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Constipated 16 Month Old

My son has been getting constipated a lot lately - he will push and push and nothing comes out - we end up having to use a glycerin suppository to get him to poop. We've got him taking flax seed oil - which helped at first but doesn't seem to be making a difference at first. Our doctor recommended the flax see oil, and siad if that doesn't help we should try switching him to soy or rice milk - which I'd rather not do - I've heard soy's really not that great - esp for boys. We've been trying to get extra fuit & veggies into his diet - and...

I Have a 4 Month Old Baby with Eczema

My 4 month old baby has eczema. No matter what I use, it doesn't seem to...

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Help W/ Eczema on 6 Month

My 6 month old has had a rash in the creases of her arms and behind her...

Diarrhea in 6 Month Old

My concern is that my 6 month old has had diarrhea since Thursday. At first...

My Five Month Old Has Food Allergies to My Breastmilk! What Do I Eat?

I noticed something not right at about four weeks of nursing my little guy.....

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Switching Formula....a Strange rash...and Baby Dandruff???

I have 2 questions. The first pertains to switching formula. I previously asked about brands and types of formulas to add into my 5 mo old's breastfed diet. I was giving him soy because I thought it might be he easiest to digest and based on all the responses I received, I've decided to switch to Good Start. Am I supposed to switch it gradually(like when switching dog foods??) or can I start the new formula right away? How will I know if he's allergic to dairy? I only give him 2-3 ounces every 24 hrs in addition to his breastmilk. I do this...