Family Law: Toddler, Saline Drops
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Remedies for Congestion in a Newborn
Asked by L.W. from Houston
on March 28, 2008
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My son is six weeks old and has had problems with congestion for a few weeks, but it seems to be getting worse. I use saline drops and try to clean his nose several ti...
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- We had this problem with my daughter starting at 3 weeks and unfortunately we tried everything and it resolved itself by about 2 1/2 months. What we tried was: - s...
- have you talked to your pediatrician? We had a similar problem and we used ayr saline gel w/ aloe very applied w/ a q tip. We also didn't use his nasal asparator much...
- When my children were congested I would put campophenique on their pillow. Touch your fingertip to the open bottle and dab on each side of where their head lays - that...
Traveling with Infant and Sick Family Members
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on March 4, 2010
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Hi Moms!
I have a dilemma......I have to drive to Chicago this weekend with my family for my brother and future sis-in-laws bridal shower. It is a 4 hour drive and...
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- you are NOT paranoid at all....any type of exposure or illiness to a newborn can turn serious very, very fast. I would not take any chances. I know you have to go so...
- Definitely different car and different room. It's too much of a risk with that many people sick. You do not want a sick baby on your hands.
- take separate cars. 4 hours of sneezing, sniffling, all that shared contaminated air. or they shouldn't go at all. get the bride and groom sick too? or YOU s...
Toddler Cold Remedy
Asked by T.C. from Des Moines
on March 11, 2010
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We are sick again! I think this is the 4th or 5th time this season! Argh, come on Spring. Anyway, my question is this. I have children age almost 6 mo and almost 2...
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- I "2nd" Shelli S.'s response. For my 1 1/2 yr old, I give xtra tablets of Vitamin C (Hylands or kid chewables) or I put a few oranges w/banana in a blender and feed th...
- I'm surprised no one mentioned this, but maybe I just missed it. I have found that putting honey & a few drops of lemon juice in some water & warming it up has been a...
- Every person here is telling you different information. This is one of the reasons the Powers That Be decided in part to discontinue medications for children under 6 ...
Seeking Answers for Colds That Keep Coming Back...
Asked by G.S. from Raleigh
on February 28, 2008
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I am a stay at home mom of a 6 month old son. For some odd reason we keep getting colds. They will go away and once we think they are gone for good, they come right b...
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- Have you tried getting new toothbrushes? It's an often overlooked easy fix. Good Luck!
- It may be allergies. My daughter had constant colds or at least we thought that is what it was. Ended up being sinus infections that were being caused by allergies.
- G., unfortunately there is little that you can do other than what you have already mentioned (along with keeping the little one hydrated with liquids. I went through t...
Toddler with Allergies
Asked by L.P. from Philadelphia
on April 18, 2010
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My 3 y/o has been congested, sneezing and has had red, itchy, watery eyes for the past 2 weeks. I've been giving her Claritin which clears up the congestion but does n...
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- my three year has allergies bad. i have not heard of those eyes drops but my doctor did prescribe something. she said it hurt at first but she finally got used to the ...
- Benadryl is typically more effective in more people than Claratin (Though it also causes some amount more drowsiness). Claratin, for example, does nothing for me. Tr...
- Preservatives in eye drops can sting, and for some kids that's a deal-breaker. About 8 out of 10 people benefit from homeopathy, and there are homeopaths who work ...
How to Make This Cold Go Away Permanently
Asked by G.H. from Miami
on June 4, 2009
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Hi mommies,
I need your help badly, my 15 month old son has had a chest cold from as long as I can remember, and because of it he gets fluids in his ears frequently a...
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- If he is sick all the time, especially if it extends into summer, something is wrong. If you're doctor won't listen get another one. I would suspect allergies because ...
- My (then 15 month old) son had a continual cold, too... after I brought him to the doctor for a peanut butter allergic reaction and he was put on Benedryl/Zyrtec for t...
- Have you looked into this being a possible ALLERGY problem?
Has Anyone Ever Used a Chiropractor for Their Babies Sinus Issues?
Asked by D.C. from St. Louis
on September 25, 2008
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My 11 month old daughter has had a runny nose for almost two months now. She has red puffy eyes frequently. She recently was treated with antibiotics for a double ear...
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- Yes, Yes, most definitely Yes! Make sure you are seeing a chiropractor that has a good reputation, and has been in practice for several years. Why have surgery if a no...
- Most definitely! I'm sorry I didn't use one sooner with my first son. I still use a chiropractor with my kids & then if they think they need a medical professional t...
- I dont know where you live but if you live in the north their is a Dr. Michelle Affolter her # ###-###-####. My son is allot older than yours but she does have allot ...
Sick 7 Week Old
Asked by K.G. from Boise
on March 19, 2009
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My daughter is 7 weeks old. She is a great baby-eats great (is already 11 pounds), sleeps 8 hrs a night, and is happy. But she got a cold this week. My husband had ...
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- I would try to find her something over the counter. Call your local pharmacy. They can tell you what to use without having to go to the doc. Good luck and I hope she f...
- You've gotten a ton of advice--listen to your instincts. Not sure why your doctor said not to bring her in. I would do that asap--even on a weekend. Not all children o...
- Use a vaporizer when she sleeps, and suck out her nose with a bulb syringe. If her cough seems to be while she sleeps, you might need to elevate the head side of her ...
Our First Cold!
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on November 18, 2006
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Help! First time mom with our first cold! Even though I am a medical provider - this is new territory for me! I am sure it is viral, so i just called the pedi for some...
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- Whne my daughter had her first cold (she was three months), my pedi told me not to give her any medicine, only use the saline drops and suggested using a humidifier. T...
- Honestly, everything the doctor told you is right. You'll find the infant Pedia-care won't have the same effect on the baby as adult Sudefed does for you. And it rea...
- To avoid possible lengthy colds, like in our family, I would consider doing research on www.glycoscience.org for natural substances, called glyconutrients, that are sa...
Frequent Nose Bleeds
Asked by C.L. from Washington DC
on February 16, 2007
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My 3 year old son has been getting frequent nose bleeds, primarily at night. It seems like they just start on their own, since he's sleeping, I doubt he's picking it....
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- My son will be 4 on the 26th of this month and he gets an average of 2 nosebleeds a day. I did also untill I was about 16 years old and so did my mother in law. I have...
- My then 7 year old daughter did this last winter to the point that the blood backed up into her tear ducts and scared the life out of me!! After several frantic calls...
- My son and my nephew both get nosebleeds. My nephew has gotten them to the point that they actually did some type of procedure on him at the doctor's office. My son ...
