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Please Help Me with This Lullaby...
Asked by C.W. from Austin
on June 30, 2010
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My daughter (2 mos) loves the song "you are my sunshine" :) the only problem is, the chorus is the only part of the song I like. (I looked up the lyrics and there is o...
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- Hello, I also sang this song to my daughter, Haley. I would just put her name in it..."You are my Sunshine, My Haley Sunshine....please don't take Haley Sunshine awa...
- I sang that one sometimes, but my son really loved Rock A By Baby. When he had trouble falling asleep, I had to sing a verse for him, and then each of his stuffed ani...
- I always sang the baby mine song from the movie "Dumbo" but Allsion Krauss redid it very well. Once I got tired of that one I went to the Sunshine song.
Hair Care- African American
Asked by T.N. from Houston
on March 28, 2010
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My 18 mo old black baby has extremely dry hair. Any suggestions on what to use?
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- I wash my daughter's hair with head and sholders sensitive scalp shampoo and conditioner combo and that doesn't dry her hair. I also rub sweet almond oil on her damp ...
- I cosign the other poster's suggestion to use jojoba oil, almond oil, and olive oil mixed with water in a spray bottle. You can also try a mix of water and aloe vera ...
- Do NOT use petroleum jelly on her hair. In addition to the drying, etc., it attracts dirt and just feels NASTY. Don't use it on anything except lips and cuticles. ...
Help!!! "I DONT LOVE YOU, DADDY"
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on September 8, 2008
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Help!!!! my 3 year old is a ball a fire - onry like no other - he is sooo cute and he has to be to make you forget how he has acted all day. He is very loving toward...
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- Wow, I cannot believe that after 28 responses NO ONE has brought it up yet. I am not a Freudian, although it is not neccesarily as bad as it may sound this sounds lik...
- THis is only a stage, and it will pass. My daughter was the same way at 3. She was a great girl, always happy and smiling, but I remember every single day we would pic...
- Has your husband said anything to your son about it. It's one thing for you to talk about it, but unless your husband tells him that it hurts his feelings, it may not...
In-laws
Asked by A.M. from Hartford
on August 5, 2008
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Oh, moms out there, I have a very selfish question.
Background: Just today I received an e-mail from my sister-in-law. It was a "proposal" for the siblings to h...
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- Hi A.! This is not a selfish question at all! You can't help the way you feel, and you have good reason to feel the way you do. You also can't change the way they a...
- wow. (Bow-wow as my inlaws would understand). You have every right to feel the way you do. It's tough to let it just slide off you back, even though we should! ...
- It is unfortunate you set up an expectation for yourself that is now not being fulfilled. His family is who they are and their relationship with him and you is what i...
I Hate!!!!!
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on July 7, 2011
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When my boss refers to the mothers of her grandsons as baby mama one and baby mama two to her son!!!!
Why the heck would someone do such a classless and degrading t...
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- I think I agree with Cupcake. Married or not, it seems that your boss doesn't hold that marriage in very high regard. Maybe she thinks the women are/were out to "get...
- It seems like some people think it's cute. I have a relative who refers to her daughter that way, and I'm sure she doesn't mean it to be derogatory. I, for one, th...
- That is just it, she is classless. She is probably one of those crazy mothers that want to keep her child to herself. I know that's kinda weird but I have seen someone...
Seeking Outsiders Opinion/ Advice!
Asked by N.J. from Sheboygan
on May 15, 2008
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I don't know what to do. Here is a little history first. When my husband and I first got engaged, he was estranged from his father. (His father left his mother when he...
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- I vote with the leave it alone ladies. Don't send or say anything, just ignore. It leaves the door open for future reconciliation, without inviting trouble into your...
- Yikes! What a tough deal! I totally agree to leave it alone! It sounds like whatever you do or say will be held against you so I would not give him any leverage. ...
- Wow, what a terrible situation. You don't say how your husband feels about letting his father be a part of your baby's life? You also did not say if your husband cam...
How to save at the Grocery Store???!!!
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on July 21, 2010
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I would like to hear from moms that save a lot of money at the grocery store ... how do you do it? I do buy store brand for some things, but there are other things tha...
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- We plan our meals out too. What I do is sit down with my kids and we pick 10 meals for 14 days. And I write down the meal, plus all of the ingredients that I need. Th...
- what i do i sor my meat (chicken,hamburger,pork chops etc.)i go the meat market and buy big quanities and i break the meat down into smaller portions and pu tthem in t...
- You might want to visit this post--very very similar and lots of good suggestions: http://www.mamapedia.com/questions/8357218673882103809 I also recommend visiti...
Asthma vs Allergies and Allergy Testing
Asked by A.W. from Phoenix
on October 22, 2008
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My 3-year old went to the dr today for a persistant cough that came on with no viral or bacterial origin. She was diagnosed with RAD (reactive airway disease) in Augu...
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- I think you would be wise to get allergy testing done. It might be excercised induced asthma, but contrary to what your ped says it is allergy season. It starts when...
- Dear A. - The Pretnisone and Albuterol you are giving your little girl are both steroid based medications. Make sure you have reviewed the warnings because the sid...
- Hi Abbie, My son who is now 13 was diagnosed at 2 with asthma. We have gone the medical route for 11 years now, he has been on prednisone several times in his life ...
13 Month Old with a High Fever
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on February 13, 2008
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My 13 month old daughter has had a high fever for three days now I took her to the doctor and he did blood work and checked her urine. Those were both fine she still h...
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- I would definitely seek a second opinion. I have learned to always trust my instincts when it comes to my children, no matter what the doctor says. My daughter was con...
- If you have a bad feeling, get a second opinion. Good luck.
- My sister went through this with her daughter and it has continued for six years, she has been told there is no medication to help as it is a virus. Luckily, unless t...
Dry Skin
Asked by M.M. from Pittsburgh
on March 9, 2008
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My baby is 3 months old and his skin so so dry! I only bathe him with water once a week and do a sponge bath on him 2x a week to prevent dry skin but it's still dry. ...
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- I would listen to the doctor. Sounds like they know what they are talking about. Sometimes if you use anything it can mess up their PH. I would make sure he gets al...
- Our Dr. told us to use Eucerin - the plain kind. It has worked well for our 4 week old - it goes on a little oily but it works well for his skin and mine!
- Hi M., My son was also born with a mild form of eczema and I used Aveeno baby products from the beginning. Its light enough and works wonderfully. Since he was born...
