A&D: Infant
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Diaper Rash A&D?
Asked by L.A. from Los Angeles
on June 18, 2008
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Anything work better than A&D for a diaper rash? I can't seem to get rid of it.
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- Calmoseptine works better then all of the others mentioned. Clears up a rash with in a day. Its really thick. Look for it on line, or specialy drug store. My nurse...
- triple paste. my son got a really bad diaper rash one time. we only used triple paste for like 2 days and it worked. :]
- Nothing works better on my babies' bottoms than Desitin (original, not creamy). Layer it on thick, it sticks well and does miracles, especially overnight. Boudreaux'...
Walmart Brand Pediasure and A&D Ointment?! Has Anyone Used Them!?
Asked by B.L. from San Diego
on November 13, 2010
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My sons pedi recommended we give him Pediasure while moving (20 hour road trip from San Diego to Washington) because he won't drink cold milk. My only concern is how e...
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- I am not a fan of Wal-Mart so we shop at Target and we use both the pediasure and Target brand A&D, both are great-I think the pediasure is $6.99 for 6.
- I almost always get the generic to everything, but i always compare the ingredients. and i've gotten the generic to pediasure and the A&D, both were fine!
- We've used the generic Pediasure, and I didn't notice any difference between the two. Haven't tried the generic A&D.
Getting A&D Ointment off Clothes, Hair, and the Smell Out of the House
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on August 1, 2008
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My adorable 2 1/2 year old niece just emptied an entire tube of A&D ointment on herself. While mom and dad were talking in the other room, she squeezed it out and rub...
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- Try dishsoap. It can cut through the greasy stuff. If you can get Prell shampoo, the plain original one, that will work too. As for the smell? Maybe bowls of bakin...
- I have read the other responses and agree that the dish soap may work in the hair but I'm not sure how drying that would be. What I would recommend is a product by Sh...
- Try cornstarch. Sprinkle in the hair and allow to sit a few minutes. Follow with a good clarifying shampoo, Neutrogena makes one. They may need to try this several ti...
A&D Ointment in Hair
Asked by J.C. from Lincoln
on September 9, 2010
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My 2 year old son got into the A&D ointment and decided it would make good hair gel. Any suggestions for getting it out? We scrubbed his head with baby shampoo 3 times...
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- If the Dawn doesn't work, try Prell--if it can remove hair dye in just a couple of washings, it'll probably work pretty well on grease too.
- Dish soap works and then after if there's still a little residue put some baby powder in:)
- Dawn dish soap will work. My daughter dumped a whole bottle of baby oil in the top and "went swimming" when she was little. I tried everything but only Dawn worked. ...
Infant First Aid Needs
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on February 4, 2007
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I'm about to be a first time mom and am curious to know what pharmaceutical-type items I should include in an infant 'first aid kit' (not things like nasal aspirator, ...
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- well im a mother of 3 healthy girls, and i would like to add to the list of needs is camomille tea, that is great for colics and most infants have it during their firs...
- Hi Michelle, You should buy an ear thermometer. They are very accurate and you can take your baby's temperature in seconds. :-)
- I think you're pretty much covered. Babies really don't need much. You can't give them ibuprofin before 6 months, though you may want some for later on just in case ...
Breastfed Infant Is Suffering from Constipation
Asked by D.G. from San Diego
on July 8, 2008
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I was wondering how any of you have dealt with an infant suffering from constipation. I have a two month old who was going No. 2 normally up until a few days ago. Th...
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- Hi Both my exclusively breast-fed babies did the same thing. In fact, my sister was visiting, and she was the one that noticed my son hadnt pooped for 3 days!!!!! D...
- As a doctor, I can tell you that your doctor should have told you that BF babies will have anywhere from one BM per 10 days to 10 per day. As long as it is soft, musta...
- Have you tried giving your baby some water in between feeds? I know that it sucks to think that you may have to stick the thermometer up there but it does work, well m...
Baby Ecezma
Asked by M.H. from Pocatello
on January 6, 2008
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I have a four month old that has baby ecezma on the face, I've tried the baby ecezma cream, it helped a little bit, then it got worse, I have switch her formula which ...
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- Hi M., I pulled out my Secret Food Cures manual and it says to use every morning and night, mix a few tablespoons of brewer's yeast with water, enough to form a paste...
- Hi M., I know what you're going through. Both my boys have it, although the oldest hasn't been bothered in years. Their dermatologist recommends petroleum jelly and ...
- I have 2 kid with atopic dermatitis (eczema). Being that your baby is so young, steroid creams like cortisone are not a good idea. Another, often recommended option ...
Baby Skin
Asked by L.H. from New York
on January 19, 2007
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HI all ,
I have a 3 1/2 old month baby who has very dry skin on her face around her mouth and side of her face any sugguestions on what i can put on it
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- Eucerin. My daughter has slight excema and so does her cousin, and this is what we use on them. My daughter is 2 1/2 and my niece is 6. It is dr. recommended. I put...
- my daughter is 3 but when she was a baby she also had very dry skin which turned out later to be excema. Now I use Eucerin lotion morning and night time to prevent ou...
- If you breastfeed, use Lanisoh the pure Lanolin ointment on the baby's dry skin. You'll see improvement right away. I had a friend who's baby girl had eczema everywh...
Remedies for Infant Congestion
Asked by R.M. from San Diego
on March 1, 2009
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Out little 6 month old is badly congested. She breathes and sounds like there’s a whole slew of mucus in her chest. It came after a cold where she had a runny nose. ...
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- Try putting a humidifier in her room. If you are in a desert, the dry air won't help her get over it. We have one always (we live in Las Vegas, NV). Also, my friend us...
- R., I too am raising my child with more of an alternative appraoch. We are in the minority and this is a wonderful webiste but I have learned it isn't one where alter...
- Doctors said she had a cold right? If this doesn't go away soon go back to make sure it hasn't developed into something more. Find out more about homeopathic medic...
Can Formula Cause Diaper Rash for a Breastfed Baby?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on April 13, 2008
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I've breastfed my baby since birth but he's beginning to lose interest and not gaining weight as well. So, I've been supplementing with some formula after I nurse him...
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- Hi A., We had the opposite affect with our son when he was a newborn. The breast milk made his BM to be so watery and it made the worst little rash on his bottom t...
- Most diaper rashes have nothing to do with formula; however, it is possible. Here is a list of the types of diaper rashes: Chafing dermatitis. Also known as frictio...
- If you think it is the formula than try another brand or type (like soy ). Once the rash clears up go back to the original type. If another rash develops, you know it'...
