Hives: Seventh Generation
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Diaper Rash with Cloth Diapers
Asked by H.H. from Philadelphia
on June 5, 2009
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I've been using cloth diapers for several months with no problems. I recently switched to seventh generation laundry detergent and I believe that my kids are allergic ...
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- I second the Triple Paste suggestion! It is the bomb for stubborn diaper rash.
- When I was little, our family doctor instructed my mom to use a mild soap and run 2 rinse cycles - the first one with vinegar added and the second one using just water...
- Plain old corn starch works wonders for diaper rash.
Food Allergy Rashes
Asked by E.M. from Denver
on May 5, 2011
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My 3 year old test positive for mild reactivity to milk, egg and cats. She has eczema but also breaks out these darker red patches kind of like hives but sometimes rea...
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- My food allergy hives broke out anywhere and would change places. My anywhere - I do mean that. I hated on my feet, and OMG when on private areas, UGH! I had them for ...
- There are breads that do not have milk or egg in them. Mostly the whole wheat or whole grain brands. Just read the ingredients on the back. Those are the ones that ...
- I would bather her in Aveeno oatmeal bath for excema and use the cream as well that has helped my son. It will also help with the rashes. I think maybe you need to s...
Unknown Food Allergy
Asked by B.J. from Abilene
on December 19, 2008
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My daughter is 3 years old and had developed hives and welps all over her torso, arms, legs and behind when she woke up yesterday morning. We immediately went to the m...
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- It could very well be the acid in the apple juice - especially if it has added citric or ascorbic acid, there is a rare but real allergy to ascorbic acid and it's in a...
- Here's my "If I were you" advice... Feed her only fruits & vegetables- a vegan diet- until the rash disappears. And even with fruits and vegetables, you may have to ...
- Please call me. I can probably help you. It sounds like she maybe be allergic to gluten and if she is this can have really bad side affects and cause a lot of health i...
Daughter Allergic to Dye in Diapers? Any Disposables That Are Dye-free .. &Work
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on July 10, 2008
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My youngest is almost 18 mo. Since summer started she has been getting a rash down each side of her bottom underneath her diaper. She'll go outside to play w/ no ras...
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- I tried 7th Generation when my daughter was having a similar issue. They seemed to work, but are expensive. They are chlorine free and latex free - the two most comm...
- I think Seventh Generation diapers are dye free--they sell them at Central Market, Whole Foods, those kinds of places
- I think 7th Generation diapers are dye free. I have used them since my little girl came home from the hospital, and I have never had a problem with them.
Possible Allergy to Female Products
Asked by T.A. from Sacramento
on December 9, 2010
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This is a bit of a personal question here. I have year round allergy & sinus problems. I have noticed that whenever it's that "time of the month" they are worse than...
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- You really aren't supposed to use anything scented or powders or anything like that around your lady parts. They def. make unscented everything-pads, tampons, etc ...
- You could be sensitive to the scent which I guess could possibly cause the sinus/allergy problem. There are definitely unscented ones. Migraines, though, are very co...
- Do you get an allergic rash from the pads? I don't think the pads are causing sinus allergic reactions. I have bad allergies as well. And I do notice that I get them ...
Seeking Advice Re: 7-Month Old Who Scratches
Asked by S.O. from New York
on June 17, 2008
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I've been loyally reading everyone's postings everyday and finally have one I need your help with. Our 7-month old delicious girl is generally very easy - great eater...
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- My son did the same thing when he was a baby. We gave him a soft toy to hold that he would use to rub against his head instead of his fingernails. We got him this bu...
- Even if you don't see any type of irritation on her skin, she may have eczema. I would mention this to your pediatrition and see if they have any helpfull hints to see...
- I know what you mean. I have a 5 months old daughter that scratches as well when she is tired and wants to sleep. But not like as you desribe your daughter doing. H...
Unscented Diapers
Asked by J.M. from Salinas
on June 18, 2008
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My 9 month old daughter has a rash in her diaper area that I cannot seem to clear up. I've tried Desitin, Butt Paste, A&D, Resinol, you name it. She went to the doctor...
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- My daughter had sort of the same problem. I recommend cloth diapers. Are you sure it's not a yeast infection? Sometimes the babys urine doesn't mix well wtih the di...
- Hi J., My now 2-year-old grand-daughter had the same problem when she was about 4-months old. She had gotten a terrible rash that would not go away with anything. ...
- My daughter had a rash that no amount of cream would take care of because of the moisture. I used a lot of baby powder (cornstarch) and it cleared it right up. It's b...
Has Any One Heard of Melaleuca?
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on October 23, 2009
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I have been using other "natural" products for a while now. A friend of mine just told me about Melaeuca. Has anyone here ever used these products? I initially thou...
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- Melaleuca has been my worst nightmare for 5 YEARS. The products are NOT all natural, they even claim to be "Green"! We spent a MINIMUM of 70 dollars per month (you h...
- I used it and loved it. I don't have a local pusher, um salesperson at the moment, so I'm back to chemical cleaners.
- No Melaleuca is not all natural, like they claim. I belonged for almost a year before I actually realized, silly me, I just thought since it was the all natural compa...
Safe Cleaning Products
Asked by W.A. from Dallas
on July 13, 2011
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I want to start using cleaning products that have less chemicals and are safe for the kids. There are many brands at the health store, some are expensive. Did any of...
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- I really like the Mrs. Meyer's (it's $7.99 a bottle but you dilute it with water to make the counter/all purpose cleaner and one bottle lasts a LONG time and I use it ...
- Just use vinegar. It cleans everything better than commercial things and the smell goes away fast!
- we really like seventh generation products, or the cleaners from trader joes. you can get seventh generation products in most stores, target is the cheapest i have fo...
Eczema
Asked by B.S. from Sioux City
on February 24, 2008
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Hello,
My 2 year old son has eczema- BAD! It is all over his body, even the top of his head, and he is constantly itching-to the point he is bleeding. We have been to...
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- Have you tried gentel naturals eczema wash? I even use it on hair. I have also found aveno eczema lotion (can only find at walgreens over by the bandaids) and eledel c...
- How often does he take baths? I know that little boys like to get dirty but if he is not dirty, don't give him a bath. You need to try and limit the baths as much as...
- Let me start by saying that I am not sure what others have responded with. My youngest at 9 mo has the worst Eczema I have ever seen. I had also tried numerous over t...
