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Child Won't Take Medication
Asked by M.N. from Jonesboro
on March 7, 2008
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My 19 month old son will not take medication when he is sick. He will spit it out, throw up or cry and scream. It is awful. Any suggestions?
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- I had a child like this . . .my husband and I as a team could hold her down and force the medicine - then she would throw up on us. When she was really sick, I asked ...
- My daughter does the exact same thing. She will even go so far as to gag herself. We are making a few breakthroughs though. Try bribing your son. I know it sounds ...
- M., Have you tried talking to your local pharmacist about the flavorings that can be added to medication? I did that with my son and it seemed to work. It costs aro...
Vaccination
Asked by R.R. from Lewiston
on February 3, 2008
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i have a 13 year old daughter and i am wondering what your opinions are on the new vaccine for the cervical cancer--pro or con?? can you help me make this very import...
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- I am 41 yrs old, have a degree in biochemistry, and have 2 daughters old enough to get this vaccine. I will not do it. the problem i have is that it only 'protects' ...
- I wanted to add my two cents. I would not recommend this to anyone to do. The risks FAR outweigh the "good". Research, research and research!
- I'm the mom of a 14 year old, and I myself have the virus (hpv) this vaccine *may* protect women from. Some of the reasons I object to this vaccine are: there are 100s...
Kid Dentist
Asked by S.H. from Phoenix
on November 8, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone can recommend a nice child dentist for my children to see. I have a 3 & 4 yr old, NO dental insurance, so we would be paying ourselves. We l...
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- we go to Dr Turley on Greenfeild and Southern. and pay out of pocket as well! hes not a "kid Dentist" but he does kids and hes a good honest Dr. Ive been going to him ...
- I take my kids to Dr Ball. He is on Guadalupe and hmm Greenfield I think. Just across the street from Greenfield Library. He is a pediatrict dentist. My kids have bee...
- Hi, S.! It looks like you received several great responses to your question. I, too, have good news for you regarding locating a good kids' dentist. A couple of week...
1St Birthday!
Asked by C.L. from Charleston
on November 26, 2006
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My son's first birthday is coming up in February. I haven't decided yet what to do for his party. We will probably just have family over at my parent's house. It wo...
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- The first birthday is kind of special because it's the first. We went with the Little People Farm cake so he could play with the toys after he dug in the cake. We ha...
- Four my 4 year old's first B.day I had the theme of Elmo becouse that is what he liked. I had bought a small cake for just him to stick his hands and face in. If you h...
- personally...i would not bother with a theme at all this young. he's not going to know any better...wait for a theme party till he's old enuf to really know what is g...
NEED Monkey Ideas for 4Yo Bday
Asked by F.C. from Tampa
on February 29, 2008
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Hey there I really need some great ideas for my little girl's 4th Bday Party. Monday is her Bday but we are doing the party on the 15th so I have a bit of time to plan...
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- Have a character Party for the kids that love to dress up My Nephew had a star wars party it was a blast everyone came as either Darth Vader,Luke skywalker,Chewbacka,P...
- You can make your own cake in the shape of a monkey head by baking one large circle(10-12 inches) and 2 smaller circles (about 6 inches) Use the large circle for yo...
- sounds silly, but kids love to pretend...how about a prize for the best monkey impersonation? or have the kids all name items that monkeys are associated with...banan...
Toddler Fights Getting Her Teeth Brushed
Asked by S.P. from Albuquerque
on November 7, 2008
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My 14 month old fights brushing. She has the standard front 8 and 4 molars. I quickly get in there but don't feel like it's doing much. She sometimes chews on in for a...
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- My 16 month old has been fighting brushing for months but we seem to have found the solution. We bought him one of the Colgate spinning head toothbrushes with Diego on...
- Modern diets leave us homo sapiens so vulnerable to decay. I wish it was just easier to eat natural food raw and forget the whole brushing, flossing, swishing etc etc...
- Hi S., This is a fun one to tackle yes:) MOST toddler really hate to have their teeth brushed...they don't like the flavor, they dont' want to take time away from p...
Activities for My 7 Year Old Niece to Do.
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on June 8, 2010
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Ok I've asked a similar post, but it was during rainy weather. I am yet again watching my niece for who knows how long while we wait for an opening in her daycare day ...
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- what does she play with at home? can she bring it to your house? she could bring something new every day or bring something to keep at your house for the week. when...
- Make a trip sometime to a craft store. They have literally hundreds of things for projects---paints for paper or clothing, beads to string and make jewelry, puzzles, I...
- When our girls at that age we couldn't afford much. So We made things like a frog out of paper plate and colored them,and masks and even teras out of my BILL envelopes...
Chipped Tooth - 16 Month Old :(
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on March 29, 2010
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My 3 year old knocked down the baby (she's 16 months) this morning and she bumped her mouth on our slate floor. I noticed while changing her diaper just now that she ...
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- My daughter fell and chipped the corner of her right front tooth when she was about 14 months old. It seems to be fine and she managed to wear down the spot so it's n...
- Make an appointment with a Pediatric Dentist. They will prob. put the child to sleep and cap it. My grand-daughter fell down the metal steps at her moms on a visit a...
- I am a dental assistant and my daughter chipped one of her teeth so I know a little about all of this. The dentist will look at it and as long as it is not chipped to ...
Advice on Preterm Labor
Asked by H.G. from Kansas City
on January 16, 2009
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I am not quite 34 weeks pregnant and was put on strict bedrest this afternoon after the Dr. discovered that I have dilated to a 3 and am 50% effaced. As long as I'm l...
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- I was actually not due till the end of March. I was a full time worker and mother of a very active 4 year old, when I was put on bedrest at the end of January. I'd be...
- I echo all the other moms' responses. Your womb is the safest place for that baby. Every day you stay pregnant is an accomplishment. Just think of it this way: your...
- Hi, H.. Yes, please listen to your doctor. I know that it is really hard when you have a little one running around. Is there anyone that can come in and help yo...
Should I Have an Amniocentesis??
Asked by I.M. from Los Angeles
on December 15, 2009
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I am 37 years old and just went through my 2nd trimester screening. Although my numbers came back "negative" and I tested out 1 in 400 for my chance of Down Syndrome, ...
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- Hi I., I can see why you would be struggling with this decision. When a doctor tells us that we should do something, we would tend to trust that recommendation! Howe...
- I had 2 amnios. My second child came back 1 in 200, went to UCSD med school, they were awesome, did an indepth ultrasound, measured bones in arms and legs and head. S...
- I would only do it if the results would change your future. If you are planning to love the baby regardless of whether or not it has Downs then it really doesn't matt...
