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Baby Eczema?
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on December 21, 2006
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Last month dry patches started to appear on my son's arms and legs. Now, I have noticed these patches on his back and stomach as well. I took him to a pediatrician a c...
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- Our son also has this problem. We've found several things helpful. In addition to the no fabric softener... we've switched to a sensitive skin laundry detergent from ...
- I have dealt with this since day 1 and my 3 year old still has dry skin. My doctor also told me to use cortozone but i didn't like the side effects. What has work...
- I second the recomendations others have made. Our 4 month old has it. Our pediatrician prescribed a cortisone ointment and i bought it but then read the side effects...
Eczema
Asked by S.B. from Minneapolis
on January 22, 2010
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My 21 month old daughter started to develop eczema about 4-5 months ago. At first it was a light amount here and there and whenever I'd put a cream on it at night it w...
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- I have 3 kids and my youngest of 15mos has eczema (he can thank me for this!). We battled it rough while he was an infant, but once we started using Triamcinalone (pr...
- Hi S.! None of those things worked for my kids when they had eczema. What DID work are three things. Fragrance-free soap. ALL Free and Clear, Tide Free and Clear etc. ...
- My pediatrician gave me a 4 page hand out giving details ALL about eczema. If you want it, I will make a copy and mail or fax it to you tomorrow. There are sooo many...
Stain Removal on Baby Clothes
Asked by S.I. from Johnson City
on December 12, 2008
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Hi ladies! I know there have been posts similar to this before. I was able to find one. Most suggested peroxide. Tried it...no luck! Most of the stains on my babies cl...
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- Hi S., I use OxiClean to soak the stained clothing, then I rinse and wash with detergent with a little Borax added to the water. I've found that this gets the majori...
- Use regular stain removers like oxyclean, spray-n-wash etc. Then rewash the clothes in Dreft after the stain is removed.
- S., I have two suggestions for you. Both work great but I will have to admit the first is far easier. As Teresa P. mentioned, Spray 'n' Wash makes a stain stick tha...
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...
5 Year Old Son Touching Himself.....
Asked by G.S. from Lexington
on June 26, 2011
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Okay so this might sound normal and if it does please let me know....my 5 year old son is ALWAYS pulling, touching himself down there. It's almost like hes re adjustin...
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- If he's doing it in public, just tell him that's private behavior. If he's just doing it at home, don't worry about it. It's normal for kids to want to touch their own...
- Sounds normal to me. Best way to get him to stop is to ignore it. I suggest it's a phase. Could be a habit and habits don't last forever. Try ignoring it for a cou...
- Make sure there is no irritation. Then insist/demand that he go to the bathroom or bedroom - adjust himself only in PRIVATE.... because it is not socially acceptable t...
Any Remedy for Severe Baby Acne and Dry Scalp?
Asked by M.H. from Fayetteville
on November 11, 2008
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Hi moms,
My son is 1 month old today and I'm loving being a mom. I need some help though (in more ways than one :). My son has really bad acne all over his face (...
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- That sounds more like hives than acne - they can look very similar. If you're not breastfeeding him exclusively, you might want to check with the pediatrician about fo...
- Dear M., I always used the creamy baby oil on my babies for the first few months of their lives. Take the creamy baby oil and smooth it on your little one's head and ...
- If it really is acne, then you really can't do much for it....except wait it out and put a mild moisturizer on it like Cetaphil or CeraVe. Our dermatalogist put my dd...
Baby Rash
Asked by T.S. from Philadelphia
on April 9, 2008
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My son is almost 6 weeks old and for the past week and a half he has been getting this bothersome looking rash on his body. First it started on his face, then neck and...
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- I would consult with your doctor. My son had a similar like rash. The doctor said it was from him producing too much yeast, which is what causes dandruff. We were t...
- Hi T., Congrats on your new baby! I'm sorry to hear about his rash. This happened to my son once - the rash was awful - but I can't remember what the Dr said had ...
- Hi T. - That sounds a lot like the baby acne that my daughter got at 5-6 weeks, although hers was only on her face/neck/ears, not on the rest of her body. I just was...
Soap/Shampoo Recommendations for Infant W/ Eczema
Asked by K.H. from Washington DC
on December 28, 2007
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My 4 month old daughter is dealing with eczema. It seems to be brought on by the colder weather and changes in humidity. (We've been using a humidifier in her room to...
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- Good Morning K. When my son was baby ( 2001) he had a serve case of eczema. His skin would get so dry that it would crack and bleed, he was just uncomfortable. I to...
- A lot of time dairy foods can be the culprit for a lot of exzema. So, you may want to try switching to soy milk or cheese to see if this helps her flareups. Milk is ...
- Besides what you've already tried (and limiting the number of baths) I don't have any lotion/soap advice. However, I would strongly recommend looking into the possibl...
Would like Help for Son with Eczema Problems
Asked by M.A. from Cincinnati
on October 28, 2008
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My 8 month old son has eczema, and it's all over his back and stomach, and on his face and shoulders, and behind his ears. I put vasoline behind his ears every night ...
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- My 3 yr old has had a mild case since birth. First, stop giving him a bath every night. This actually makes it worse. We skip two nights in between baths. So if we...
- Your ped should be able to order your son hydrocortisone cream that is stronger than what you would buy over the counter. The colder weather/dry air always seems to i...
- Hi M........Your poor little guy!! I had eczema when I was little, and I believe mine was from food allergies. If it were my child, I would try Melaleuca products. T...
Red Bumpy Rash on Tummy and Back
Asked by R.F. from St. Cloud
on November 27, 2006
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Last week on Wednesday my son (14 months) got a few little bumps on his tummy (about the size of a goose bump). In the past few days the bumps have turned into a rash ...
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- My son gets a bumpy red rash a lot during the winter months. In his case it's eczema. I put 1% hydrocortizone lotion on him and it helps a lot. The redness goes awa...
- If the rash is around the diaper line, my son had a similar rash and the Dr. said that they see this frequently with Pampers users. There's some kind of chemical that...
- I'd definitely take him to the Dr just to be safe though it's probably harmless. Also, try hydrocortisone cream (not gel) on him. I'd stay away from the Aquafor as i...
