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A&E nurse reveals how to use Haribo to check if a child has a broken bone in their face

A MUM has revealed a piece of useful advice passed on to her by an A&E nurse when she rushed her four-year-old to hospital following a fall.

Netmums editor Wendy Wood, from Surrey, took to Facebook to share the tip after her daughter, Grace, fell in the playground on her first day of school.

 Grace had a nasty fall on her first day of school
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Grace had a nasty fall on her first day of schoolCredit: Facebook

The little girl was left with a bruised eye and cheekbone and when Wendy arrived at the hospital, a nurse in A&E told her how she could check if her daughter had broken a bone in the future.

"Nifty mum-trick I learned today from a brilliant A&E nurse," .

"If your child has bashed their face and you're worried they may have broken a bone, give them a Haribo to chew.

"If they can't chew it, get to A&E sharpish!"

Several parents rushed to share their views, with the post having over 250 comments and 2,000 shares already.

 One nurse suggested using Haribo
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One nurse suggested using HariboCredit: Facebook

Many mums and dads were divided, however, with one commenting: "Mmmm not quite sure I’d be relying on this."

While another said her son would "still eat it even with a broken cheekbone".

One mum agreed, writing: "You’re joking! She’d chew the hell out of a sweet - broken bone or not! And crawl to get one with a broken leg!"

One person, who explained she's a paediatric first aider, was not impressed with the nurse's advice, commenting: "Or just take a child to A&E and let them decide?

"If a child came in with a facial injury like the picture I wouldn’t offer a sweet I would go to A&E and I’m a TA and paediatric first aider in a school.

"As the injury was at school they should inform you as a parent to get her checked at A&E as well."

 Wendy took to Facebook to share the tip
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Wendy took to Facebook to share the tipCredit: Facebook

Others, however, were impressed with one calling it a "genius idea".

One mum commented: "I will try this thanks, it will save me hours."

While another said: "I feel this might be something to remember in the future!"

And another wrote: "I think we could use this info with our clumsy kid!"

Despite the mixed opinions, it's always best to seek help from a medical professional if your child does suffer from a fall.

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