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10 Mo Old W Diarrhea 3 Xs Daily for 6 Days
Asked by D.E. from Washington DC
on February 14, 2008
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Thank you for any advice. She takes toast w bananas or applesauce (neither of which i thought were great ideas but that's what the doc said) and I'm going to try mash...
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- D., I am Asian and most of the time I would go back to the Asian traditional remedy to help some of the problem. Our daughter is now 4yrs old. When she was at that...
- My son has what sounds like the same GI bug. His pediatrician reccomended the same foods yours did (although he threw up after toast) so he's mainly been on Cheerios ...
- Do not walk. RUN to the doctor. Babies dehydrate really quickly. Something isn't right.
Milk of Magnesia on a Diaper Rash? Three Year Old with Diarrhea. Help!
Asked by S.L. from Brownsville
on September 8, 2010
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My 3 year old has had diarrhea since yesterday and I've been looking for some kind of relief for his terrible rash. I read somewhere that milk of magnesia directly on...
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- Bag Balm, it's in a square green metal container. Ask your pharmacy they can tell you where it is, some places keep it behind the counter. It's literally what they use...
- Yes, I believe you can use Maalox directly on it (use a sterile non-stick first aid pad, so it won't stick at all to his sore skin), or mix Maalox with Aquaphor until ...
- If you've still got some around, I've used lanolin on a diaper rash with pretty good results.
Severe Diaper Rash
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on May 11, 2007
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Moms - I need your help! My son cannot wear Pampers pull-ups and when he does he breaks out into severe diaper rash and it looks awful! I have told his teachers, man...
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- Your case sounds like it might be an allergic reaction, but in most cases a sever diaper rash is actually a yeast infection (yes, I know that sounds bizarre, but my pe...
- Try Boudreaux's Butt Paste (funny name...serious diaper rash relief!) It's available at your local pharmacy, or Wal-Mart/Target retailers. Good luck!
- Take his diaper off and let him run around in the buff as much as you can. You can put a pad under him in his bed so that he can sleep in the buff. The more air that...
Severe Diaper Rash Associated with Diarhea (Sp?)
Asked by P.W. from Atlanta
on October 18, 2006
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My 26 month old son has now had diarhea for 4 days. I'm sure he got a bug or the Roto Virus from playing at the park or at McDonald's. He's only had diaper rash once...
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- I would seriously think about taking your little one to the doctor. That sounds like a problem that has gotten out of hand for over the counter solutions. Not to ment...
- Hi Pam, A baking soda wash (one Tablespoon dissolved in a half cup of water) may help also. Pat it on baby's bum with cotton balls after each change. Also try using...
- My Dr. recommends using A&D Ointment.....and a lot of it! He also says not to use baby wipes. The A&D Ointment acts as a coating/barrier for the skin yet it's easy to...
Serious Case of Diaper Rash & Di
Asked by S.F. from Los Angeles
on April 2, 2007
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I would greatly appreciate anybody out there who has feedback on this issue. I have already been to doctor. My 11month old little boy has had diahrea for 6 days which ...
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- Hi S., Are you nursing? Is his tongue white? The diahrea & especially the diaper rash could be caused by too much yeast in his system. You can dissolve 1 tsp. bakin...
- Hi S.! I just had the same problem with my 4 month old! The rash was so bad it expanded to his legs and tummy. I trie the Mylanta with Corn Starch and the Corn Star...
- Hi S.! I use an ointment called Calmoseptine on my little guys bum everyday and he never has diaper rash!! You have to ask the pharmacist for it and if they don't have...
One Year Old With7-10 Poopy Diapers per day...what Could It Be?
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on October 20, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I need some input on this one. I have seen his pediatrician Saturday and the doctor has dismissed this as serious. I beg to differ which is why went to ...
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- Maybe he has developed a dairy allergy? If you google dairy allergy you can find tons of info. I thought teething too. But, you say he has all his teeth? It could be m...
- How long has he been on whole milk for? I would switch to soy for now until you can get it under control. Also, my old pediatrician created a home remedy for my son wh...
- How has he reacted to past vaccinations? Many flu shots still have thimerosol in them (a mercury preservative) even though it was mandated that thimerosol be removed ...
Severe Diaper Rash/Yeast Infection in Toddler That Won't Go Away!
Asked by C.M. from Owensboro
on June 1, 2009
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Hi everyone,
This request is my desperate attempt to find some help! My 19-month-old daughter has had a constant diaper rash of varying degrees since we switched ...
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- Desitin mixed with Maalox works great. Frequent butt washings during the day even if it is the sink and air drying is great.
- Hi. I hope I can help. This may sound weird, but let her soak about 20 minutes in a baking soda bath. It really does work, it is one of the old methods of controlli...
- We did not have anything severe but warm bath with baking soda in the water. Always seemed to help.
Baby with Diarrhea
Asked by K.B. from Minneapolis
on September 30, 2007
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Hello,
My 11 month old daughter has had diarrhea for 4 days. I spoke with her pediatrician on day 2 and she said as long as she was well hydrated, we shouldn't worry,...
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- Take her off milk! Right away! dairy products goes right thru, I know milk for sure. Give her Pedialite so she doesn't dehydrate or water too, or dilute juice too. B...
- I always use the BRAT diet. Bananas, Rice, Applesauce & Toast. I helps because it's constipating type foods. Good luck, J.
- This is not normal. It is not okay for a child th have diarrhea for 5 days. Take your dughter to Childrens West in Minnetonka on 494 & 62 Call and tell them what is go...
14 Month Old with Chronic Diarrhea
Asked by L. from Denver
on September 15, 2006
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My 14 month old son has had chronic diarrhea that has lasted four weeks now. I have taken him to the doctor and they do not seem to be concerned, as he is gaining weig...
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- L., If your son has had diarrhea for 4 weeks, he really needs a more thorough evaluation by a physician. There are many causes of diarrhea in children from teet...
- I know what you are going through! I went through the exact same thing when my son (now 27 months) was your sons age. I also went to the doctors and had the same respo...
- My son had horrible diaper rash and there were a few things that really helped. #1 bathe his behind as much as possible with cool water instead of using diaper wip...
Diarrhea
Asked by Y.P. from Port St. Lucie
on October 6, 2006
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Please HELP!
My son has really bad diaharrea due to amoxcillin. Does anyone have any ideas or advice. He's 22 months old.
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- Hi, Make sure he's drinking enough fluids, specially pedialite and rice milk, but preferable no juices because sugar makes it worse, as does regular milk. Also, ...
- Dear Y.: The best thing for this type of diarrhea is probiotics. I've heard even yogurt will do but I sometimes use the powdered ones of the type they sell at Wild O...
- Y., My son leaked on and stained all his clothes with antibiotic diarrhea at 9 months. It was HORRIBLE! I wish I had heard about the yogurt thing. My doctor said to...
