Breastfeeding Alternatives
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Alternative to Amoxicillin for Breastfeeding Mom
Asked by M.R. from Syracuse
on January 28, 2008
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I have a raging sinus infection to which my primary care physician prescribed Amoxicillin. Problem is, I would have to pump and dump for 7 days and my 4 month old does...
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- It sounds like the Amoxicillin is OK for breastfeeding -- but I agree with other posters who recommend that you should check in with a lactation consultant. Another sa...
- I have never taken antibiotics for something like that. If you eliminate dairy from your diet for the week, you'll cut back on how much musus your body is producing. I...
- My advice is: do not take the antibiotic. Besides the fact that you are breastfeeding and your baby is ONLY 4 months old, and doesn't take a bottle, taking an antibio...
Alternative Treatment/neurofeedback for ADHD??
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on December 8, 2009
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My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD several years ago. She's been on various medications over the years and is currently on Vyvanse. We have pretty good results with i...
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- I have a 6 1/2 year old son with ADHD. We knew very early, because he is just like my husband who is ADHD and dyslexic. We have done 2 series of QEEG-guided neurofee...
- Dear S., Yes S. there is hope through brain training - but there are different systems and that makes a difference. Having lived with mild ADHD all my life I can rel...
- Hi S.- I know this is a bit off target based on what you're looking for, but there is a woman/nutritionist in Plano, her name is Faye Elahi, and she has had some gr...
Alternative to Cake for 1St Birthday
Asked by P.O. from Dallas
on August 14, 2006
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Hello,
My daughter is 9.5mo right now, but I'm trying to get some ideas together for her first birthday. She was born on Halloween so I'm afraid she'll be getting ...
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- Don't worry i now what ur going had to do it to my mom made the boys rice pudding and gave them mashed up bannas for their frist birthday while we adults got cake and ...
- Just by giving your kids a little cake does not mean they will be on junk food forever. My two girls both had a little cake made for their first Birthdays and I loved ...
- Here is a site with some you might want to look at: http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/tipFirstBDay.htm For my oldest son's first birthday, I made the first cake o...
Alternative to Sleep Training
Asked by T.N. from Dallas
on December 5, 2006
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My Pedi is encourging me to do sleep training. I,at first thought of this idea, was relived to think I might finally be able to get some sleep. But quite honestly don'...
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- To be honest, I think that it is fairly normal for a 4 month old to wake 2 or 3 times a night to eat. A couple of alternatives to cry it out sleep training are Elizabe...
- Hi T.- He is still only 4 months old. I know it can be frustrating not getting enough sleep. Honestly, both of my babies did not being sleeping through the night cons...
- Most of the sleep experts agree that babies need to know and need to be taught how to put themselves to sleep. It's the first step. There's no way he will put himsel...
Need Answer for Alternative Medicine
Asked by K.F. from Phoenix
on May 2, 2009
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Hello, My daughter who is 34 has been diagnosed with Lupus. She is in pain everyday,(she is off of meds and only taking ibuprofen...)and has a 2 1/2 year old that kee...
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- I got diagnosed with Crohns (another immune disease disorder) and very much got some relief by following recommendations of a naturopath. You do need to be careful and...
- I have only gone to alternative people my whole life. I go to an exceptional chiropractor in the Old Town Scottsdale area named Dr. Shawn Warwick. My relative had ch...
- I am an acupuncturist in Tucson and have been blessed with several wonderful Naturopaths. Arderschir Mehrabani and his wife Stephanie work out of Blue Oak Clinic and a...
Any Thoughts on Pacifier Use or Any Alternative?
Asked by M.Y. from Chicago
on October 10, 2006
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Our 11-week-old son wants to suck everything his lips come cross--his hand, my neck, a towel, our shirts etc... We understand that sucking is his natural need to comfo...
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- M. - At this point in time sucking on stuff is a real comfort. My first son had little interest in a paci, but the second one needed it for colic, it helped his stom...
- Hello, and congrats on your new baby. I have 2 girls, and in my experience, my youngest could not be without a pacifier for the first 4 months. She weaned herself of...
- The American Academy of Pediatrics have recently said they believe the use of a pacifier at sleep time may reduce the risk of SIDS. Here's a good article about it. ...
My Son HATES milk...even Choloclate Milk!
Asked by H.T. from Tampa
on September 5, 2009
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He just turned a year and wic is going to switch him to milk and stuff. He won't drink the stuff in his sippy cup. i tried to warm it and put it in his bottle for nap ...
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- doing the transition from formula to milk...mix it 75/25 for a little bit, then more to 50/50 and slowly make it 100% milk. This worked for my daughter perfect. Good...
- Hi H., I know it's very helpful to get the WIC. I have gotten it for the past 7 years for my children, but honestly he doesn't need it I have slowly weaned my chil...
- I'm going through this now with my 1 year old. She will not drink formula from her cup and milk is going the same way. The whole adding milk to the formula bottle do...
Recommendations for Milk - Switching from Formula
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on May 19, 2009
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My daughter will soon be one and we will be switching her over from formula to milk. I've started doing research regarding the best type of milk to give her. I do no...
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- I gave all 3 of my girls skim milk. Same good stuff way less bad stuff.
- Hi Dorothy, I didn't and still don't give my children or family cow's milk. When/if I do, it is organic, no pesticides, hormones, antibiotic free...Horizon's milk. ...
- Braum's has a Fresh Market, and they sell good, hormone-free milk,and it's usually cheaper than anywhere else. You can go to Braums.com to find the one closest to you...
What Kind of Milk Does Your Kiddo Drink?
Asked by C.H. from Austin
on February 11, 2010
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My 3 1/2 year old is lactose intolerant. I started doing a little research in what dairy options we have so I can make sure she's still getting enough calcium. In do...
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- My 8yo and 4yo are both lactose intolerant. We use Lactaid or Dairy Ease lactose free milk. We also use Smart Beat lactose free cheese.
- Several of my friends have entire families that are lactose intolerant and they all do goat milk. The kids LOVE the stuff. I've never had the milk but I love goat chee...
- It depends on how your son was diagnosed. If you've noticed that he seems to feel not that great after he ingests dairy (little bit of an upset stomach, loose stool, ...
Cow's Milk Versus Other Alternatives
Asked by K.P. from Barnstable
on December 6, 2009
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My son is 20 months old and up until the other day, he completely refused cow's milk-he is still breastfed so I don't push the milk. The other day, he asked for some m...
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- Hello K., As a nutritionist who has not given her three (breastfed) babies cow's milk at all, I would just caution you to watch for the protein content in "alternativ...
- My daughter is 16 months old and is drinking coconut Milk made by So Delicious . We chose that knowing she can't have dairy or soy and rice milk is not an option becau...
- I have a friend who's son is allergic to cow's milk and is on almond milk. Her older son is gluten/dairy free, and she has him on rice milk. She makes sure they get ...
