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Infant Ecema
Asked by K.C. from Detroit
on January 18, 2007
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Hi! My son is 7 months old and has infant ecema. His dr. gave him cortisone cream and told me to only use a small amt. on a small area each day. I've heard that it ...
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- Hi K. My son also has the problem on his cheeks and when he would have a bad flare up, we used a dab of cortisone mixed with Aveeno Baby and it usually cleared up r...
- one of my children has eczema very badly. I did a lot of research and found that Hemp lotion is a great alternative to the steroids cream. I lather him up a few time...
- Hey there my son has the same thing and he is the same age..well he will be 8 months the end of this month...but anyhow...our doctore recommended that we bath him ever...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
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 ...
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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Hi
I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
Bad Baby Eczema
Asked by L.P. from Raleigh
on March 10, 2011
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Hi moms. Does anyone have advice about baby eczema? My 9 month old seems to have a really bad case. He scratches until he bleeds behind his knees. The eczema affec...
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- My daughter also started with eczema around 8 or 9 months, it went away for a long time abut came back with a vengence in the past year. It was so bad a few weeks ago...
- Stop using burt's bees. Give him an oatmeal bath and only bath him with Avenno products or Mustela for very sensitive skin. Cut his nails short, always keep them short...
- Definately sounds like an allergy (my 5 year old had eczema from 9 months through 4 years until they FINALLY had me go to an allergist!!) I know Elidel is a black box ...
When to Give Infant a Bath Everyday?
Asked by C.A. from New York
on August 16, 2008
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Hi all. I have asked questions before and you were all so very helpful. I have another question to ask. When do you start giving an infant a bath everyday? My daughter...
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- I have a 17 month old son and I give him a bath every night. It is part of our bedtime routine and it helps him understand that it's night time and he needs to go to...
- Hi C., My son is 6 years old, and he still doesn't get a daily bath. His skin is so sensitive and dry that if we give him a bath every day, it starts to itch and f...
- C., you don't haveto give your daughter a bath everyday not until they get perhaps over 3 yars of age....I have a 3 1/2 and 2 1/2 year olds and a 10 1/2 month old an t...
What Baby Items Can You Not Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I am getting ready to register for my baby shower, and I want to hear from recent new moms as to what you have found to be extrememly helpful and things you couldn't l...
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- Looking back (my son is now 8) here is my short list: - Papertowels & warm running water (instead of wipes) - Diapers - Car Seat - Crib - Lovey - Spi...
- Fast read digital thermometer (10 second is the best) AND a forehead instant read thermometer for when they are too sick or fussy for the other kind. Pediatricians rec...
- A comfortable rocking chair/glider was a must for me. Seems like I spent years in it, and now that my son's older and no longer needs 'rocky baby' time I miss it. We...
Baby Lotion Recommendation for Son's Dry Skin
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on December 10, 2008
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Hi moms. I'm looking for recommendations on which brand of baby lotion has worked best for your baby's dry skin. With the colder, drier weather my 10 month old son's...
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- M., most of the over the counter baby lotions and baby oils have mineral oil as the product base. Mineral oil is a petroleum product that is occlusive to the skin, mea...
- our pediatrician recommended eucerin with the teal cap. it works really well on my son's dry, sensitive skin. it's very very rich.
- I'm a bit late to respond but I didn't see CeraVe mentioned. We've been using Aquaphor, Cetaphil and Eucerin and our dermatologist recommended this one instead. It's e...
Baby Eczema
Asked by A.M. from Orlando
on August 8, 2007
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I am having the worst time with my son's Eczema. His face always has dry patches and he scratches at it. I have tried EVERYTHING! Does anyone know of something that...
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- i had issues with this when my daughter was younger, not as bad but my doc recommended aquaphor, and it really worked..it's like vaseline but better and really works. ...
- I use Cetaphil lotion and the Huggies bath wash in the blue bottle (dye free, frangrance free...) and my daughters skin is really clear and moisturized. The Cetaphil ...
- Hi A., My son (6 mo. old now) has had Eczema since birth. Our dr. gave the Rx. for Dermasmooth. You can apply it to the affected area after bath time while he is ...
Real Mommy Tips/tricks/secrets for 1St Time Mom's Shower Gift
Asked by K.K. from Detroit
on May 22, 2010
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Hello all! I am putting together a book for a good friend who will be a first time mommy in August. If anyone has some good tips/tricks/secrets to share it would be ...
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- Some more... Pretreat and wash in HOT for poop stains and they will almost always come out. I've found that if I'm washing it in hot, I don't have to do quite as mu...
- If your not opposed to used stuff, for free, go to www.freecycle.org to see if there is a freecycle group in your area. I didn't have to buy clothes for my daughters ...
- Always have a glass of water for you every time you nurse the baby. For the first few weeks write down the time of each feeding and which side you started the feeding...
