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Toddler Tummy Ache Remedy?
Asked by K.J. from Orlando
on July 8, 2009
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Hello Mommies! Does anyone have a good tummy ache remedy for a toddler? My 19mo old daughter had her first tummy ache tonight at bed time, and I searched all over the ...
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- Pure, therapeutic grade peppermint oil on the tummy will soothe upset stomachs, reduce fevers, and really help. Let me know if you need some. S. F. Massage thera...
- Heat - Get out a heating pad, fold a towel in half and lay it over the heat (this protects them from getting burned), set the heating pad on low and get them to lay on...
- sorry to hear that, hope she feels better soon. you could try the Infant's Mylicon or you can also try the children Maalox that should help her.
Acid Reflux
Asked by K.S. from Philadelphia
on October 15, 2008
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My 7 month old daughter was diagnosed with acid reflux last week. Her symptoms are difficulty swallowing breastmilk and formula at times, coughing alot and gagging wh...
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- Our son's had it since 2mo (hiatal hernia). Zantac never worked on him, so we do: Axid (which is increased with every 2lbs of weight gain) 3x/day, rice cereal in bot...
- My daughter was diagnosed with acid reflux when she was a few days old and was put on Zantac. She outgrew it when she was 9 months old. She was constantly spitting u...
- We had the same issues with my now almost 2 year old. He was on Zantac seemed to work for maybe a month and then stopped. Then they swiched him to another medicine s...
2 Year Molars?
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on June 22, 2009
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just real quickly because obviously i shouldn't be on here right now but i need some answers! my son had swollen glands yesterday (he'll be 3 at the end of sept), well...
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- I'd call the pediatrician & set another appt. If he is in such pain that it is affecting his speech, I'd say it is not teething. Try to rule out an infected tooth. Bu...
- I suggest the Tylenol Meltaways. They are small and look/taste like candy. Once your child puts them in the mouth, they melt fast and taste good! I have one son who...
- Anything is possible with children. It could be teething. Have you tried the chewable tylenol or motrin? I would also just say that doctors don't always see the proble...
Milk Allergy, Acid Reflux or WHAT???
Asked by J.L. from Charlotte
on January 21, 2009
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I daughter is 6 1/2 weeks old and is having issues with feeding.
Symptoms:
Spitting up - a lot now that on Nutramigen, before it was occasional.
Diarrhea - for a ...
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- Hi J., These sound like a variety of symptons. I was doing a little research for you, but hard to pinpoint. Look at this site. http://www.parents.com/baby/health/...
- J., I would take your child to Dr. Freeman (a GI doctor at UNC) and ask if perhaps your son had EGID (Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease). Tell her that someone...
- Hi J., I am so sorry for your frustration. I have been there myself. My son was breastfed until he was 4 mos old, and honestly, the symptoms were WORSE when breastfed...
2 Week-old Baby with Reflux
Asked by E.F. from Baton Rouge
on July 9, 2008
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My 2 week-old daughter has gastroesophageal reflux (GER) which causes her to regurgitate a lot and makes her extremely uncomfortable. I am writing for some advice on ...
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- Oh, I hope the Prevacid helps!! I hate it when you know that they are miserable and you are doing everything you can for them! (And it sounds like you are doing any ...
- First of all, do not worry about giving your daughter "prescription drugs." These medications simply reduce a small amount of the acid production in the body and are ...
- Please take your daughter to a chiropractor who works with children and babies. The signs you described are those of a spinal misalignment. This can happen during the ...
Strange rash...what Is It From?
Asked by L.K. from Abilene
on September 25, 2008
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Hi Moms! Ok I have a dilema. I know you have lots of experience so you can help me out. My son (21 mo.) had a fever Sat. and Sun. I kept him home and called the Dr...
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- Consider the rash contagious until you know what it is.
- A friend of mine just told me that her daughter had the Christmas tree virus. It involves the trunk, fever, and welt like spots. (I had never heard of it.) Hopefull...
- As one of the other mom's said, Scarlet fever is the next step after strep. When my son was in 1st grade, he woke up with a rash around the neck of his new pj's. He ...
What Helps 10Month Old with Constipation?
Asked by M.R. from Terre Haute
on September 1, 2006
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Fellow Moms,
I need some ideas on how to help my 10 month old with constipation.we have been to the doctor,we have tried plum juice,plum fruit cups,milk of magnesium(...
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- Hi M., My 18 month old had problems with this as well. I found that if I let him have about 4-6 oz of white grape juice everyday he did remarkably better. I would...
- I have found that a spoonful of white kayro syrup works wonders. The doctor introduced it to me and It is awesome.
- My mother always used for us, and now I for my son... Karo Syrup. Its in the baking isle, very dark syrup in a clear bottle with I believe a blue label. Just put a Tbs...
Seeking Info on Herpes Inside the Mouth
Asked by S.B. from Atlanta
on May 18, 2008
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Has anyone heard of Herpes inside the mouth? My son has nasty looking sores in his mouth. His gums are so swollen that his teeth are barely visible. His gums are ble...
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- Poor baby! Kids put EVERYTHING in their mouths -- it's a wonder more little ones don't have oral herpes... Do the Oragel for the discomfort and call the pediatrici...
- http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/oral-herpes Hey S.: I remember reading one time that something like 90% of the population has this virus. It's not uncommon at ...
- A friend of mine at church has a son who gets these blisters like that too. She gives him meds for them. They are very painful but the medication helps....I'd get a se...
Reflux
Asked by A.H. from Toledo
on April 17, 2009
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What do you do for your child's reflux? Do you notice they gag for air alot and have hiccups several times a day? When did they outgrow it? My little girl is on 2ml of...
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- My son has reflux and was on .5ml of zantac twice a day. He just turned 7 mo. and we have reduced the med to once a day. His ped. said that the zantac would help with ...
- My sympathies. My baby boy had pretty severe reflux that started to improve around 4 months. He's six months now and although he is still a frequent "spitter" it reall...
- my oldest had reflux as a baby and be added rice to his baby formula. you may ask your Dr. if that will help.
Diaper Rash
Asked by M.B. from Wichita
on November 9, 2007
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Hi moms,
I'm having problems with my son having HORRIBLE diaper rash, his poor bottom is so raw I can't touch him. The problem is he has to take antibiotics every da...
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- I swear on the product "Butt Paste." You can get it at Wal-mart. It's great!!! It clears up a red and rashed bottom very quickly!!
- I also wanted to recommend a spray diaper rash treatment. My second son had horrible excema and that is the only thing that worked for him. I had to buy it online thou...
- I'm not sure if he's old enough (you may want to contact his pediatrician), but I found that peach juice helps with loose bowels. Also, I love Arbonne's diaper cream ...
