Babysitting the Grand Kids: Meijer
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How Many Outfits Does Your Child Have??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 19, 2008
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It seems like my kids have a lot of clothes.. and with as fast as they grow through sizes.. Some things barely get worn before they have outgrown them.. So I am taking...
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- About 30, but I notice she can wear dresses longer....no bottom for feet , so we are trying to go for long dresses and skirts. Hop it helps1
- Most of my son's clothes are hand me downs. He is 19 months now; he has slowed down in the growth spurt department. I have 6 pants, about 20 different shirts (one piec...
- At my house the number is less as the kids get older. My 13 year old son has 7 pairs of jeans and probably 20 shirts. My 5 year old son has 10 pairs of pants and 30 ...
Recommendation for Skin Care
Asked by R.M. from Grand Rapids
on January 23, 2009
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Hello everyone,
I'm five months pregnant with my first (after a year and a half of trying) and we're thrilled! I have a really minor, silly question for you all...C...
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- I would recommend anything Aveeno. I love their lotions and they are also pediatrician recommended once you have your baby to use the aveeno baby, but for yourself i w...
- I use Burts Bee's Milk and Honey body butter - got it a meijer and LOVE IT!
- I like the Burt's Bees Milk lotion and the Aveeno Baby unscented (both are technically for babies...but I use them regularly). Congrats!
Sleep Issue with Almost 3Yr Old
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on March 6, 2009
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My Daughter will be three in a couple weeks, she has always been a good sleeper since she was born. She is in a twin bed (daybed actually)and has been out of a crib fo...
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- Hi K., I feel your pain. I have a 6 year old that I adopted from foster care at the age of 3. He has struggled with his night demons since day one. He would crawl ...
- i used a sound machine with my son when he was about a year old, and it saved us from many sleepless nights. i recommend you try one. the one i bought was around $10-1...
- K., Sorry to hear about your difficulties. How about trying a white noise machine (I think that is what they are called). You can get one that makes the sound of the ...
What to Put in a Bottle When Baby Has a Fever?
Asked by S.K. from South Bend
on March 21, 2008
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Hello everyone. My 15 month old son has been running a fever since Wednesday night. It's been a low-to-medium grade fever... goes up and down as the tylenol takes ef...
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- I would try a little milk anyway - I've never backed down with a fever...but my son used to drink soy and/or rice milk...??? Maybe try diluting it with the unflavored...
- Try Kool-Aid. You can water it down or make it with Splenda if you don't want all the sugar. It usually worked better than pedialyte for my kids.
- I think my son just had that a few weeks ago! First off, he seems to prefer the store brand pedialyte to actual Pedialyte - he drank that up pretty good. I also was ...
Pregnancy and Swine Flu
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on October 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am freaking out and need some advice.....I am a teacher in a school who has AT LEAST 2 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. My issue is I am 7 months pregnant,...
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- I would not get it. I am pregnant too and opted to not to get it. There are not enough studies done to know the effects on a fetus. Do the usuall to prevent... Wash...
- Wayne county started vaccinating high risk groups on Friday, but it looks like you may live in Oakland county? I read this article yesterday -- I don't know if it wil...
- Hi H.---Please don't worry yourself too much, as that will actually challenge your immune system. I would go to www.nvic.org to learn more about the risks, both o...
Help! Help! Help!
Asked by T.N. from Detroit
on January 29, 2009
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I am at my wits end! I have twin boys 17mo old. They were born at 30 weeks. Nathan my youngest but biggest is doing good and catching up to his true age. We have some ...
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- It sounds like the little guy has gut issues. I would HIGHLY recommend either reading the book Gut & Psychology Syndrome or watching the DVD (or both). Basically, you ...
- Oh, T., I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. Having twins is hard enough without the added stress of feeding problems. First, you're doing GREAT! Don't let anyo...
- Hi T., My heart goes out to you. Here is a big hug for you. You need one badly. First of all please know you are a very good Mom. You are doing the best you know ...
My Son Has Food Allergies
Asked by T.D. from Detroit
on November 7, 2008
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hi moms, my son is turning 3 on the 13th of this month. he is allergic to wheat, soy, milk, eggs and peanuts. Having said that, it really limits his food intake of alr...
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- Hi T., My son actually has those same exact allergies plus about 10more. I know how tough the allergies it can be, espcially when you first start figuring things o...
- i'm not sure about the makeup of marshmallows in relation to your sons allergies, but I know if you mix a pound of melted marshmallow with 2 pounds of confectioners su...
- Hi T. You could blend a handful of raw macadam/raw cashews nuts w/ enough water to blend smooth, and use that as the butter. Raw nuts have a healthier oil than roaste...
Body Odor at 8 Years Old??!!
Asked by K.C. from Cleveland
on June 10, 2009
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Help! My daughter is 8 1/2 and her one armpit has started smelling with definite BO.
I didn't hit puberty until late, 13-14. Is it possible she has begun or can...
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- This is perfectly normal and no it isn't puberty. This is just one of our body odors that develops first. Using deodorant is fine. My 8yo boy does and I was talking wi...
- my son wears deodorant and has at least in summer and gym days since he was 6. He stinks what more can I say. Just make sure it's NOT an anti persperant, those conta...
- Yes, it is totally possible to have BO at an early age and puberty much later. My daughter had it around 6 or 7 , and my granddaughter has it sometimes now at 7. Yo...
9 Month Pictures
Asked by J.M. from Detroit
on October 13, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good place to have my baby's 9 month pictures taken. We have previously gone to JC Penny's for his 3 month and 6 month but w...
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- Portrait Innovations hands down. We have been to the Lakeside one 3 times and each time have been thrilled. They have a 9.95 special that is amazing, they take 30-45...
- Go to "my photographer" in Westland Mall. You get the pictures back next day(at least that's how it was when we last went. They have cute back grounds and props as wel...
- One of my closest friends swears by My Photographer at Westland Mall. Her daughter (now 2.5) has had ALL her photos taken there and not only are they all really cute,...
Cures for 8Yr Olds Severe Chapped Lips (From Nervous Habit of Licking)
Asked by E.S. from Canton
on April 21, 2008
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we're going on 3 months now of a very noticeable chapped line around my 8 yr olds lips....we CONSTANTLY tell her to stop, put on chapstick, vaseline, etc but its not f...
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- My son has this problem every now and then and my friend told me to put vasaline around his mouth at bedtime and it would take away the chapped raw area and I didnt ha...
- My 8 yr. old daughter has the same problem! If you get any good advice please let me know. Iy looks so terrible in pics. I am constantly getting on her to stop licking...
- Hey E., I have the very thing that will help your 8yr old and your chapped lips. I am a Beauticontrol Rep and we have whats called Lip Apeel. It is a lip exfoliator...
