Gripe Water
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4 Month Old Is Vomitting
Asked by R.L. from Norfolk
on January 14, 2007
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Hey mothers..my little girl just can't keep no milk or water down it seems..it just started the other day and I don't know why. I give her a bottle with cereal and I b...
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- try what they call gripe water it is made with fennel and ginger it worked so well for my little boy when he was a little baby now i use it with my 3 week old daughter...
- R., I too had the same thing happen to me with my little girl. It got so bad one time that I actually went to the Emergency Room with her, she was throwing up ever...
- First, cereal in a bottle can be a choking hazard. If you want to give cereal, feed it from a spoon. There is a stomach bug going around right now. I spent this w...
Constipation Problem
Asked by M.M. from San Francisco
on April 12, 2010
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Hello,
I just recently started my 7 1/2 month baby on finger foods, he hated the puree baby food. Well, since then, he seems to be having a hard time to defecate. I...
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- Aw poor you and baby! How about a little prune JUICE cut with water? Maybe you could puree the adult food as opposed to giving him the pureerd Gerber food? Maybe he...
- Try reading this website, M.: http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/constip.htm My best to you and your little one, D.
- I use Woodward's gripe water that I get from Indian grocery store for kids. They are 4 and 2. I used to give them gripe water twice (10AM and 6PM) every single day unt...
Baby with Gas
Asked by L.K. from Chicago
on September 12, 2007
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I have my 4 week old son on Enfamil lipl and he has horrible gas and is not popping as much as normal. Our doctor said to give him a bit of water, maybe in a few weeks...
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- Hi L., my daughter had the same problem with gas. Her belly always hard. Apple juice really helped to induce bowel movement. Consult your pediatrician about how much a...
- Dr. Brown's Bottles and Gas Drops.
- I totally understand how you feel. I went through the same problem with my daughter. She'd be soo much pain and cry so much that she would throw up. I started giving...
"Seeking Information/advice About Bathtime for Babies"
Asked by K.G. from Iowa City
on July 11, 2008
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My seven month old daughter has always enjoyed her nightly baths before her bedtime. For about three days now when she gets in the water she starts crying and doesn't...
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- All three of my babies did this, all at different times...it's just a phase they grow out of...and may go through again in a few months. Stick with your usual routine...
- Our son went through a few phases like that -- he got a bath (as part of bedtime) every night between 4mo. & 18 mo. old. Basically we still always put him in the ba...
- Ahhh yes I have felt your confusion! Both of my children have gone through phases of bath time hatred. I don't know why. However I can say that when I have taken them ...
9 Mo Old Has to Have CT Scan
Asked by K.A. from Washington DC
on June 11, 2008
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Has anyone's child had to have a CT scan? My son is scheduled for one on Friday and I'm wondering what to expect. They tell me he can't have breastmilk after 2am and w...
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- I guess because of what type of test they are scanning is the reason he is unable to eat? Well My son had to have one on his head when our sitter dropped him on his he...
- Remind them that breast milk is considered a CLEAR liquid, and don't settle for one person's opinion behind the desk, ask a nurse practitioner or doctor, and also remi...
- I have had a cat scan and it's nothing to be afraid of, even for your child. You will just have to patient with him when he gets hungry or thirsty until it's done and ...
Diaper Rash in 3 Week Old
Asked by T.G. from New York
on October 7, 2009
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I have a 3 week old son with horrible diaper rash on his bum. We are only using cotton and water to clean him (no wipes) and using A&D and Desitin at each change (the...
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- I have used Triple Paste for my son and my daughter. it is a little pricey but when it gets really raw it doesn't matter the price. There is a little tube for $8 or a ...
- Hi! I have two boys, ages 2 and 5. Some people don't think it works but it did for me. The people at Daycare told me about it. After the bottom is washed, applie...
- I used the desitine night time (purple bottle) and caked it on. This usually cleared things within hours. The A&D and regular desitine are good for everyday use, but a...
2 Month Old Eating Issues
Asked by N.H. from Omaha
on March 5, 2008
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Here's my problem. My two month old daughter has been bottle fed from day 1. For the past two months, she has had the same bottles, and no switch in formula. She is ...
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- As long as she is gaining weight you don't need to worry about how much she is eating. When our daughter was 4 months she was only eating 3 to 4 oz bottles. Sometime...
- It has been my experience that kiddos will go through cycles of eating more and less all the time. I've seen it on a regular basis for 7 years now. It's important to...
- With my other two children I have found that they eat when and how much their bodies tell them too. As long as it is within reason, let her eat as her body dictates. ...
Should I Change Formula ?
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on November 16, 2008
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My newborn (16 days old) has recently started displaying signs of pretty bad gas. I've tried some Little Tummies Gripe Water and Mylicon Gas drops and that doesn't se...
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- Hi there. Our daughter had the same problem and those drops didn't work (my husband thought they did, but they didn't) Our doctor switched her formual a few times unt...
- I only endorse Carnation Good Start. They say it is the closest to breast milk, and I believe it. My first child had sooooo many problems with all those other formul...
- My son had lots of problems too. WE had him on nutramigen until he was 7 months old and then he was able to tolerate regular formula. WE put him on nestle good start...
Fussy Baby from Birth
Asked by A.K. from Milwaukee
on April 1, 2010
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I have a 7 week old baby boy that was 3.5 weeks early, he actually spend the first 1.5 weeks in the hospital due to immature lungs. My son does not seem happy at all, ...
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- Hi A.! My now 3 1/2 year old was a very fussy baby! As soon as we brought him home from the hospital all he seemed to do was cry. At first I thought it was colic and t...
- Have you tried to keep him awake after feeding to develop any type of schedule? Sometimes the consistency of that can settle them down. (Not for everyone, but it sou...
- Do you "wear" him at all? My daughter was like your son, but as soon as I started wearing her in a HotSling - doesn't need to be that kind - she seriously turned into ...
Gripewater/Sleep Position Help
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on March 29, 2007
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Does anyone know where i can find some Gripe Water in the Saginaw/Keller area? I am in desperate need to try some.
My infant is now 2 months old and has her days...
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- I found Gripewater at Kroger.
- Have you had the ultrasound yet to check for GERD? If she has that, it may help to elevate her bed with a pillow UNDER the mattress so the gastric acid can't flow bac...
- Ah...she's fine! I'll just come over again and put her to bed for you!! LOL! Just kidding, friend! I hope you find sanity soon!
