is this normal?

[bethfitz]

My husband & I are at wit's end with worry...Our seven month old daughter has been grabbing her own bottom while we change her. It wouldn't be a big deal, except she scratches herself so badly that she bleeds. We try to distract her by giving her a toy to play with while we are changing her to keep her hands busy, but that doesn't always do the trick. I am having a hard time because every time I change her, she either scratches the wounds open again, or the pressure from wiping her causes them to bleed. I have tried Desitin, Balmex, Bordeaux Butt Paste, & Aquaphor...nothing seems to work. I fear that these scratches may scar, & I do not want anyone to think we are not caring for our daughter properly. Is this normal? Any suggestions? Obviously, we are first-time parents...should this be something we call the doctor about? I asked at her last check-up appointment about this, & the doctor didn't seem too concerned, but WE ARE. Help!! :confused:

[auzziekat]

Hi,
No this is totally normal, don't worry about it. Have you tried keeping her nails short? Or have you tried putting mittens on her before you cahnge her, I know that sounds weird. Instead of mittens you could use socks on her hands. I would put some neosporin on the scrathes to eliminate infection.
Goodluck
Kathy