Pink Eye: Meijer
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Pink Eye W/no Insurance
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on March 25, 2010
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ok moms, no judgements please...i had to drop our insurance a couple months ago b/c the premiums doubled. long story short, we still have no insurance. my son had a gu...
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- I've read the responses, they are good ones. One more note though, if it doesn't go away...my daughter gets pink eye at least once a year. A couple of years ago I co...
- First off it may not be pink eye. I had similar, my sister did, my grandson did, a friend did, none of which I am around and it is everywhere right now. I went to an...
- Pink eye will eventually clear on it's own, but it's contagious the entire time you have it. If you buy the eyedrops without insurance, it'll run you around 60 bucks....
Guilt over Son's Premature Birth
Asked by L.L. from Detroit
on October 22, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like...
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- I think any time anything happens like this, we second guess ourselves. You trusted in the medical professionals, whose job it is to know and test and follow up. Y...
- Honestly, this could be me writing this story! I was "leaking" for a few weeks but remembered my friend telling me that it was normal to lose control of your bladder ...
- You have a healthy baby. You did the best you could with the information you had. There's no use dwelling on the past, only on the future and it sounds like your littl...
Crust Eyes
Asked by K.V. from Detroit
on December 10, 2008
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My 20 month old has puffy crusty, draining eyes. The skin is red, I think it is irritated from the draining. The whites are not affected, they look perfectly normal....
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- It's probably a cold in his eye or his tear duct is plugged. Is he more puffy near the ducts in the corner of his eye? Try putting warm compresses on them to get the...
- Hey K., Could be a blocked tear duct, could be pink eye, could be an ear infection in addition-I would see the doc today. Just dont give him any over the counter de...
- COuld be a blocked tear duct, or pink eye can be caused by a cold. Wipe the eyes with a warm washcloth from the inside out. Wash your hands before and after. Pink e...
Teething Infant
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on August 15, 2009
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My almost 5 1/2 month old daughter is teething. Fussy, drooling etc like crazy. I've been trying the homeopathic teething drops by Gentle Naturals cause I want somethi...
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- have you tried putting a damp wastcloth in the freezer and then letting her chew on it? the cold helps with the pain and the chewing on the washcloth helps the teeth c...
- M. - When our son was teething, here's what worked for us: 1. A damp washcloth. Twist it, then stick it in the freezer and let it freeze. He loved to chew on ...
- I second the wet, frozen washcloth for a more "natural" remedy. My son does really well with them. It helps keep the need for Tylenol to a minimum. Best of luck!! T.
Sunscreen for EXTREMELY Sensitive Skin - Help!
Asked by K.S. from Cincinnati
on April 19, 2009
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So after early on finding out that my daughter was very sensitive to sunscreens I found one that had worked for her for the last 2 years. Now the first sunny day we h...
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- You need to know which chemical to look out for. Can they tell you that? It comes down to reading labels. I would also invest in some good hats. And make it fun so she...
- This is just a thought...I have a dtr. (5yrs.old)who is sensitive to sunblock amongst a few other things. The other day I put some of "last years" sunblock on her and ...
- Sometimes with these things it doesn't show up until several uses. I found out recently I am allergic to morphine. I have taken it in the past with no issues but this ...
Is Using Dreft for Baby Clothes Really Necessary?
Asked by J.W. from Columbus
on November 20, 2009
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Dear Moms. I am wondering if using special baby laundry detergents like Dreft really necessary??? Has anyone tried both and really see the difference? Or, can I just a...
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- I used ALL Baby detergent for my first baby. I think I used it for about 6 or 8 months and then switched her to our regular detergent. I did not use any special dete...
- Depends on the kid how necessary it is. If your child has sensitive skin it can help. Alternatives that are just as good but cheaper would be All Free and Clear or I...
- when my kids were babies, i used any kind of liqiud det. that was on sale that was free and clear- all makes one, so does purex and arm and hammer. i switched over to ...
Cradle Cap
Asked by D.F. from Detroit
on April 8, 2008
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I know a lot of people ask questions about cradle cap, and I have read a bunch of those, but none of them seem to answer my question. My 4 month old son has had bad cr...
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- He's only 4 months old, I think it's quite common. Cradle cap can last years, but not badly. My son had it. I put olive oil on it and that helped. It never got that...
- My son is 8 months old. He didn't have cradle cap but he does have baby eczema. I got some advise from co-workers who's son's also had the eczema as well as my pedia...
- My three month old daughter also had cradle cap but not as severe as what it sounds with your son. She's never had any liquid coming out but it was scaly and it had a ...
Diaper Rash Advice
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on April 3, 2008
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My one year old son has had diaper rash for about two weeks and I can't get it to clear up(This is really the first time he has had diaper rash this bad). I usually us...
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- C., I have had a lot of luck with putting a few tablespoons of baking soda in the bath water. This also helps with eczema. Also just plain old corn starch is great....
- Definite yeast, watch out for milk and nut allergies, surprisingly even eating too many bananas (or one specific fruit) can cause a severe diaper rash, limit sugar int...
- Hi! OMG, I recently had to battle a very persistent diaper rash in my newborn baby girl. i'm not new to diapers either - she's #4. it was seriously a month, and her...
Burning Her Bottom!!!
Asked by T.D. from Canton
on February 10, 2008
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My one year old has had really bad diapers lately. It seems like once or twice a day she explodes a diaper, which I change immediately, but where ever the bm touches o...
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- I have used PINXAV with my girls and it has always worked wonders and QUICK! But, if she has sores..that may actually burn right at first. That you may have to check w...
- My neighbor's little girl was having the same problem. She is about 1 1/2 years old. They took her to the doctor and found out she has an allergy to milk, dairy, whey,...
- My daughter had terrible diaper rashes. I couldn't wait to get her potty trained. Good old fashioned desitin was the best thing ever invented!!! It provides great barr...
