Belly Cast: Toddler
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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...
8 Month Old Son Diagnosed W/ Plagiocephaly
Asked by T.J. from Flagstaff
on May 5, 2010
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My 8 month old son was just diagnosed w/ plagiocephaly, flattening of the head. Its a pretty severe case. In 2 weeks, we go back in for the casting of his helmet, whic...
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- TUMMY TIME!!!! Can he sit up yet? I would also encourage him to sit freely if he can If you need to keep him on his side at night I would get the little triangle we...
- I am not an expert on this, but the more you carry him, the less his head is laying against a carseat, swing, bouncer, crib bed, etc. Get a sling that's comfy for you...
- Sorry this is so long, but I've been through it all and hope this is helpful! My son had this too, but at a much younger age! Does he have tortilcollis also? That's u...
6 Month Old Refusing Solids. Help!
Asked by J.H. from Seattle
on June 4, 2010
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Hi there!
My question for all you ladies is this: I have 3 little girls, the youngest being 6 1/2 months old. We have been trying to introduce solids to her over th...
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- You will know when she is ready when she can move the food from the spoon to the back of her mouth and swallow without gagging. This is normally at about 4 months, bu...
- Babies who refuse to eat solids don't want to eat solids -- yet. She'll be ready when she's ready. You've indicated that she's healthy and robost; and that you are b...
- If your little one is orally averse to food, you might consider getting an OT consult for her. It is true that there is a "window" of opportunity to introduce food so ...
Health: 2 Yr Old Son Complaining His Boobies Hurt.
Asked by J.P. from San Francisco
on October 10, 2009
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recently my son broke his arm. he also has a cold and has been cutting his two year old molars- all four at the same time. but the past 3 days he has been complaining ...
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- I'm in agreement with Gail. I had a cracked rib once in high school and it felt like my "boobie" was on fire. My boyfriend had picked me up and squeezed me and it neve...
- Think about the possibility that a rib got bruised or broken when his arm did.
- Perhaps something w/ his lungs? They are in that general area...sort of! Give his pediatrician a ring and see what s/he says. Hope he's feeling better soon!
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...
What Is So Weird About My Son Eating Broccoli??? =-)
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on March 16, 2011
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I became friends with a Mom recently at my son’s school. Our boys, 5 years old, play great together and are best buddies. We have met at the park several times in...
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- You already have a ton of responses, here is my 2 cents. When my son was 3 he passed up his birthday cake for cherry tomatoes and broccoli. We do often get the wierd...
- She's the weird one not you. Shame on her for not offering veggies to her kids... she might be amazed at what they eat. Just reinforce to your son that he is eatin...
- When the kids are not around, ask her to not say anything negative about something that you believe is positive. "I know it's a bit off/odd that he likes broccoli b...
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...
New Baby with Toddler
Asked by M.G. from San Antonio
on August 11, 2010
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Hello Mommas,
My daughter will be 2 when my next is born. Is there any proper way to introduce and explain this new little person in the home. I know at 2 they comp...
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- Hey I'm right there with you!! My son just turned 2 a few days ago, and my new baby is due Sept. 7th :) Um I pretty much just talk to my son about the baby as much...
- Congrats! My two boys are 22 months apart (to the day!) and my older son was very curious about what was going on with my belly and about the baby growing. I just ke...
- Just keep telling her about her little sis/bro. Get her involved in as much prep for the baby as you can. Let her help make decisions on colors, clothes, etc for the n...
