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Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
Eczema
Asked by A.S. from Yakima
on November 2, 2008
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My 3 yr old son has bad eczema. I've tried tons of over the coutner rememdies from Tgel shampoo in the bath, Aveeno, Eucerin, Cortaid, just to name a few and none have...
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- A.- My little girl, now almost 10!, has had eczema since she was 18 months. Winter is always worse because of the dryness of teh indoor air and the cold of the outd...
- Maybe a food allergie....or immunse system is not strong. I would suggest Ambrotose if you would like to strenghten his immune system. Our whole family uses it daily...
- Food allergies are a BIG cause of exczema. It's easier to treat the food allergy than using creme. Dairy is the highest allergen on the list. Have your son checked b...
Sensitive to Baths
Asked by J.P. from Milwaukee
on August 25, 2006
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I have a 3 yearold daughter who is HIGLY sensitive to bubble baths and baths in general. No matter how well I rinse her, she still ends up with a yeast infection ever...
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- J.- My daughter has a genetic neuromuscular disease that also happens to make our kids very "yeasty". You can buy something called acidophilous at any health store a...
- I have a 3 year old daughter that likes to take showers once in awhile. We don't use a hand held shower head, just a regular one. She is able to get her hair wet on ...
- I give my daughter a hand shower. I use a cuop to get her wet then I sop haer up a use the cup again to get the soap off. You could buy something to fit the faucet, Bu...
An Alternate Soap
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on August 9, 2010
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my baby is one year ,i use him all these days pigeon baby soap i am not satisfied with it i can see his skin gets dry after using it.... can i switch to dove baby care...
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- My baby is also (almost) one year old. I've used without problems Cetaphil (the soap, from Costco, but they don't always have it), then when she had her first cold I s...
- I've never heard of pigeon soap, but when my kids were babies I loved using Baby Magic or Johnson' Baby Wash. They smelled so good and were so soft. I can almost sme...
- I do no use regular store bough soaps, baby/kids or adult. I suggest Melaleuca products because they don't have any of he nasty ingredients that the other products ha...
Extremely Itchy Everywhere!
Asked by J.J. from San Angelo
on February 1, 2009
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So I do have eczema, and am on Allegra D and have Triamcinolone to put on, but it isn't working. I am so itchy and so dry that even my nipples are flaking and I don't...
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- Carolyn S has the right idea with going green, no perfumes, phosphates, or bleach. I like to use Melaleuca (M.O.B.), 7th generation, borax, lemon, baking soda and vine...
- Have you tried seeing a naturopath or chiropractor? I realize a lot of people are against alternative therapies, but I am amazed at the things that have gotten better ...
- Sorry, you must be absolutely miserable!! I don't know if this can help because I take it mainly for dry eyes. I once went to a dermatologist thinking I must have ...
Could I Be Allergic to My Dog?
Asked by K.O. from Wichita
on February 19, 2009
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Please help me ladies! I have battled hives on and off. Last spring was the first episode and I think it was caused by stress. I took Zyrtec and although it basical...
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- Unfortunately, you could be allergic to the dog. Sounds likely, actually, if the itchiness began within a month of the dog arriving. Lots of people have allergies to...
- Dear K., This sounds familiar my husband had the same skin issue. We traced it back to dryer sheets. He purchased generic dryer sheets and broke out in hives and a...
- Yes it could be very possible. I got a new dog recently and quickly found out I'm allergic to him, I break out on my wrists and neck. I refuse to get rid of him, ...
Help with Excema!
Asked by B.R. from Lubbock
on March 29, 2008
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My 5 month old has a pretty bad case of excema...she had an outbreak like this at 2 months also. My Pedi. said it is environmental and she will grow out of it. I don...
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- My five month old son began to exhibit exzema at 3 months old (he is formula fed). My pediatrician is Frisco is Deborah Bain, and she suggested that he had a food alle...
- Hi B., My son is now 5 and has had excema since he was a baby as well. We tried everything, even the steriod creams. Finally my friend told me about Bag B...
- My son, 4 now, has exzema and he had it pretty good when he was little. our doctor recommended steroid cream as well and we only used it when it would flare up, usual...
Eczema Advice
Asked by M.K. from Kansas City
on May 13, 2008
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If anyone has some eczema remedies, I would love to hear them! My two year old son has had eczema on the back of his knees since he was a baby. I have tried the ster...
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- Hi M. K, My nephew had a very bad case of eczema. My sister used everything prescribed nothing seemed to look. Finaly another doctor told her, everynight after his ...
- Congrats on the new born...two kids are so much fun/work. It looks like you have got a lot of great advice and things that I know work from the outside. However, do ...
- Melaleuca has a great lotion, Renew, that is great for it, as well as other skin conditions. I would also highly recommend not using bleach and other store brand clea...
I Need Diaper Rash Help!
Asked by C.W. from Redding
on May 14, 2009
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My poor baby girl has been sick with the "common cold" (so the doctor says everyweek when I bring her in!) and because of this she has had slight diarrhea which has ca...
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- We had the same problem with our daughter. She was treated for fungal infections but it just kept going on for months. Here is what worked. Changing her diaper at t...
- I found the best thing for diaper rash is to take off the diaper. Let her hang out with no diaper, and no cream or anything. I recognize this is harder with a baby tha...
- Bordeaux's Butt Paste is the best (mu daughter's doctor gave me samples). There have been a couple of times when she has needed a prescription because it was bad enou...
First Time Mom-to-be Overwhelmed with All the Products!
Asked by D.N. from Raleigh
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am a first time mom-to-be (14 weeks) and have been researching the many products out there for babies. I am basically seeking advice about any and all p...
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- There were lots of products years ago but nowadays it is unreal the number of products and gadgets out there. I think if you stick to the simple basics you can't go ...
- I loved the Boppy pillow. My son and I got the point that we used it for all feedings. I used Playtex dropins bottles for daycare which also fit the lansinoh storage...
- Get all your safety stuff (outlet covers, etc.) that are appropriate for your environments - yes, environments, including grandma's house, etc. Don't skimp on baby gat...
