Dry Cleaner: Infant
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Dry Clean Only down Comforter in the Washing Machine???
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on December 24, 2010
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Our down comforter is dry clean only according to the tag. With the holidays approaching I know I will have to go without for a while if I take it in to be cleaned, p...
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- I'd spot clean the blood carefully, then take to dry cleaners. We use our heavy comforter from Oct to March or so and dry clean in between.
- I have a front load washer and dryer that are large capacity. I've had great results with both of our down duvets! They are dry clean only -but not anymore! I just was...
- I wash all of ours (7) once a month to once every 2-3 mo and have for over 10 years. The biggest trick is 3 tennis balls in the dryer. They break apart the feathe...
Chem Dry or Steam Clean
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on June 12, 2007
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Need good cleaning of my carpets that will last. Okay, I've seen so many requests for carpet cleaners, and many recommendations. Have used Dalworth and Stanley Steem...
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- TLC Carpet Cleaning in Carrolton/Lewisville is great. However, you might just need new carpet and if your child is still dropping things on the carpet and the dogs ...
- I have used Chem Dry a couple of times and have to say I do like their method. It is not actually "dry". They spray on a foam that is similar to soda water (I know t...
- The people at the flooring stores all recommend hot water extraction by a company that has truck mounted equipment. This is so that all the water that they put into y...
Infant Ecema
Asked by K.C. from Detroit
on January 18, 2007
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Hi! My son is 7 months old and has infant ecema. His dr. gave him cortisone cream and told me to only use a small amt. on a small area each day. I've heard that it ...
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- Hi K. My son also has the problem on his cheeks and when he would have a bad flare up, we used a dab of cortisone mixed with Aveeno Baby and it usually cleared up r...
- one of my children has eczema very badly. I did a lot of research and found that Hemp lotion is a great alternative to the steroids cream. I lather him up a few time...
- Hey there my son has the same thing and he is the same age..well he will be 8 months the end of this month...but anyhow...our doctore recommended that we bath him ever...
Hand Washing Dry Cleanables
Asked by L. from Mobile
on February 14, 2009
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Hi all,
I'm looking for advice from thrifty, environmently conscious folks out there. I'd like to start hand-washing my "dry clean only" sweaters because I'd like ...
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- I use Dryel...it keeps them super clean and fresh with just a light ironing on some of my pants and such. I only take things to the dry cleaners once a season or so j...
- I use Dryel for things that are dry clean only. If it says to hand wash, I have found that putting it on delicate cycle in the washing machine and laying it flat to d...
- I use Woolite for all of my wool and cashmere sweaters. I bought a mesh drying screen at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It dries a lot faster than laying things flat to dry on ...
Infant in Pool
Asked by B.K. from Evansville
on August 31, 2008
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I have an 8 week old son and was wandering at what age did you swim with your infant in the pool? I'm not really concerned about him being in the water but more conce...
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- I've been told no swimming and/or sunscreen until six months of age.
- We have a pool and our youngest two (twins) were born in July of last year and were in the pool around 4 weeks old. They were born at 36 weeks and I asked our doctor a...
- my daughter was a month and a half the first time she was ever in a pool or in the ocean the doctors didn't say anything. Just got with your gut feeling.
Camping with an Infant.
Asked by H.J. from San Francisco
on June 29, 2009
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DH and I have friends who love camping. They have invited us to go on some trips with them. We just cannot agree on what to do with our 4 month old daughter. My idea i...
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- hi H.! we love camping and travelling, too, and we've NEVER been sorry we brought along our portable crib/play pen; it's great for sleeping, a clean place for baby to...
- When we took my daughter camping when she was 5 months old it was actually really easy. She slept in the pack and play at night and then played inside it during the da...
- We camped with my son starting when he was 5 weeks old. I recommend camping before they start to be too mobile. We just made a pad for him to sleep on in the tent and ...
Infant Constipation
Asked by S.M. from Greensboro
on April 4, 2008
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I have a 15 week old precious daughter who seems to me to be constipated. I nurse her only once in the morning and pump breastmilk and feed her a bottle during the da...
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- You can try sugar & water. Also, lay her on her belly & massage gently just above her bottom & just below her back in a circular motion. I had read that in one of th...
- Hi S. My 6 mth old had the same problems. You really should not do Kayro because it is like honey and can have botulizm (spelling?) in it. You can do miralx, my doc...
- she does not sound constipated. she just has her own bowel pattern, as does everyone. as long as she is not uncomfortable, and when she does have a bm it is soft, she ...
How to Clean?
Asked by V.D. from Toledo
on February 5, 2007
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Hello. We bought our son who is 16 months old a cream colored suede child recliner chair for Christmas. Now of course, I should of never bought this color, but we want...
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- The safest bet is to start with a slightly damp paste of baking soda and water... scrub it into the stained areas and let it sit. The spritz it with a little vinega...
- This might be a long shot, but why not try making or creating some sort of slip cover of his favorite character or making one of those fleece-fringe-tie blankets to th...
- Hello V.. We have a Suede couch, and I use a foam spray called tuff stuff. We have kids and they are always getting something on the couch. It takes out everything. ...
How Do You Clean a Baby's Ears?
Asked by B.P. from Minneapolis
on March 6, 2009
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My 11 month old was just diagnosed with an ear infection (probably a double ear infection, but there was too much wax in the ear that she's been poking at for the doct...
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- B. - First off I want to say, I hate it when doctors make you feel like a bad parent when you were trying to keep you child healthy and safe. Why can't they just s...
- I have a friend who is an audiologist (ear doctor). When our child was born she told us not to touch the ears. Their ear canals and ear drums are very tiny and delic...
- My doctor advised a couple drops of olive oil in each ear at bathtime is good. Leave it in for about 5 minutes and then rinse it out with a little water. Don't dump wa...
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...
