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[quote=Anonymous]As PPs have said, the procedure really varies widely depending on the age of the child, location of the wound, and severity of it (i.e., no, they can't just use glue in every case). I've had stitches multiple times, and the one consistent thing I've found is that the local anesthetic is by far the most painful part of the procedure. So, if your child is old enough to understand, it's worth emphasizing and helping them get through that moment in particular. FWIW, several of the times I had stitches were as a kid (though not as young as two), and I remember the lidocaine more than anything.[/quote]
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