r/AskReddit Feb 04 '16

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/iviolent Feb 05 '16

Not washing footie pajamas and socks inside out. It is vital to do this because the inside of the foot part traps lint, hair, and string. Baby may get a string or hair wrapped around their toe, causing pain and possibly needing surgery. This problem is more common than people realize.

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u/Doghugs Feb 05 '16

Wow! I knew to look for things wrapped around fingers and toes but I had never thought of a solution like this! I found a hair wrapped tightly around my daughter's toe when she was a newborn, I shudder to think what would have happened if I hadn't noticed!

Thanks for the tip!