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Daughter Terrified of Pain and Is Due for Her 5 Year Old Immunizations
Asked by E.K. from Seattle
on May 6, 2008
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Hi. My tender five year old daughter gets very worried about pain. When she had a sliver last week, she had a complete panic attack/meltdown when anticipating us pul...
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- Hello E., Well I understand your trepidation about your daughter getting her shots. That is perfectly normal on your part to be concerned about her being scared. ...
- All public schools will not let your daughter start school without having the immunization form filled out. That dees not mean that it has to be filled in with shot d...
- My doctor give me some topical novicane type gel prior to the exam. You put it on about 1hr prior to the appointment, cover it with a bandaid, and it numbs the skin a...
6 Year Old with Infectious Dandruff???
Asked by L.A. from Pine Bluff
on April 29, 2008
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Hi, My 6 year old has had a really dry scalp for about 3 years now and it's just getting worse. Her scalp even bleeds. I've tried Dr. Miracle's on her and it really so...
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- Apple cider vinegar is great because it draws out impurities and toxins and things that might be irritating the scalp, but you should take her to a dermatologist.
- You can get Nioxin at Walmart salon or JC Penney salon & it will take care of it ...or when my son had exema in his hair we used T-Gel shampoo from walmart ...in the s...
- I'm just guessing here, but have you asked her doctor? You may want to. Your daughter might be having a health problem with this being a symptom. If you have tried ...
6 Year Old Getting Her Ears Pierced
Asked by K.B. from Houston
on May 30, 2010
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Hello Moms-
My husband and I have relented and are going to take our 6 year old daughter to get her ears pierced for her kindergarten graduation present. I had my ...
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- I haven't gotten my girls ears done, but I was in claires the other day and a little girl was getting hers done. I guess the one ear either hurt so bad or the little g...
- i had my ears pierced when i was six years old too! that was 20 years ago but i still remember how cool i felt when i got it done. since then i've gotten my ears piece...
- I highly recommend you go to your pediatricians office. It is not that much more expensive and it will be so much more sanitary. A gun is quicker but there are parts i...
My 5 Year Old Is a Very Picky Eater
Asked by J.L. from Baton Rouge
on September 27, 2006
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My 5 year old little boy is a very picky eater. He would eat hotdogs, chicken nuggets and french fries every night if I let him. I really want to establish good eating...
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- We've always rewarded our kids for being brave enough to try new foods, and they're usually good about it. Some of their favorite healthy foods are fun ones to eat. ...
- We have an approach to this at our house and it seems to work for us. At the table the kids help make thier own plates, this makes it seem like they have some control...
- I had the same problem with my now 8 year old and she is much better but still picky. We tried ranch on everything and that got her started trying things more. We ev...
Dry Skin
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on October 2, 2009
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I lotion my entire body daily and overall have very healthy skin. However, after having my first child 2 years ago my hands and feet are so, so dry. Any recommendati...
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- Dear J., Your body probably needs a little health with essential fatty acids....oils. These oils appear in your diet in many ways. Olive oil, flaxseed oil, canola o...
- I used to use Eucerin, the cream version. It's a little greasy when you put it on, but it's GREAT for dry skin. Also, drinking more water can help, too.
- I HAD the same problem and since I starting using the mositerizing hand soap from Bath & Body works. My hands are so soft! I never found any lotions that helped and I...
5 Year Old with Itchy Skin-
Asked by V.S. from Flagstaff
on October 21, 2010
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My 5 year old son complains he needs to scratch all the time. It seems to be mostly his scalp and face though he does scratch his arms some. There doesn't seem to be a...
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- What type of laundry detergent are you using? Fabric softner? A lot of chemicals in the 'popular' and the 'cheap' ones out there. This could be causing some irritat...
- It seems like he has eczema, my son i sthe same way, and he also has had cradle cap before, so I would use a type of dandruf shampoo for kids, and use like aveeno loti...
- Try a different soap/shampoo. Try a different laundry detergent. Consider food sensitivities.
5 Year Old W/chronic Stuffy & Runny Nose
Asked by L.N. from Chicago
on November 18, 2008
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Hi moms! My 5 yr old son has had a stuffy nose for months now. I took him to the doc and found out he had an ear infection and he took a round of antibiotics but his...
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- this may sound strange but do you use household cleaners that arent eco friendly? you would be amazed at the amount of toxins in household products and it effects chi...
- Hi L., Products from cows milk cause your body to produce more mucas. As a result, many people get stuffy noses & a cough. It's not a cold. You can try to replace cow...
- Soy milk is delicious -- and other dairy substitutes are, too :) Shop at Whole Foods for some good substitute items. When I eat vegan, I feel much healthier and happ...
Skin Allergies
Asked by K.E. from Milwaukee
on December 26, 2010
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My son is 14 months old and has terrible skin allergies to smoke. He has been seeing a dermatologist who diagnosed him with excema. Nothing over the counter works. We ...
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- maybe hes not allergic to the smoke per say, but the kind of wood being burned? but that doesnt answer the cig smoke connection. do you or anyone else in your househ...
- Your son could be allergic to something in the cigarette smoke--there are so many different chemicals used to make it. Per wood smoke--depends on what type of wood is ...
- I am a chiropractor and I recommend my patients to use coconut oil and also you can try aquaphor. My son is 3 and has a little ezcema and both these items have helped...
Skin Care
Asked by J.P. from Seattle
on November 29, 2010
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I am asking this question for myself. I have a beautiful 17 month old daughter,which I am done breastfeeding. I decided to not do anymore hormone birth control. Howeve...
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- try noxema to wash.. morning and night.. good luck
- I love Origins face care line. Today is CyberMonday and they are offering $10 off your $25 purchase plus free shipping and free gift wrapping. Now is a great time to...
- I LOVE LOVE LOVE Philosophy's Purity for face wash. I've been using it for years. You never need to follow it with a toner, and it makes your skin feel terrific in add...
5 Year Old Having Complete Meltdowns / Possibly ADHD
Asked by M.H. from Phoenix
on April 25, 2008
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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone might experience meltdowns... I am not talking like the "he's tired and crabby" meltdown I am talking a fill on fit kicking and scream...
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- Hi M., This sounds just like my son when he was little and it is very easily remedied with dietary changes. It was my son's issues that sent me on the path of beco...
- Hi M., I think it is silly that they will not test him for another year. It is not like he is 2 or 3 he is almost 5! I think as the mom you have a better feel for...
- M., I have a son who get's 'stuck' and has a hard time letting go too. He is now 8 and it gets better every year - so hang in there. My advice would be to go to...
