Bananas or Rice: Dr. Smiths
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Constipation on a Breasfeed 3 Months Old Baby
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on April 16, 2008
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I'm wondering if this is a common problem for babies that are breastfeeding. My baby used to poop every day and then suddendly didn't make anything until day 3. Now ...
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- It is pretty much impossible for a healthy breastfed baby to be constipated, since breastmilk is a natural laxative. It is also PERFECTLY NORMAL for a BF baby at her a...
- As her tummy gets bigger, she'll drink more at each feeding and her body will use more of what she's eating to keep up with her growing. She may or may not be constip...
- I am a mother and a mother-baby nurse. Here is my advice...It is normal for breastfed babies to go a couple of days without pooping. The breastmilk is absorbed bette...
Diarrhea or Teething??
Asked by M.W. from Houston
on July 7, 2008
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My son just turned 8 months last week. He has not cut any teeth yet. For the last week or so, he has had green runny diapers 2 or 3 times a day. The last couple of ...
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- BRAT- Ban, rice, apple sauce and toast diet. Teething does NOT cause diarrhea. Its not true, a doctor will tell you that. Graduates cheese puffs might help?
- My little girl seemed to get very loose bm's for a couple days before her teeth came in. My theory is all the saliva they swallow from drooling loosens things up.
- It sounds like teething - both of mine went through that. On the cereal - we always mixed it with milk and gave it to him in a bottle - you might try the fruited cere...
At Wits End with Diaper Rash
Asked by T.B. from Tampa
on November 24, 2009
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My son has had a bad diaper rash off and on for over a month to the point that his but gets all red and almost raw. At times you would think we were killing him to cha...
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- Poor thing!! These are my tried and proven methods. Diaper rash: Wash, try well, light sprinkling of baby powder to make sure the area is VERY dry, coat with Bag Ba...
- Yes,the milk could be the cause. Consult his pediatrician. As for the diaper rash, you should wash him with a soft soap and water at all changes. Do not use baby wipes...
- Miracles Maternity in Gainesville has an organic diaper rash/first aid soap that is wonderful. We've used it for diaper rash and chaffed skin.
20-Month Old Has Diarrhea and Horrible Diaper Rash
Asked by D.D. from Dallas
on September 1, 2008
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My twenty-month old has had diarrhea for about 3 weeks now. I have taken her to the pediatrician and all of the parasite stool tests came back normal. Almost all of ...
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- Ask you doctor about giving your baby, and your family pro and prebiotics to get your stomachs the good bacteria they need. Probiotics are the good bacteria. Prebioti...
- One of my daughters had a very similar problem for a long time. First, you may have to remove the applesauce from the BRAT diet, because the citrus in the fruit is ir...
- I have never dealt with diarrhea for that long on my baby, but we have gotten some BAD rashes associated with it before. There seems to be some stomach bugs going aro...
We Have a Pooping Problem! 4 Months
Asked by K.K. from Austin
on July 31, 2009
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My almost 4 month old is BF only so I expect loose stools...I just thought it would start to be less frequent???? He has a BM about 7 to 8 times a day, for a younger ...
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- rice cereal might help the stools. I started my daughter on cereals at around 4 months at her doctors suggestion. Formula might also make a difference. My daughter co...
- Congrats K. on nursing! 7-8 times a day does seem a bit on the frequent side of "average"... if you're wanting to trouble shoot... -first thing I'd look at is your ...
- Triple Paste works wonders for diaper area inflammation. Good luck with those BM's...not fun ;p
Sick One Year Old
Asked by A.C. from Tampa
on April 2, 2007
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Hi mommies,
I have a one year old little girl who for the last two days has had diareaha. It has gotten so bad that she has gotten a terrible diaper rash from it. ...
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- I know it's so sad to see our babies hurt, but especially their little hinnies :( My son just went through a similar problem except his diarrhea was so bad that his s...
- Whenever my little one has diahrea I always combat it with feeding him Bananas. Bananas help harden their stool. But don't do it for too many days because then you'll ...
- My son suffered like this at one because he thought it would be funny and lick the bottom of his shoe yuck and got really sick. The best thing to do for the rash is ke...
Bad Toddler Diaper Rash
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on May 13, 2008
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My daughter has had the worse diaper rash off and on for over a month. I called the pediatrician and spoke to the nurse twice and do what she says, then it gets better...
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- Hi, when my daughter was about 4 or 5 she got a really bad rash from not wiping right. I took her to the dr and he gave her a prescription of IC H-cortisone/iodoquino...
- Hi L., My daughter goes through the same thing and I have found this realy great rash medicine you can find it at CVS pharmacy or walmart it is called DR.Smith's an...
- my now 7 year old always had horrible diaper rash. i would make my own wipes, tried everything in book...dr. smiths worked the best when it worked. the thing that he...
Need Help in Resolving Diaper Rash/redness
Asked by A.S. from Houston
on September 23, 2007
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My 10 month old daughter has been having frequent stools (sometimes just a teeny bit drop) since about a week now and there is a large area of redness now and she howl...
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- Yes, I am a mother of a 24 yr old,21,19,and 8 yr old. Pure cornstarch will get rid of the diaper rash and lot,s of water. Your daughter sounds like she is constipated ...
- this is a fool proof remedy to the horrible issue. mix together in the diaper 2/3 yeast infection cream and 1/3 diaper rash cream, apply to area. you don't need to wip...
- My mom gave me a home remedy and it really works. Take a vegetable or olive oil, about 2 tbsp and mix with the same amount of water. Just mix it with a fork. Use w...
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!
Horrible Diaper Rash. Please Help!!!
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on December 13, 2008
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Hi Mom's.
I need help with my little ones diaper rash. I am not even sure it is diaper rash. It doesn't seem to be a rash with small bumps. For the last few days...
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- I gave my neice some Arbonne baby products - her son had terrible diaper rash. She washed him with the baby wash and then used the diaper rash cream that I sent her a...
- If diaper creams don't work, try lotramin AF. Nothing worked for my daughter. My dr recommended lotramin. It turns out she had a fungal infection which is fairly commo...
- Another good one is Aquaphor, which is like a liquid bandaid. You might try alternating between one of the creams described above and the Aquaphor. Especially use Aq...
