Splinters are an absolute nuisance and getting rid of them can be painful.
And it's not something you can ignore really because it might lead to a nasty infection.
When you spot one, or worse, a little person alerts you to the fact that they've got one lodged in their finger, you have to act and that usually involves rooting around with a needle.
There is an easier way though and one mum has shared the details.
Claire Bullen-Jones posted on Facebook : "Kids got a splinter? Grab the Calpol box and take out the syringe that comes with it!
"Make sure it’s clean obviously!
"You need to make sure there’s a little bit of a gap before you start.
"Put the small hole at the bottom of the syringe as best you can over the splinter.
"Once you know you're above it, make sure the syringe is touching the skin-and pull!
"Make sure there’s no gaps otherwise you won’t get it!
"The syringe will more than likely pull it out in the first go! Pain free, no tugging and pulling , and no little ones upset or scared at getting it out.
"Don’t pull slowly! You need to pull rather quickly! If it’s a stubborn splinter, just do this a couple of times.
"Saves so much time, and well worth seeing the kids smile at the end of it rather than red faces and tears.
"Because the plastic is clear, you can check what’s been taken out of the skin.
"Best parent hack to date! Pass it on mums and dads."
The plastic syringes come in every pack of Calpol and Nurofen.
