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Diaper Rash
Asked by C.H. from New York
on July 25, 2009
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I am looking for an alternative to Desitin, Balmex and A&D. My youngest has diaper rash on and off and the A& D does not work for her. She screams when I put Desitin...
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- I highly recommend Triple Paste and Aquaphor. Both work very well and if the rash is really bad, I would use them together. Both are over the counter and while somew...
- Try Baby Bum Butter - amazing product. Here is the website http://www.gardendreams.org/baby_bum_butter.php Read about it -- I use it on my son all the time. It...
- try calendula. can get otc at drugstore. it is more than preventative like the ones you mentioned it actually heals the rash. great stuff.
Seeking Advice for Flying with an Infant
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on June 16, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
My husband, 13mo old daughter, and I will be taking a trip on a plane. We bought her own ticket, so she'll sit in her car seat and be more comfortable duri...
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- liquid restrictions don't apply to baby bottle or baby juice. you won't need an id for domestic flight.
- We flew to florida when our twins were 14 months old.They were already drinking whole milk and you can't bring it through(we were told ahead of time).After we passed t...
- I have flown about a million times (that may be a slight exaggeration...) with my kids, and my advice is this: Yes, you can have milk, juice, formula, etc, for a baby...
3 Yr. Old Vaginal Itching
Asked by J.P. from Salt Lake City
on August 25, 2008
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My daughter has had vaginal itching off and on for about a month. I took her to the doc. a few weeks ago and the doc said that it was probably due to bubble baths or p...
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- Have her tested for a yeast infection. My daughter actually got strep infection down there when she was four and it took me speaking up for them to test her again. ...
- I would suggest using toddler wipes when she goes to the bathroom instead of toilet paper. If the doctor doesn't find an infection or something that has a treatment, a...
- My doctor suggested for my girls to have them soak in a vinegar bath. Put about a 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of vinegar in their bath water and let them soak in it. He told ...
Help! Breastmilk or Formula
Asked by H.A. from Denver
on June 22, 2010
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Hello mamas,
You've always been so helpful with my pregnancy questions, now I have a newborn and need more help!
Okay, I have a 10 day old boy who screams inconsol...
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- Just to touch base on the diaper changing: My son was allergic to WIPES. It was so bad he'd have yeast infection after yeast infection, and his skin would break and...
- ok the other answers are long (as mine probably is) so i'm not reading them and may repeat. diaper changing: if his bum is red he may very likely have a yeast infect...
- if you really want to breastfeed, get in touch with your local la leche league right now. They will help you for free. And for baby diaper rash, I highly recommend...
2Nd Baby Shower
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on April 13, 2010
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My friend is pregnant with baby #2 (different daddy) and she thinks she should get yet another shower for this child since it is a different daddy. I however feel tha...
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- The part I agree with is that every child is special so I think a baby shower for each child is fine. Of course if I had everything from the first pregnancy I would no...
- Everyone has their own opinion as to whether a 2nd shower for a 2nd baby should take place etiquette-wise. In my opinion, just because it's a different daddy, that doe...
- My whole issue with this is the "she thinks" part. It would be different if someone else took notice that this is a different dad (I'm assuming it's HIS first baby!) ...
Diaper Rash?
Asked by C.S. from Jacksonville
on July 6, 2009
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I'm just wondering about any other mom's with diaper rash experience. I'm not asking about what creams to use, etc., but in dealing with diapers. My 2yr old has deve...
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- I agree with Laura. You need to request that your child be changed more often. Try cloth diapers outside of daycare. She is getting close to using the potty, so thi...
- My daugher has a problem with luvs. She gets spots of excema that itch. It seems that neosporin or polysporin help with it. Good luck!
- I know you said you didn't want things to put on the rash but I wanted to let you know when my daughter was young and had diaper rash the only thing that worked was pu...
Thank You!
Asked by K.R. from Boston
on March 15, 2008
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Thank you so much for all the great advise. Very happy to be a member of mamasource. Dillon's rash is getting better with Ammens powder. I will remeber all the grea...
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- I see that many have suggested you use paper towels which can also be harsh on his bottom. Also, many wipes contain alcohol which can irritate him as well. I know th...
- My daughter had one of those awful rashes - very raw and sad to look at :( What worked for me was some "airing out" time, which could be more challenging with a 9 mon...
- K., The same thing happened with my son. First, it is possible that it is a fungal infection so you may want to go to your doctor and they can give you a topical p...
Trying Cloth Diapers.... Any Suggestions?
Asked by L.B. from San Diego
on October 4, 2010
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My baby is extremely sensitive to most diapers and wipes. Recently, she had a bad case of yeast infection and that was the deal breaker for my husband and I. We are no...
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- I use the bumGenius 3.0 one size diapers, and have for the last two years. One size diapers are great because they grow with your baby, you can easily change the size,...
- We used cloth diapers for over a year with our son and plan on using them with baby #2. We used prefolds with covers to start with (cheapest route) and bought some us...
- We loved Fuzzi Bunz. Easy to use and they worked well.
Newborn Questions
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on August 5, 2010
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I am a new mom, and my son is a week old today. I have questions and need advice from you moms out there.
1. My son will nap anywhere but will only sleep in our bed...
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- A., Congratulations on your new little one! The reason you have heard so many different things about breastfeeding is that every baby is different. If you are abl...
- 1. Do not listen to people who are anti-co-sleeping... I co-slept with my daughter and she transitioned easily into her own bed at one year (a mattress on the floor of...
- I have a 7wk old son who also likes to be held a lot. The first month he only wanted to sleep next to me or in my arms. I ended up letting him. We both needed the re...
Seeking Advice on Infant's Rash
Asked by J.P. from Miami
on November 2, 2009
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My 9 month old son developed a rash about a month ago around his neck and it has spread to his torso and diaper area. His pediatrician prescribed hydrocortisone cream,...
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- Sounds like molluscum contagiosum. My 4 kida had it. It affects babies ans toddlers with immature immune systems. It is itchy, but otherwise will not hurt your chil...
- My son gets this too. For him it's detergent and perfumes. I use Aquafor and it goes away very quickly. I used to give him prescriptions and was worried too. One t...
- Has something been introduced into his diet? Lots off foods can cause sensitivities and reactions that at first seem unrelated. Common culprits are egg, cows milk, glu...
