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Two Questions: Topics Include Quitting Breastfeeding and Really Bad Diaper Rash
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on December 17, 2010
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Question 1:
Unfortunately, I have come to the decision to quit breastfeeding. My supply started off on the lower side on the scale and then over the past 2 weeks I ...
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- For the diaper rash - it might be a yeast infection....try something for athlete's foot or jock itch - like Lotrimin. If that doesn't clear it up in a day or two, it'...
- When my son was a baby he had some medical issues that caused terrible butt rash...so bad he would bleed. Helpful tips I got from Children's Hospital are: 1. Stop usi...
- Sounds crazy but the diaper rash could be a yeast infection. Boys get them especially is he is breastfed. Some signs of it being a yeast is the red rash with risen bu...
First Time Mom Seeking Breastfeeding Info
Asked by M.G. from Austin
on July 22, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone could tell me if lets say I pump at 3 o'clock because I am engorged, didn't get a chance to pump as soon as my baby ate, and my husband just ...
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- Your milk will come more quickly the more liquid that you drink. Thrush looks almost like milk that your child vomited, and is like a yeast infection only in the mouth...
- Nursing is all about supply and demand- the more frequently your son nurses the more milk you will produce. Even if you just had a long nursing session or just pumped...
- As stated below thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth. (should be seen by a doc and I would talk to your doctor before trying the home remedy of adding bleach to ba...
Baby Registry Help
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on September 27, 2010
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We are expecting our first child. I am starting to register and I was wondering some items that are 'must haves' and some that we should skip. Any advice is greatly ...
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- A really good breast pump (Medela Free Style lets you actually walk around!) and all the related accessories (lanolin, milk storage bags if you are going back to work,...
- Definitely skip the wipe warmer! Definitely register for diapers, pack n play and gift cards. The gift cards will come in handy for things you forget and formula if yo...
- Congrats! I never had a high chair. I used the booster seat with tray and it can recline that attaches to a kitchen chair. I also never had a changing table. I did...
Registry- HELP
Asked by K.I. from Indianapolis
on March 16, 2011
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Will you lovely ladies help me out? It's been SO long since I've had a baby in the house that my memory is failing me.
SO many friends and family have asked me if my ...
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- My best friend gave us a three way touch lamp from Pottery Barn kids (in white). It was the greatest thing becuase it was silent when doing the middle of the night ch...
- There are some pricier items that are good gifts for people who might like to go together to buy them... like the carseat/stroller travel system, a pack and play or ba...
- For me a total waste of money was a baby bath tub. Next time I only want one of those sponge things or a small seat (teh one for newborns +). I also never used the bot...
Switching Formula....a Strange rash...and Baby Dandruff???
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 23, 2006
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I have 2 questions. The first pertains to switching formula. I previously asked about brands and types of formulas to add into my 5 mo old's breastfed diet. I was givi...
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- #1 - Don't know...I'll let someone else catch that one. #1 - It's probably a rash and the very best thing that you can do for him is fresh air. Lay out some changin...
- A. I am a dermatology PA so I hope I can help. His diaper rash sounds like it may be an infection with candida, which is a common pathogen for diaper dermatitis. Ke...
- A., we use Melaleuca products which take care of all your situations. The yeast is best treated with one of our bath bars(which have tea tree oil in them - kills bac...
The Best Way to Comfort Diaper Rash
Asked by H.R. from Miami
on May 29, 2008
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My daughter is 15 months old and recently had a bout with diarrhea. We change her very frequently and use A+D ointment. However, the constant changing and wiping has l...
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- Hi H., my son had rashes that went away and came back on and off and soon to find out it was a fungal infection so watch out for that. What I did find that helped was...
- I alternate between using the A&D ointment and any white cream like desitin. The desitin treats the irritation and the a&d provides a good protectorate. The best dia...
- apply cornstarch with a cotton ball and use cloth diapers or underwear. It will only take a couple days to clear up if you keep it dry and airy. The diaper rash ointme...
We Have a Pooping Problem! 4 Months
Asked by K.K. from Austin
on July 31, 2009
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My almost 4 month old is BF only so I expect loose stools...I just thought it would start to be less frequent???? He has a BM about 7 to 8 times a day, for a younger ...
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- rice cereal might help the stools. I started my daughter on cereals at around 4 months at her doctors suggestion. Formula might also make a difference. My daughter co...
- Congrats K. on nursing! 7-8 times a day does seem a bit on the frequent side of "average"... if you're wanting to trouble shoot... -first thing I'd look at is your ...
- Triple Paste works wonders for diaper area inflammation. Good luck with those BM's...not fun ;p
Burning Her Bottom!!!
Asked by T.D. from Canton
on February 10, 2008
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My one year old has had really bad diapers lately. It seems like once or twice a day she explodes a diaper, which I change immediately, but where ever the bm touches o...
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- I have used PINXAV with my girls and it has always worked wonders and QUICK! But, if she has sores..that may actually burn right at first. That you may have to check w...
- My neighbor's little girl was having the same problem. She is about 1 1/2 years old. They took her to the doctor and found out she has an allergy to milk, dairy, whey,...
- My daughter had terrible diaper rashes. I couldn't wait to get her potty trained. Good old fashioned desitin was the best thing ever invented!!! It provides great barr...
Problem W/9 Month Old Daughter's Diaper Rash
Asked by M.M. from Norfolk
on October 31, 2008
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My baby girl has a diaper rash that appears in red blister looking lesions and has been like this for about a week. I have tried regular diaper rash cream (several di...
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- Triple paste is all you will ever need for a diaper rash. My daughter used to get diaper rashes all the time and a friend recommended Triple paste to me and have used...
- Not sure if your breastfeeding, but I've heard putting some breast milk on it works wonders.
- Ouch! When my daughter was young, she would get horrible diaper rash much like what you are describing. It would be so painful to the touch that we couldn't touch he...
New Mom and Baby Registry
Asked by L.J. from Cincinnati
on September 21, 2011
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I will be having my first child in December and I am attempting to create a baby registry. I thought this process would be easy and it's actually harder than I thought...
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- I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just get the necessities and don't fret over the small stuff. There are always gadgets that people will suggest and other peopl...
- people have said it but here it is in simple terms. Get a variety, wait till the last minute to make big purchases and SAVE receipts. Every baby is different. I boug...
- It would depend on your lifestyle, are you SAHM ? Are you planning on outing a lot, are you active? Are you planning on breastfeeding? Since you are in OH, you will mo...
