Belly Cast: Infant
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Full Body Cast
Asked by C.T. from Phoenix
on February 28, 2008
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My daughter broke her femur 4 days ago. She is in a spica cast...from her ribcage all the way down to her left ankle, halfway down her right leg and a bar connecting ...
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- My friends son was in the exact same cast last year right after he turned 4. I bought those washcloths with the shampoo already in them when he would spend the night a...
- C., I have a girlfriend whose daughter (age 5) had to have her spine straightened and had to be in a body cast as well. Is your daughter potty trained? If not, be...
- Hi my name is J.. My oldest was in the same cast when he was 6. The best way is to stuff a towel in the cast when you are going to wash them. Stuff it where the water ...
Advice on Caring for a Toddler with a Long Leg Cast
Asked by P.P. from Detroit
on November 13, 2008
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Hi there...I was wondering if anyone out there has had a toddler with a long leg cast..?? My 18 month old son has a "toddler's" fracture from his leg twisting while go...
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- Hello P., I have had to deal with this also. My son was 7 when he had a swing set accident. He fractured the femar(thigh bone) and was in a full body cast for 5 weeks...
- Try using baby wipes for a while.
- Hey P., My little gremlin had a toddler fracture at 14 months old. It was just heartbreaking. But remember that It's very common and NOT YOUR FAULT. After 2 weeks of...
My Belly with Twins...
Asked by K.S. from Melbourne
on September 17, 2006
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just looking for some insight. i am 12 weeks pregnant with twins. i have one son already. i have been extremely sick this pregnancy, starting to feel a little better t...
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- I had 2 sets of twins and the first time I was growing fast but the second time I didn't show as soon. Each pregnancy is different so don't worry.
- Hello K., Everyone is different in the aspect of when they start showing. For example, I started showing before I was 3 months regardless of which pregnancy it was,...
- Hi dont worry at all when i was pregnant with my twins i didnt start showing until i was about 4 months. prior to that no one could really tell that i was pregnant...
Infant and Cats
Asked by D.J. from Philadelphia
on February 6, 2007
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Looking for suggestions on how to introduce a newborn to our two cats at home who are used to gettting all the attention. One is a male and the other is a female.
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- Bring home a blanket from the hospital with the baby's scent. Just let the cats do their thing. Don't push them and of course watch them when they are with the baby....
- I have a dog and a cat, and they were both (and still are) jelous of our new baby, who is now 8 months old. I had a friend bring home one of the little shirts our son...
- Hi D.... Congratulations! I hope I can help. We had four cats when my daughter was born. My husband never left the hospital so we didn't have anything to bring hom...
Belly Casting Kit Wanted ASAP; Know of Local Retailer/have One to Sell?
Asked by E.H. from Chicago
on July 12, 2008
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Anyone know where I can find a Belly Casting Kit locally (11th hour: I'm due Monday and would like to cast this weekend if possible)? I live in Park Ridge. Michael's A...
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- Not sure about Park Ridge but if you don't mind a little drive, Be By Baby in the city has them. They are close to the Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland triangle. I am sorry...
- I think this maybe too late, but Kustum Kribs in Park Ridge carries them. Good luck and sorry that I didn't read this email sooner.
- There is someone in Northbook. You can Google her website called LifeForm. Her name is Joanna Kaplan. Good luck!!
Infant and Surgery
Asked by C.R. from Chicago
on August 23, 2006
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My son was born with an extra thumb on his left hand. I was told that this is not too unusual (about 1 in 1000 births.) It is not affecting his health or development...
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- Hi C., My oldest son, now 7, had polydactaly on both hands and feet. He had extra pinkies on his hands and feet. Both my husband and I had never seen ths before, ...
- My family had a situation with my baby girl where we could either have surgery performed right away (5 months old) or wait until she was older. It was a condition tha...
- Both of my sons have had surgery before or right when they turned one. My youngest for tubes, my oldest for a hemangioma on his neck that would get knocked open and w...
When Will I Have This Baby?!
Asked by C.A. from Boston
on September 29, 2008
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I'm due in 10 days (Oct. 9th). My baby seems to have dropped (my belly looks and feels much lower), and I have had a few painful contractions (but mostly painless Brax...
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- Hi C.- I sure can feel your pain! The baby will come soon! I did some of the old wives tale things the day I went into labor (1 week early) I had a message I went t...
- C., As my mom used to say patience is a virtue! LOL, is this your first? I am due October 12th having a c-section Oct. 7th. I so badly want to go into labor on my o...
- The end is the worst. I know you just want it over at this point and it is almost time. If this is your first, your little baby might be a little late too but there ar...
Seeking Truly Fun Baby Shower Games
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on October 10, 2008
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We are planning my best friend's miracle baby shower. I would love some truly fun and unique ideas as far as games we can play, special memory making activities, etc....
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- Check out the website for Martha Stewart. They have lots of ideas. I also bought an e-book for 99 cents off eBay with recipes, games, prizes and decorations galore. I ...
- I have done this for several of my friends and it is sure to bring laughs as well as tears. Plus it makes a wonderful keepsake. What you want to do is get with your ...
- We had everyone bring a baby picture of themselves and each person drew and tried to guess who it was. It was a lot of fun!
Seeking Advice on Caholic Baby!!!!
Asked by T.R. from Killeen
on August 30, 2006
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I need advice what to do with my caholic son (turning three months)!!! He cries when he passes gas, too among other things! The doctor told me that i have to wait it ...
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- What type of bottles do you use? When my son had a gassy problem as a baby we switched from Avent to Dr. Brown's bottles and that seemed to help. Also, has your doctor...
- My son was colicky. We purchased something called "Gripe Water" which seemed to help (it smells like anisette. My husbands mom then told us to boil anisette seeds in...
- I know what you are going through. I think my son cried 22 hours a day for the first year of his life. The most important thing I can tell you is get someone to give y...
Making Baby Shower (For Baby #2) Special
Asked by C.T. from Seattle
on April 2, 2008
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I'm hosting my sister-in-law's baby shower in a few weeks. She's having a little girl and has had a hard 2nd pregnancy. She co-hosted my baby shower and amazed the g...
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- Corvilla: There is a WONDERFUL bakery in Silverlake (Everett) called L'Artisan French bakery. My friend and her busband own it. Her husband is from France and is the...
- You could buy a cute frame and mat, and have everyone that attends the shower write a blessing for the new baby or even just write her name on it. It might be cool to...
- I just went to a baby shower for #2 for a friend. They did the cutest thing. When people arrived they were asked to cut a piece of ribbon to what ever length they want...
