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Can Formula Cause Diaper Rash for a Breastfed Baby?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on April 13, 2008
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I've breastfed my baby since birth but he's beginning to lose interest and not gaining weight as well. So, I've been supplementing with some formula after I nurse him...
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- Hi A., We had the opposite affect with our son when he was a newborn. The breast milk made his BM to be so watery and it made the worst little rash on his bottom t...
- Most diaper rashes have nothing to do with formula; however, it is possible. Here is a list of the types of diaper rashes: Chafing dermatitis. Also known as frictio...
- If you think it is the formula than try another brand or type (like soy ). Once the rash clears up go back to the original type. If another rash develops, you know it'...
Is It an Allergy Rash, Hypersensitivity or What???
Asked by A.G. from San Francisco
on May 30, 2008
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Hello ladies: I have a 61/2 mos old boy and I'm very concern. He has developed a terrible rash, on his little butt that at this point I'm not sure what it could be. It...
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- We had something similar and ended up switching diapers and diaper creams. We had always used Pampers and A&D Gold with our first daughter and had no problems. Our sec...
- A., I am not sure what to tell you about your little one's rash. However, one of my daycare providers used to use a bed sore cream on severe diaper rashes that wou...
- Hi there. I am an acupuncturist and herbalist and I specialize in the treatment of children. Rashes like this are very common & unfortunately western medicine's only ...
Switching Formula....a Strange rash...and Baby Dandruff???
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 23, 2006
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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 givi...
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- #1 - Don't know...I'll let someone else catch that one. #1 - It's probably a rash and the very best thing that you can do for him is fresh air. Lay out some changin...
- A. I am a dermatology PA so I hope I can help. His diaper rash sounds like it may be an infection with candida, which is a common pathogen for diaper dermatitis. Ke...
- A., we use Melaleuca products which take care of all your situations. The yeast is best treated with one of our bath bars(which have tea tree oil in them - kills bac...
One Year Old with Milk Allergy
Asked by J.S. from Washington DC
on June 29, 2009
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It has been determined that my one year old daughter has a milk allergy. Taking her off milk and putting her back on formula for a few days had cleared up her rash an...
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- My daughter has the same allergy. She drinks enriched organic rice milk. She has had no issues with it. It costs a bit more, but it's worth every penny. Soy milk in th...
- my daughter has an allergy to cows milk and my pediatrician recommended goat milk. that has worked really well for us, as a supplement for breastfeeding. it is a littl...
- hi js, there are a lot of options available. first of all, many of the milk allergies are related strictly to processed milk and using raw milk eliminates the problem....
Baby Ecezma
Asked by M.H. from Pocatello
on January 6, 2008
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I have a four month old that has baby ecezma on the face, I've tried the baby ecezma cream, it helped a little bit, then it got worse, I have switch her formula which ...
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- Hi M., I pulled out my Secret Food Cures manual and it says to use every morning and night, mix a few tablespoons of brewer's yeast with water, enough to form a paste...
- Hi M., I know what you're going through. Both my boys have it, although the oldest hasn't been bothered in years. Their dermatologist recommends petroleum jelly and ...
- I have 2 kid with atopic dermatitis (eczema). Being that your baby is so young, steroid creams like cortisone are not a good idea. Another, often recommended option ...
Breastfed Infant Is Suffering from Constipation
Asked by D.G. from San Diego
on July 8, 2008
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I was wondering how any of you have dealt with an infant suffering from constipation. I have a two month old who was going No. 2 normally up until a few days ago. Th...
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- Hi Both my exclusively breast-fed babies did the same thing. In fact, my sister was visiting, and she was the one that noticed my son hadnt pooped for 3 days!!!!! D...
- As a doctor, I can tell you that your doctor should have told you that BF babies will have anywhere from one BM per 10 days to 10 per day. As long as it is soft, musta...
- Have you tried giving your baby some water in between feeds? I know that it sucks to think that you may have to stick the thermometer up there but it does work, well m...
I Have a 4 Month Old Baby with Eczema
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on December 24, 2007
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My 4 month old baby has eczema. No matter what I use, it doesn't seem to take it away. It always comes back and when it flares up it is really bad. He will scratch hi...
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- Hi S., I have a business partner who had the same issue with her 5 month old. None of the things the doctor suggested helped. She found out through a friend about T...
- S. - I know this may sound strange but coconut oil could really work. My brother -in-law has had problems with eczema and other skin rashes for years. I heard abo...
- My daughter has eczema and we always used oatmeal baths and aquafor and that was able to keep it at bay. For the real bad flare ups the doctor has her on Aclovate.
Baby Eczema
Asked by L.L. from Knoxville
on November 2, 2006
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My son developed Eczema at 4 months he is now 5 months and the condition is progressing more. We have changed his formula to Nutramigen Lipil, from Dreft to All Free a...
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- Hi L., I am 30 and have had a severe case of eczema all of my life (my mom says it was diagnosed at 3 mos). I read through all of the responses and you were given ...
- L., I definitely know how you feel about your son's eczema. Like your son, ours also developed eczma around the same time. My little boy is now 18 months old. We have...
- my son had the same problem.his started when he was 2.it started with a little place on his face.then it was all over him.i went from doctor to doctor and they just ke...
Baby Has a Terrible Diaper Rash...
Asked by H.L. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2009
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I am wondering if anyone has a good cure for diaper rash. I am trying to allow my baby's bottom to get air, applying Balmex, and changing him frequently. I am seeing...
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- I was going to suggest Boudreaux's Butt Paste but several people here already mentioned it. I'm glad I read through this thread because I wasn't aware of the alternati...
- Poor guy! It's important not to use diaper wipes on him until he heals up as they will burn his poor skin (or at least run water through them thoroughly to take out a...
- Hey H. You may have to call the doctor cause it may be a yeast infection. Brendan got them a lot and there is a special medicine that they have to prescribe. Hope h...
Remedies for Horrible Baby Eczema?
Asked by A.H. from Richmond
on February 24, 2010
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my 3 month old has the worst eczema, we put mittens on his hands, but he still scratches his face until his cheeks have puss leaking out. the ped told us he's too you...
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- oh i feel for him and you. my daughter had it appear at 3 mos also and it lasted until she was about 8-9 mos old. the california baby cream is the best thing i tried. ...
- Well I.m an adult with psoarisis but I remeber being little and my brother having eczema. Alot of new babies get this especially in the winter months, on the checks ha...
- Eczema is a result of liver toxicity. Best to treat it from the inside out. When you use all sort of creams, (PLEASE do NOT put Vaseline or other petroleum products o...
