Mama & Frankie

Mama & Frankie
Originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

You'll notice a little bit of surgical tape residue around Frankie's mouth, and a circular bandage near his temple. The tape residue will wear off in a few days - a baby's skin is too tender to be scrubbed clean. The circular bandage is used to hold a canula (nasal breathing tube) in place. Frankie hasn't needed oxygen for a couple of days, but they leave the bandage on just in case.