Antibiotics: Toddler, Maalox
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Causes of Diarrhea
Asked by C.E. from Knoxville
on February 26, 2008
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My son just turned one this month. He's awesome, walking and chatting away. However, we are going on 4 days of diarrhea. My poor kid. It started Saturday and shows...
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- He could be cutting teeth, which will often cause diarrhea. Try giving him some bananas (baby food)-- I have been told they will help with the diarrhea. Boudreaux's ...
- Chrsitina, My daughter suffered from the same thing when she was about 6 months. I took her to Preby and was told to give her a probiotic called Culturelle CG. You...
- I am a mother of 5 children ranging from 15yrs to 5 yrs. I wanted to let you know what works for us. We buy milk with acidolphilis and also eat yogurt with this same p...
Diarrhea & Awful Diaper Rash
Asked by A.K. from Atlanta
on March 4, 2007
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My son has had constant diarrhea since friday. My husband and I just got over what we think was a stomach virus so we think he might have a stomach virus too. Since h...
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- It seems to be going around. We just went through the same thing. The diarrhea lasted about 4-5 days with us, so maybe it's almost over for you! My son's rash was so b...
- We dealt with the same thing about a year ago. Everything I used made it worse. It got so bad at one point that he would scream every timehe pooped. I called the do...
- We have also used the "Butt Paste" in the past, and it is truly amazing!
11 Month Old Has Had Diarrhea for Almost a Week. HELP!
Asked by K.A. from Enid
on December 31, 2008
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I have a beautiful 11 month old boy who "caught a bug" last week and quickly recovered. However, the diarrhea has remained and his poor little bottom is so raw! The ...
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- Your MD should not allow this to be an ongoing thing. He could give you a prescription for Phenergan Suppository I had that problem with mine and went to the MD with ...
- Hi K., I'm sorry to hear about your baby.. Have you tried boudreaux's butt paste (that is real the name), its diaper rash cream. You can get it at wal-mart, walgreen...
- SATURATE his behind w/ vaseline....EVERYTHING that looks raw...it won't allow anything to touch it-no more stinging!
Milk of Magnesia on a Diaper Rash? Three Year Old with Diarrhea. Help!
Asked by S.L. from Brownsville
on September 8, 2010
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My 3 year old has had diarrhea since yesterday and I've been looking for some kind of relief for his terrible rash. I read somewhere that milk of magnesia directly on...
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- Bag Balm, it's in a square green metal container. Ask your pharmacy they can tell you where it is, some places keep it behind the counter. It's literally what they use...
- Yes, I believe you can use Maalox directly on it (use a sterile non-stick first aid pad, so it won't stick at all to his sore skin), or mix Maalox with Aquaphor until ...
- If you've still got some around, I've used lanolin on a diaper rash with pretty good results.
In and Out of the Hospital with 13 Month Old
Asked by S.L. from Minneapolis
on January 12, 2009
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I have a 13 month old son who has had lots of problems with asthma. The first time he was hospitalized for it he was only 7 weeks old and it has been an on going battl...
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- I haven't read through all the responses, but when my daughter got a severe diaper rash because of the antibiotic she was on, the doctor suggested Desitin Original (no...
- Hi, To counteract the effects of the antibiotic, I second giving your son a probiotic. Kefir or yogurt with *live active cultures* will help, too. (You have to read...
- Hi S.- I too am sorry to hear about your son. It sounds like it's been a tough year for him. A couple of things I want to echo from other moms below: 1) it's import...
Seeking Help with a Scalded Butt from Too Much Diarrhea
Asked by L.B. from Houston
on April 11, 2009
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Help! My 6 month old granddaughter just got out of the hospital after a terrible bout of stomach flu. She lost 1.3 lbs in 24 hrs. Now that she is better, she has the ...
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- the only thing that works on my daughter is dr smiths. sometimes you have to get it at the pharmacy counter (places like target). my daughter battles yeast infections ...
- Looks like you've gotton a lot of responses already. I would avoid powder on a little girl. In studies it's shown that little girls who had powder in their diapers has...
- Any cream or ointment you use will be helped if you use the hair dryer to thoroughly dry her off after washing. I didn't have to use rash cream for almost an entire ye...
Severe Diaper Rash - 18 Month Old Boy
Asked by C.J. from Detroit
on July 25, 2009
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My son has a severe diaper rash. He is 18 months old. It seems to get worse every day for over a week now. His skin is bleeding in several places. I have put diape...
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- My son had severe diaper rash as well, he had blisters almost, an nothing I tried worked. I tried Aquuphor, and anything else my doctor told me and nothing worked. M...
- Call you ped. It may be a yeast infection and if so...he needs an antibiodic cream. My son got one once. Baths with baking soda...helps the itching swelling. A...
- My pediatrician recommended a 3 part concoction. It is equal parts Nivea cream, Milk of Magnesia, and Zinc Oxide (he recommended A+D ointment) We used this on my midd...
13 Month Old Son Has BAD Diaper Rash - Please Help!
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on June 29, 2006
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My 13 month old son has just developed a bad diaper rash. The skin in his diaper area is red and looks swollen even his genitals. He seems to be in A Lot of pain, he...
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- Hi T., I'm so sorry to hear about your son. When my son had a really bad rash similar to what you're describing, our pediatrician told us to get a tube of Balmex and a...
- could it be a food allergy? The best treatment will be to let it air dry... take that diaper off and let him run around naked... it's not fun... put sheets on everyth...
- We used Dr. Smith's ointment on my son when he flared up. As a preventative we actually used the cornstarch baby powder (no talcum powder). That was very effective. ...
Help with 4 Month Old Feeding Issues
Asked by L.B. from Kansas City
on August 30, 2009
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Hey mamas! I need some major help here. I have a four month old baby that, not be mean, has been a MAJOR challenge since she was born. I have a 2 year old also so i...
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- Hello L., I watched a program on babies with this same issue. Go to your doctor and if he/ she doesn't try to help resolve your babies issue go to another one. It s...
- I suggest a low iron formula. Some infants are more sensitive to iron than others. Research "symptoms of iron overdose in infants." Of course your child NEEDS iro...
- Hi L., I know this is kind of late but I just read your request and the other responses. I remember when my oldest son was so colicky and it was terrible! I agree...
My Son Has Really Bad Diaper Rash!
Asked by L.F. from Charlotte
on October 8, 2011
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My 1 1/2 yr old son keeps getting a bad diaper rash every few dys. It seems as soon as one heals another appears. He gets pretty red all down there and has some diarr...
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- Is he teething? My son got ir super bad when he was teething for some reason. Butt paste works wonders for us!
- I agree that since it is chronic, you need to take him to the doctor and let them diagnose (or not) the cause. Regardless of the cause, however, the diarrhea IS c...
- my son would do this sometimes...and i got a prescription...of nystain from ped...anytime a flare up would happen i would put this on my son...i also only used baby po...
