Baking Soda: Similac
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Formula (Similac Enfagrow) Leaves a Film/Residue in Bottle Even After Cleaning
Asked by M.P. from Los Angeles
on June 27, 2011
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There's a mild residue (from the forumla?) that stays behind inside our baby bottles, even after washing and sanitizing. Its seems to be a powdery film left behind fro...
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- We had the problem when my daughter was on soy formula. I started using the Dawn soap with bleach. It is clear. I have stuck with it for the last 6 years now:) HTH!
- Are you using a bottle brush?
- Are you washing the bottles in the dishwasher on sanitize? Also important? Try rinsing the bottle out immediately with water and then use a half tsp baking soda and a...
Infant Gas Problems
Asked by K.P. from Los Angeles
on May 13, 2010
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I have a 14 week old baby boy. He is consistently gassy no matter if he has eaten or not. I give him Mylecon throughout the day everyday. He also takes prescription...
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- See a pediatric gastroentorologist- they are fantastic at UCLA!
- Hi KP, Time for a new pediatrician! Sounds to me like he may have reflux which is easily treated with with prescription Zantac or Prevacid. I'm surprised the doctor ...
- My daughter was Super gassy ALL the time! I would joke and tell my husband, "yep, she is your daughter!" but it was getting bad. To the point where it was hurting her ...
Need Advice for Baby Constipation
Asked by J.J. from Kansas City
on August 16, 2006
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I have a 7 month old whom I breast fed only. He had no problem with having a bowell movement. 4 weeks ago I started supplimenting with Similac and 3 weeks ago added ...
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- I give my boy the Gerber Prunes (baby food isle) about every other day. It helps to keep things regular! For when he is screaming and in the middle of a hard poop s...
- I had a similar problem with my daughter not going frequently enough. I called her doctor, and they told me to give her pedialyte. They told me to buy the popsicles,...
- My baby has always been both breastfed and formula fed- she wouldn't nurse much during the first week or so we had no choice but to give her formula and once she start...
Need a Laundry Product That Will Remove Formula Stains
Asked by L.F. from Sioux Falls
on May 1, 2007
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I am in need of a product that will remove formula stains from my infant sons clothing. He is on similac neosure formula for preemies and it is staining everything ye...
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- I had clothes from my daughter that have been washed and dried several times and used SHOUT and they came out!
- I got OXY Clean and a bucket for one of my baby shower gifts. Since my son was so small when he was born preemie diapers were to big and everytime he pooped it shot ri...
- L., I also use shout and Biz. Sometimes if the stain didn't come out after the 1st wash I will soak it in the Biz until the next wash. I keep a gallon ice cream conta...
Eczema/skin Issues
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on March 12, 2008
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Hello All,
So I realize this is a long e-mail, but I need your help in figuring what is the next step or what could possibly be going on. Any advice/thoughts are ...
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- Hi S.! Oh the poor little guy! I have a suggestion. Have you heard of Arbonne products? They have a wonderful baby line: botanical ingredients, natural, pure, saf...
- Oh S.! My daughter is now 2 years old and she has MANY allergies and cow milk is one of them. She was not diagnosed until she turned 16 months b/c she was breastfeed u...
- Hi. My sister-in-law used to use breast milk for the baby's skin. Also, my son has had skin issues as well. I only use soap on him when it's necessary. I try to ju...
Eczema and Chemicals
Asked by E.M. from Boston
on May 12, 2008
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Hi all,
I have a 4.5 month old son with eczema and have been reading all the great suggestions regarding dietary changes and what soaps/creams to use. What I'm wonde...
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- My son's skin isn't too bad. I use Price Chopper brand free and clear detergent. The only "lotion" he lets me put on him other than sunblock (Banana Boat Kids Tear F...
- Hey E.~ I changed my diapers to 7th generation because they don't use harsh chemicals and they worked really well. I also know that the other things you mentioned are...
- I'm surprised no one has mentioned MUSTELLA soap to wash with. That is what the little yellow bar of soap from the hospital is.. I love it to. it clears up my acne as ...
Serious Case of Diaper Rash & Di
Asked by S.F. from Los Angeles
on April 2, 2007
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I would greatly appreciate anybody out there who has feedback on this issue. I have already been to doctor. My 11month old little boy has had diahrea for 6 days which ...
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- Hi S., Are you nursing? Is his tongue white? The diahrea & especially the diaper rash could be caused by too much yeast in his system. You can dissolve 1 tsp. bakin...
- Hi S.! I just had the same problem with my 4 month old! The rash was so bad it expanded to his legs and tummy. I trie the Mylanta with Corn Starch and the Corn Star...
- Hi S.! I use an ointment called Calmoseptine on my little guys bum everyday and he never has diaper rash!! You have to ask the pharmacist for it and if they don't have...
HELP!! My 8 Month Old Baby Has Diaper Rash So Bad I Can See Some Red Skin!!!!
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on October 30, 2010
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I'm feeling so bad :( Since yesterday she has had severe mucusy diarrhea and she only vomited once uptil now. She cries in pain every time she pooped and everytime i...
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- The Butt paste works well, much better than A&D, Desitin, or any of the other diaper creams...use a lot of it. Also don't use wipes, only water when needed. If it d...
- Give her a bath in lukewarm water and baking soda. It will give her almost immediate relief. Make sure when you're cleaning her off that you're not using diaper wipe...
- 1) When your husband and/or FIL tell you to do something that disagrees with what your pediatrician says, don't listen to them. 2) Boudreaux Butt Paste is NOT the...
Need Help with a 6 Week Old with Reflux
Asked by L.R. from New York
on October 20, 2007
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Please Help! I have a 6 week old girl who is suffering from reflux. She has been on 4 different formulas and we're changing the formula again today. She is never co...
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- L., I know what you're going through. It's the most stressful thing to watch your baby in so much pain and not know what to do. I am going to tell you what we did for ...
- did you ever try different tempartures?It may do nothing but I've seen it help other babies. try making the formula a little warmer than you usually do if the spit loo...
- Hi L., I know what you are going through. It is heart braking to see your baby in pain. My daughter now 11, has been dealing with reflux since the day she was born...
Bad Diaper Rash
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on April 3, 2010
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HI moms
my dd is 9mo and has her very first diaper rash which started almost 2 weeks ago. it started off as just a red bottom and some irritation.....it got much wor...
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- This sounds like a yeast infection. I always use an anti-fungal on rashes like that. If you have given her any high-allergy foods, refrain from giving her more (such...
- Oh your poor sweet baby! My son had similar issues with yeast infection diaper rashes. At every chance I would let his bottom air out, and when I did put a thick coat ...
- My son experienced this same issue! It is so scary and sad to see him in pain. I tried every diaper rash cream and all kinds of different diapers. It turned out the...
