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3 year old back pain
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map768 posted:
Is it safe to apply rubbing alcohol on a 3 year old back for ease of back pain
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lenono97 responded:
Never heard of this before so I googled it. Sounds like an old-wives tale. I don't see that it would do any good. Honestly, I would be a little concerened that a three year old has back pain. Did he/she hurt themself? An ice pack would probably work better.


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