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Post by MommyofTriplets on Jun 30, 2014 12:13:24 GMT
The bottoms of my big toes get scraped up and cracked from the pool we frequent. My feet are very calloused from running and I don't mind it because it prevents rubbing/blisters, but I don't know what to do about my toes.
You can't wear shoes in the pool - any ideas how I can protect my toes? Is there anything that will heel the cracks quickly? Thanks!
Amy
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Post by elaine on Jun 30, 2014 12:25:51 GMT
How about wearing neoprene socks like surfers wear? Surfer Socks at Amazon
The pool chews up the bottoms of my feet too, so I wear water shoes in our pool, but it sounds like that isn't an option. Maybe your pool would allow socks. |
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Post by maryland on Jun 30, 2014 12:30:36 GMT
Could you wear water shoes? My feet are a mess to begin with. I have to put Flexitol on with socks at night and when I get up. I can take the socks off after a bit. I found that if I don't do this every day, my feet get really dry again. I think almost any lotion is good. I often alternate with aquaphor/Vaseline. As long as I have something on, it helps.
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smginaz Suzy
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Jun 30, 2014 13:27:21 GMT
I have recommended this in the past--my dad used to used Bag Balm on his cracked anc chapped hands and felt it would cure just about anything.
We did have a couple of goats and they had their own Bag Balm as well. And yes, it is exactly for what you think it is: keepimg the teats supple.
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Post by Really Red on Jun 30, 2014 13:44:22 GMT
You can wear pool shoes in the pool. But this happens to all my kids the first couple weeks of pool time. Then their feet get used to it. Has it been more than a couple weeks and it's still happening?
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 30, 2014 14:11:39 GMT
I second the bag balm lotion.
And I'm sorry your toes are hurting. Hope they heal quickly.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jun 30, 2014 15:03:20 GMT
That sometimes happens to my big toes as well. It can be pretty painful. I agree with posts recommending Vaseline or Bag Balm until you get used to it.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jun 30, 2014 16:59:43 GMT
Is "no shoes in the pool" a pool rule? Otherwise, I would be sporting my water shoes. I ruined more than one pedicure in the pool before I started wearing water shoes.
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Post by MommyofTriplets on Jun 30, 2014 19:32:56 GMT
Has it been more than a couple weeks and it's still happening? No, we just started going to the pool this summer, so we've only been a couple of times. Thanks for all your suggestions. I'll have to double-check about pool shoes/socks, but maybe that's the way to go, if possible. I'll definitely get some Bag Balm tonight. Thanks!!! Amy |
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Post by cannes on Jun 30, 2014 19:42:43 GMT
Pools chew up the bottom of my feet, too. Water socks aren't an option?
I find that using a Pedi-Egg and then putting a thick lotion on helps. A lot.
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Post by purplebee on Jun 30, 2014 20:16:57 GMT
Another vote for Bag Balm and soft socks at night.
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