Doula: Hydrocortisone
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4 Month Old Twins Not Sleeping / Eating Well
Asked by A.A. from San Francisco
on August 30, 2010
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OK. This is my situation. I have twins who just turned 4 months yesterday. They were born at 38.5 weeks and were not in NICU (7 lbs 6 oz and 6 lbs and 15 oz.) I am...
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- After you feed them, try to keep them awake for about an hour, then put them to sleep (swaddling if needed, there is nothing wrong with it). When they wake up, they s...
- Although they are twins, their behavior sounds normal to me for how my first child was at 4 months old. If they are gaining weight, etc., then they are eating enough....
- Sounds similar to my twin girls who are now 2.5 years. They did not drop the middle of the night feeding until just after 4 mos. Here are a list of things that might ...
Atopic Dermatitis for 3 Month Old Boy
Asked by M.B. from San Diego
on April 3, 2010
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My son started to have rashes in the his face since we got him from the hospital. We thought it is just about the changes in the weather like heat. But now that he is ...
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- I wouldn't waste my time or money going to another pediatrician, if the problem is his skin, go to a dermatologist :) They specialize in all skin problems.
- You need to start removing certain foods from his diet to see if that is the cause, dairy and soy being the first. You do not need to stop breastfeeding!!!! That is th...
- My cousin dealt with this same issue with her son, who is now 6. It is allergies, to food, to the carpet, to everything. They ripped out their carpet, use nothing bu...
1 Month Old Has Small Pimples on Face
Asked by J.Y. from New York
on August 12, 2007
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I was wondering if this is normal for a newborn. I noticed this on his face like 4 days ago and its more on his right cheek and yesterday i noticed it on his neck now...
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- Hi, I am not a doctor or anyone in the medical field, but I have raised 5 children and have alot of experiece. This sounds like the pimples are from a heat rash. This ...
- This could be a rash due to Aczema. This is a skin condition which my son had and still gets sometimes in winters(he is four years old now). Please see the doctor and ...
- It may just be a little heat rash, I wouldn't worry. Good luck!
Cradle Caps
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on February 15, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My 4 1/2 mons. old baby boy has some cradle caps on his head. Recommendations on any products out there that will work effectively? He doesn't have it all ...
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- Hi C. - My son had very stubborn cradle caps and nothing seemed to work (including extra virgin olive oil home remedy and over the counter creams). i finally got ...
- A & D Ointment- works great for everything. Available at any drug store. I also preferred it for diaper rash, compared to messy Balmex... K. F.
- Olive oil worked okay for me. Several applications got rid of most of it but we still had a small patch that wouldn't go away for over 2 years. Then I started using ...
Seeking Moms Who Have Had Luck in Treating Kids with Severe Eczema
Asked by S.M. from Minneapolis
on September 15, 2006
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My daughter is 2 1/2 and has had skin problems since birth. We have tried all sorts of creams for her skin, all the over the counter creams for sensitive skin, the co...
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- My 4 yr old daughter has had it since she was 6 mths old. She breaks out in red, sore patches all over her body, hands, arms, face, legs, you name it. Some of them h...
- My daughter has had mod-severe eczema since birth. After many pediatricians and cortisone prescriptions later, I finally brought her to a pediatric allergist who test...
- My daughter had severe eczema and I used natural herb treatments to take care of it. My daughter was also a level 4 milk allergen as along with other allergies. If you...
Diaper Rash
Asked by M.B. from New York
on February 6, 2009
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My son has a bad diaper rash. Desitin is not working. I've been using A&D ointment. Is there anything else I can use or do?
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- Try using unscented wipes. I like Balmex(pleasant smell) and Aveeno(unscented)the best. Hope these work for ya'. R.
- My 2 year old twins just had a bad rash that wouldn't go away and it turned out to be the strep virus. My doctor said young children sometimes get around there instea...
- A good remedy that my pediatrician suggested and works great- equal parts Lotrimin, Maalox, hydro-cortisone 1% and A&D ointment. I use double the amount of A&D to thi...
Bad Latch
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on September 1, 2008
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I was told by my pedi to have my daughter use a pacifier after she had a breathing incident at around two weeks old. Well now she won't latch correctly & things are ge...
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- S., You may want to consider nipple shields until your breasts heal a bit. You can find them at Target these days, they give you some protection from a direct latch ...
- Buy a pump go to Le Leche League meetings or at least call and let them come and give you home support. Or call Baby Birth and You Wendy BLumbuerg she is great : she ...
- I haven't read the many, many replies, but it looks like you're getting some good advice. I had a lot of problems and had bleeding/scabbing/pain. I know that the lac...
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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Hi
I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
