Little ’uns
nicola keating Mon 21 Mar 2016
Some of our tiny humans are a little bit afraid of coming to our clinic. We see alot of little people with verrucas or ingrown toenails. It is very very common!
It is very important that your little family members are comfortable in our clinic which is why we have our Kids Korner with Ipads, colouring books, reading book etc. We also have an endless supply of cookies, biscuits, juice and sweeties to keep them happy.
Any clinic can be a scary place with sharp instruments and big big nail clippers but we take things very slowly and give the child time to get used to get to know us.
Verrucas can be very stubborn and a few visits to us is usually necessary, which is why it it important the child feels happy enough to come back to us for further treatment.
When a child comes in to the clinic with a verruca, they take the shoes and socks off, then we have a look at the sore bit on their foot and then discuss with them and Mum/Dad the treatment plan. Sometimes we let the girls know (sometimes boys.. I cant be sexist!) that when the verruca has completely gone their final appointment/check up will be a pamper session with nail painting. That usually perks them right up!!
Today I had my very brave 4-year old patient in for a pamper session after a few verruca sessions. She was very happy with her pink sparkly nails!!
We always try to please all our patients, big or small!!
Nicola :)