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Infant Allergies
Asked by D.H. from Miami
on September 4, 2008
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My daughter has had horrible eczema since she was two months old (she is now 5 1/2). Last week, we had her blood drawn for an allergy test. Today we find out she is ...
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- switching to formula will only make it more likely for your daughter to develop more allergies. Why are you cutting out garlic? As for the cat, did the doctor say she ...
- My son was diagnosed at 2 months but it does not sound like it was as severe as your daughter. We really did not have to do intense therapy until he was 4.5 years. He ...
- I also have a daughter that has bad eczema. She was also about the same age, and now she is 2 1/2 yrs old. I'm not sure if you need to cut those things out of your di...
Bad Baby Eczema
Asked by L.P. from Raleigh
on March 10, 2011
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Hi moms. Does anyone have advice about baby eczema? My 9 month old seems to have a really bad case. He scratches until he bleeds behind his knees. The eczema affec...
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- My daughter also started with eczema around 8 or 9 months, it went away for a long time abut came back with a vengence in the past year. It was so bad a few weeks ago...
- Stop using burt's bees. Give him an oatmeal bath and only bath him with Avenno products or Mustela for very sensitive skin. Cut his nails short, always keep them short...
- Definately sounds like an allergy (my 5 year old had eczema from 9 months through 4 years until they FINALLY had me go to an allergist!!) I know Elidel is a black box ...
Must Have Baby Products
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2009
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I am a first time Mom going through books and lists of must have baby items. Any advice of what you really should have and what you don't need so urgently for the firs...
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- Hi there. Please check out my book - What Haven't They Told Me? I would be happy to give you a discount if you let me know you found out about my book on Mamasource....
- You've gotten some really great advice from the other mamas...but one thing I didn't see is a sound machine. We got one for our son when he was 9 months old, and it w...
- I may be in the minority here, but aside from whatever you need in the first two weeks, buy as needed. I have dozens and dozens of bottles that were never used. See wh...
Baby Eczema
Asked by S.T. from Philadelphia
on March 26, 2008
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My son is 4 months old and has a rash mainly on his eyeslids and underneath his eyes. He also has a little on his chin and cheeks. The pediatrician said it is eczema a...
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- My son is 3.5 years old and had eczema in various creases in his body. Initially his pediatrician thought it was no big deal and told me to use hydrocortisone cream. ...
- Hi S.- my son is now 2 1/2, and as an infant he started out with eczema, then it went to food allergy and asthma, apparently this is the common order. My son would ge...
- UPDATE 4/2/08 - I had a follow up visit with the pediatrician and saw a different doctor than last time. Just to clarify on my last post - we talked about the use of ...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
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. ...
Infant with Possible Food Allergies
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on April 29, 2010
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My five month old baby boy has had pretty bad eczema on his cheeks, chest and ankles since 2 months old. I had tried Aquaphor, and nothing. Then I tried Cortizone oinm...
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- That is really unfortunate. I am sure it is also uncomforable for him. I am not a doctor, so I would say you should always seek out professional advise for this sort...
- In addition to other advice: Make sure you are using a "Free" laundry detergent -- without fragrance or dyes. Also I would try to eliminate the wheat. You will know...
- My son has eczema and all the Aveno baby items we use for him from body wash to lotion. He has cleared up great and one breaks out when he is up against something that...
Baby Eczema Keeps Coming Back with a Vengence. Help!
Asked by N.F. from Reno
on November 30, 2009
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My baby has pretty severe eczema on her face! the doc told me to use Hydrocortizone for flare ups and keep her skin hydrated all the time. That is what we've been doin...
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- I have plaque psoroisis and the best fix is the tanning bed and fish oil. Both are not exactly kid friendly solutions! Spending a little time outside everyday can ma...
- While there are prescription creams for eczema, I've had good luck w/ Aveeno products on my girls -- both w/ eczema and sensitive skin (one is allergic to sunscreen!)....
- Hi, My son had the same problem as a baby, and luckily he outgrew it at around 1 year old. Before that, I would put Cetaphil lotion and then spread Aquafor or Vaseli...
Experience with Baby Acne?
Asked by L.C. from Miami
on September 8, 2009
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Hi All,
I have a 1 month old beautiful baby boy that seems to have a mild case of baby acne... I've researched online and it says this is a normal occourance to abo...
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- Ask your ped about vitamin e oil. I wouldn't use too much soap, just warm water on a soft cloth or cotton ball. And don't get too worried about it. It's a phase, like...
- Hi L., My grandson also had it and we used ABC Wash by Arbonne. It's Pure Safe and Beneficial. No chemicals like no more tears has. You can find it here: www.J..my...
- It's very common and no big deal - follow the advice you got and do not be tempted to squeeze any whiteheads you may see! It will go away in a few weeks. Make sure y...
Anyone Ever Heard a Child with Eczema Developing Food Allergies?
Asked by C.R. from Orlando
on March 25, 2009
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Hi Mommies!
I have a 17 month old toddler who was born with moderate to severe eczema. My husband and I have never really been too concerned with what he ate as it e...
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- Hi C., Kids with eczema are much more likely to develop food allergies and are at increased risk to develop asthma. I would go see your doctor and get an appointment...
- Hi there! From what I do know about eczema, it is related to allergies and can flair up if one eats an offending food. As some will suggest, try limiting his diet and...
- In my experience, Eczema is almost ALWAYS a result of food allergies. The top ones are milk, wheat ( gluten) and then other allergies. If your child has had even the...
