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6 Month Shots
Asked by T.S. from Buffalo
on June 30, 2009
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Hello, I have a question my daughter had her 6 month shots yesterday and she has never had any problems with other shots. Well this time I'm not sure if it is the shot...
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- Hi, i just saw your post. My daughter recived her 4 months shots last afternoon, and ran a temprature as well of around 102. She puked once but i think it was because ...
- Every shot has a different set of possible side effects, and fever is common with a lot of them. If your ped didn't give you an information sheet on the shots, reques...
- I would call your pediatrician right away and let them know - just for tracking of reactions and b/c they might want to just check her out too. Your daughters immune ...
How Can I Get My Baby to Be a Gerber Baby?
Asked by J.W. from Cincinnati
on February 6, 2008
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This is a silly question and I haven't given it much thought. I know that every mom thinks that their child is the most beautiful child in the world and I am no except...
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- #1. You'll need to get head shots and perhaps (but not always necessarily) a portfolio. These should be done by a professional. Be ready to pay money to have quality...
- Hi J.: There's a big difference between people telling you your child is cute and the qualities that professional producers and advertisers look for in a model. At m...
- First of all Good Luck! We tried to do the same thing with our 2 year old because every where we went people would comment on how cute he was and how his eyes were th...
One Year Shots the Same Day as International Travel?
Asked by B.M. from San Diego
on June 14, 2008
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I'm torn on weather or not to get my daughter's one year shots before or after our one month trip to Portugal. Her birthday is on a sunday and we leave Monday. My doct...
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- Well B., Let's get the moral bandwagon out of the way first. Congratulations on Sierra, it's unfortunate that you have to still be falling in love with the father ins...
- The only time my kids had reactions to their shots was after the one-year appointment. I would wait until after you return home. If you are concerned about the MMR ...
- I know there is ALOT of ANTI-Vaccine noise on the website, so instead of giving my personal opinion, here is the info from the CDC website. Read the info and then dis...
How save Is Baby Tylenol?
Asked by M.C. from Youngstown
on October 28, 2008
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Hello ladies, I have a 14 week old healthy baby girl. She is teething already. It is miserable! My little angel has turned into a little monster! She is so fussy ...
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- Of course the right ammount is important, but Tylenol has been around forever and is perfectly ok....doctor's wouldn't recommend it and you wouldn't be able to buy it ...
- My daughter was only 5 months when she started teething, and we were traveling at the time! A kind mother told us about a homeopathic remedy. Teething pills found at ...
- One other mom mentioned that 14 weeks is very young to be teething. Are you absolutely sure that she is teething? Could it be an ear infection? They can cause the d...
Baby Food
Asked by K.D. from Spartanburg
on October 25, 2008
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My 8 month old recently has not been too interested in his baby food. He recently had a double ear infection. He used to be a great eater. He would have 2 jars of vegi...
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- He could have a sore throat. I have 3 children, of which one took a bottle only after 3 - 6 months of alternating between breastfeeding and bottle. She is the only o...
- My son had terrible ear infections when he was a baby and I found the same thing happening with his appetite as well. One thing that I did notice was that when he was ...
- Your baby is just getting over being sick so it's no suprise he isn't very intrested in eating. He may associoate pain with eating and drinking from the pressure he f...
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...
First Foods for Baby Who Has Food Allergies in the Family
Asked by E.F. from Washington DC
on May 19, 2009
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Hi Everyone - I have a 9 month old baby, and I am having trouble figuring out what "real" food to give him. I have Celiac Disease (gluten intolerance - wheat, barley, ...
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- E.- It looks like you have gotten some good advice about foods to try. I also have feeding issues, in that my nine month old refuses to eat foods, except for c...
- Many babies dislike baby rice cereal. I would try rice pasta and corn pasta, and make a porridge of rice cooked in chicken broth. How about Quinoa products? I think Q...
- Don't worry too much about a couple months from now, you'd be amazed how fast they transition to solid foods. We didn't do a lot of cereals, went to fruits and vegeta...
12 Month Well-baby Check up and Dropping Formula
Asked by S.F. from Charlotte
on December 18, 2006
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My son's 12 month well baby check is right around the corner and I wanted some advice... the ped. said with the 12 month my son would receive 5 shots (one of these is ...
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- Hey S., I agree with everyone about the shots. I am not sure why your little one is getting so many- my daughter is going in for her 12 month apt. on the 28th. She is ...
- Hello S., First about the shots. I wouldn't worry about making mutipleappointments for him. As you know children at that age don't remeber the naxt day what happen...
- Hello, there is nothing to worry about as far as getting the shots all at once. I have three children, set of twins who are 2 and a 4 year old and they've all gotten ...
Baby with Belly Issues
Asked by C.T. from Nashville
on August 22, 2006
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My 14 month old has been having problems with loose stools for almost a month now. He is even occasionally throwing up either in the middle of the night or early morni...
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- the only thing i can think it might be is he's allergic to something he's eating or might even have a little reflux problem. my son and daughter did the same thing and...
- Hi C.. I'm a stay at home mom of a 2 year old boy. First of all, you don't want them to pass hard stools. I'm sure you're pediatrician told you that. It sounds l...
- Sometimes kids' "guts" get messed up from shots. I am assuming you just got his 12 month shots a couple of months ago. The mainstream medical field may not agree with ...
Dr. Says Baby Weighs to Little
Asked by J.H. from New York
on April 29, 2008
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My son is 16 months old and currently weighs 17lbs. He had his 15 month check up yesterday and my dr. stated he needs to gain more weight (obviuosly). The situation is...
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- Hi My son had Pryloric Stinosis and was fine after surgry and gained weight on schedule sounds like something else could be going on. Maybe he just is growing slow don...
- J., The only thing I can say is that sometimes it is better to trust your gut over what the doctor says. I don't personally think that pooping that often is a probl...
- If his stools are brown it is unlikely to be that he isn't digesting his food. It they tend towards green or yellow that could be a concern. It is actually quite norma...
