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Changing Diet from White Flour to Whole Wheat,etc
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on October 27, 2008
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I would like to loose some weight (25-30 lbs)and I am considering changing our family's diet to whole wheat and cutting white four and sugar. I also know it is much he...
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- Hi S., I did exactly what you want to do years ago..I quit white flour and sugar and lost 25 pounds. It takes a little effort only at first cause after you get start...
- You have a ton of great ideas. I just wanted to throw out there, wheat does have a different taste, but if you introduce it to your kids early enough they should be f...
- S., My husband's dr. told him back in March that his blood sugar was high, so we got serious about trying to lower it with diet, and he (and I) needed to lose some w...
Backpack Dilemma
Asked by D.M. from Detroit
on August 3, 2008
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Ahhhhh! The choices are endless!! What do you all feel about the backpack issue. Most kids I know get a new one every year with the current superhero of choice. Howeve...
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- When they are young K-2, I let them pick out the character backpacks. One thing is that they are sometimes smaller and they can't carry 20 pounds. The other things i...
- I am doing the same this year so don't feel bad. My son is going into 2nd grade but he had a plain backpack last year and didn't seem to mind. This year I want to get ...
- Well, none of my children's backpacks have ever made it through a school year so far (my oldest is going into 4th grade), so I say go for the spiderman. And then appar...
Increasing Milk Production
Asked by T.S. from Dayton
on March 16, 2010
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Hi moms! I could use some advice. I am a new mom with a one week old baby. I had to start supplementing formula because my daughter dropped a pound from her birth w...
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- I am by no means a breastfeeding expert! But with my first son I struggled to get enough for him for 11 months so I think I tried just about everything! I can only pum...
- You HAVE to stop the supplements. She won't starve, I promise. Her stomach is TINY right now - about the size of a cherry. Can you imagine what 2 ounces is doing to...
- Might think about an HERBAL vs. meds. I KNOW they exhist. Talk to someone at your local health food store.
So Tired of Diaper Blowouts!
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on May 12, 2011
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I am at my wits end with my daughter's poop! She has blown out of her diapers EVERY SINGLE TIME she has pooped for the last week. It doesn't matter if she's sitting ...
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- Two words. Cloth Diapers. You will never have a blowout again.
- I wasn't able to use Huggies with any of mine because they all had blowouts like that. I guess the way they were shaped just didn't work for Huggies. I always used ...
- Have you tried Pampers sensitive? http://www.pampers.com/en_US/proddetail/baby-products/new-baby-diapers-swaddlers-sensitive/id/900802
Name Brand Vs. Store Brand Formula
Asked by S.K. from Lansing
on December 8, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone uses the Target brand baby formula. Right now we're using Enfamil Lipil Premium. The last time I was at Target I compared the...
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- I used Target and Kroger brand formula for my son. I had switched from Enfamil and had no problems whatsoever. He was on the Gentlease because of acid reflux it wor...
- We used the Sam's brand with no issues. Ingredients/nutritional value was the same as what we were using. Price savings was terrific!!
- I myself haven`t used it-I think I was scared to switch too.(my youngest is now 6 yrs.) I do have a daycare, and have had a couple parents switch to the Target brand ...
What Size Should I Get My Son
Asked by J.F. from Saginaw
on November 23, 2008
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Hello again. I am coming on to ask what size diapers and what brand you all recommend. I put him in a size 3 right now. But he keeps leaking through to his clothes. I ...
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- I loved the costco brand. I have twins and we went through a ton of diapers and rarely had to deal with leaks. double check his weight to match your size, and make sur...
- I have always used Papmers and have been very happy. The rule of thumb I always followed with my daugher (2yrs old) is when she started leaking out of her diaper I wo...
- keeping in mind that every kid is different, and nothing works 100% of the time for everyone... We couldn't use store brand diapers, other than Walmart, and those were...
Help! My Daughter Wont Stop Peeing Thru at Night!
Asked by R.S. from Detroit
on March 30, 2008
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My daughter just turned 1 and we have been having problems since about 9 months with her peeing through her diapers at night. I buy pampers cruisers and I love them ex...
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- I switched diapers. Luvs was much better for my child who would pee through his diapers at night. If she is a heavy sleeper, you might want to try to check and chang...
- Huggies makes Night Time diapers for size 4,5, and 6 (possibly 3 as well). I usually find them at Target or BRU. I have used them for both my kids at night.
- My almost 1 year old is not 20 pounds yet and has been wearing a size 5 diaper at night for several months because it holds more. Put a bigger size diaper on her (eve...
Wet Bed Every Morning
Asked by B.S. from Detroit
on November 5, 2009
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I'm seeking encouragement from fellow Moms who might have been through this.
My 3 year old (who is not yet potty trained...we are working on it!) wakes up soaked in...
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- Honestly also, make sure his pee pee is sticking downward...I know it sounds funny but it has helped me...
- make sure you aren't letting him over-indulge in drinking before bedtime. I never had luck using any of the 'huggies' brand diapers. They not only leaked on us, but l...
- have you tried a pull-up? I am not sure how they hold up compared to diapers. I use Luvs when my kid was that age and they seem to hold it in all night. It is a LONG...
5 Month Old Allergic to Both Milk & Soy - What to Feed Him?
Asked by C.S. from Grand Rapids
on June 8, 2009
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My 5-month old son has had a pretty severe case of eczema for over 5-wks. We've switched formulas several times and just had blood test done to confirm allergies. We a...
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- My daughter is allergic to the same things (and then some)...it's not easy! She drinks Rice Dream Vanilla and likes it. Good luck!
- a hypoallergic formula, like Alimentum!
- Well my acupuncturist's youngest baby had exzema caused by what the acupuncturist ingested. She nursed him and that's how he got sensitivities. You might want to c...
Hormones or Depression?
Asked by S.M. from Saginaw
on August 28, 2010
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I'm not sure what is wrong with me. I'm 37 and have the life I've always wanted. I have a terrific husband whom I adore and great family. The last few months I just...
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- You are more than likely in perimenopause and you need to go to your OB GYN and INSIST they test your hormone levels and tell them what you've been experiencing. Ask ...
- The other posters are right - it could be your thyroid, hormones, or any number of things. I would definitely try to locate somewhere affordable you can go. I've fel...
- Sounds like depression or maybe a thyroid imbalance. I was always tired and my thyroid was all off. As soon as I got on medicine the problem was fixed.
