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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...
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...
Grandparents
Asked by S.E. from New York
on February 4, 2012
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my fiance and i are expecting in july ... last night we were having the conversation about what should we have our baby call his/her grandparents... my fiances parents...
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- Your parents have no other grand kids? Often the oldest will just set what the grandkids will call them. There are lots of things to call grandparents -- Grandma, n...
- No, grandparents tell the child what to call them. I would not allow someone else to take that privilege from me. My daughter would have her kids call me granny and th...
- It's really up to the grandparents to decide what they want to be called. You can give suggestions, of course. My grandchildren call all of us grandmas, Grandma. ...
Just Found Out I'm Pregnant And....
Asked by M.H. from Lima
on October 22, 2011
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We've been trying for a while and I just found I'm pregnant (yay!!) Of course I'm already so anxious for everything even though I already have 2 boys :) Is there any w...
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- I was told that if you crave meat and potatoes its a boy. if you don't its a girl. for my boy i was craving fries and root beer everyday. for my girl i was craving...
- I believe very much in a mother's intuition. I just KNEW my three pregnancies that they were girls. for my first one I chose her name when it came to me in a dream, be...
- Congrats! when will you be due? I'm having my baby next month.
Bi-racial Teenager Help!
Asked by H.B. from Pittsburgh
on February 6, 2008
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I am looking for some names of some good lotions. i have tried everything it is like soon as she puts it on in 10 mins it absorbs and looks awful Dry,ashy. she puts h...
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- I am a 39 year old woman that comes from a family that is culturaly mixed though I myself am black and myself and my daughter suffer from very dry skin there are 2 pr...
- Hi H., I can relate to your situation as well. I have two bi-racial children and I use the coco butter on my son who has the dry skin it's been working so far. I ...
- My husband has issues with dry skin on his elbows and knees. He recently went to the DR who prescribed him a body wash that has the same active ingredient as cream fo...
Itchy Hands and Feet??
Asked by R.G. from Detroit
on March 22, 2009
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For the past couple of weeks, my 3 year old son wakes up in the middle of the night scratching the bottoms of his feet and the palms of his hands. He can't sleep beca...
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- Hi R., As already mentioned, it's not hand, foot, mouth disease. There would be red bumps and a rash. But it really does sound like an allergic reaction. Is ...
- R.!!! Im SO Glad You Posted those Questions!! Here is what WE Also Found Out! What a BIG Bunch of LIARS our Wonderfull Government is! They ALLOW Posion in Our Baby Pro...
- Has he eaten a new or different raw fruit or vegetable? Strawberries, maybe, or something that is not in his diet all the time?
Help with My Babies Hair
Asked by J.H. from Atlanta
on January 24, 2007
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I hope someone can help me. I have a three year old mixed daughter. She is black, native american, and irish. Her hair has a lot of texture, but is blondish brown, so ...
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- Hi mom! Since your daughter is bi-racial and has a dry scalp, I would refrain from washing her hair everyday. Many African Americans only wash their hair once a week b...
- Hi J., I am african american. My husband is italian and african american. My girls have long curly hair. I use Herbal essences shampoo for "colored/permed/dry/dama...
- Hi J., I am a hairstylist in Norcross (and a mom of a 3 yr. old boy). I haven't worked with a lot of ethnic hair, but the people that have come in with that textur...
Echogenic Focus in the Heart?
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on January 8, 2009
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I am 22 weeks pregnant and I was just told today that my baby has a Echogenic Focus in the heart and I was wondering if anyone else has been through this before. It is...
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- I have not been through this particular scenario myself, but I empathize with you. I do know that ob/gyn malpractice insurance is among the highest since they are the...
- Hi, Congrats on your pregnancy. My pefectly healthy son, niece, and nephew all had this finding, plus a few friends' children. All are fine. All of us were in our 20...
- C., I agree with everything Cora said..word for word. I had an echogenic focus at 21 weeks of pregnanacy as well. I spent so much time worrying about it. My OGY...
Ear to This
Asked by S.G. from Chicago
on November 1, 2006
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Hello Moms,
I have a nine months old son who often has ear infections. He goes to a Daycare and chances to get them are higher than to stay home, but for now this is ...
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- My first son was also prone to lots of ear infections. At the time he was in daycare for 2 days. He would get a little cold, then it would always turn into an ear in...
- Hi S. - When I read your question...I couldn't help but think what type of bottle are you using to feed your son?? I always used the Dr. Brown bottles...they are ...
- There are so many different opinions and circumstances with this issue. I too had the exact same problem with my son all last winter. He was about 13 months when the...
Saving Money on Groceries
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on September 2, 2010
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I am looking for ways to save money at the grocery store. I am always astounded when I see the total ring up on the register. I have heard people claim they only spen...
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- Maybe focus on a cheaper menu than coupons. What about oatmeal for breakfast instead of boxed cereals? I actually eat mine raw with raisins and milk. Its great and ...
- I don't really use coupons, because I buy alot of generic and they never have coupons for that and I think it is still cheaper most of the time then a brand name item ...
- I have 3 kids and do a lot of entertaining, and have to keep to about $100 a week. I make my own yogurt--it's much cheaper than buying it. Google "make your own yog...
