Pneumonia & Bronchitis: Babies 'R' Us
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Need Breast Feeding Help PLEASE
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on October 2, 2010
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My baby is almost 3 weeks, and Ive been exclusively breast feeding. However the last few days he's been a fussy eater, pushing the nipple out but then still rooting ar...
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- I will second the following suggestions: 1. Please call a lactation consultant. There are many and the La Leche League calls are free. They will help you immensely!!...
- You should be able to get fenugreek easily online. Try vitaminshoppe.com or vitacost.com. I plan to try shatavari next time around. http://www.vitacost.com/Ayurceuti...
- That might be a supply issue. Here's the La Leche League page with information on making sure your baby is getting enough milk. http://www.llli.org/FAQ/enough.html ...
Supplementing My Baby
Asked by J.L. from Charleston
on June 12, 2007
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I am currently breastfeeding my 2 1/2 month old baby girl. I went to the doctor's yesterday because I haven't been feeling well, and found out I have pneumonia and an...
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- I hope you recover from this illness soon - yikes! And congrats on your new baby. I had to supplement a teeny bit briefly just after my son was born, and my pediatri...
- I have supplemented both of my babies with Similac Advanced with Iron. That's what the hospital used where I delivered. Hope this helps!
- Im sorry to hear you aren't well i gave my son Simlac Advance with Iron after trying several others and they didn't agree with him. Simlac Advance with iron is the best
Sick Baby :(
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on October 12, 2008
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Hi fellow moms-
I have a beautiful 9month old who has been sick with a cold for the past six days. It started with a runny stuffy nose and has now progressed to thi...
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- Yes, after 6 days and with a violent cough you should have the doctors listen to her lungs. They won't think you are overreacting. They'll want to make sure her lung...
- Never hesitate to call the doctor's office. If they are any good, they won't mind. Often times, just talking to the nurse over the phone will help. I call the offic...
- Can't hurt to call the doctor. They might want to see her to rule out anything like bronchitis or possibly even an ear infection since she is running a fever. How lo...
Bella Bands
Asked by S.M. from Parkersburg
on February 18, 2008
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Has anyone used a Bella Band? I'm thinking about getting one because, as my muscles are stretching during my pregnancy, I'm getting really sore and thought they might...
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- I used a maternity belt, but not that specific brand. I used one from babies r us and had one from motherhood maternity. They saved back, belly, and everything else!...
- I used a 'prenatal cradle' with my second child. She was extremely low even to the point of piercing my bladder. I also had pneumonia for a few months and coughed a ...
- The Bella Band is more for helping your clothes fit better; however, I suppose if you wore it over the belly it would offer some support. I'm not sure how much suppor...
Good Thermometer Recommendation?
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on November 14, 2007
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Hi mommies,
I am in need! I have searched and searched for a good, reliable thermometer since my little boy was born 18 months ago! We have a digital one that reads...
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- I agree with you about the ear thermometers. I have one and I always take my boys' temp at least 3 times and it will give me a different answer every time. When my y...
- We use the Exergen temporal arterty scanner and we love it! It is so quick and easy to use, even when your kids are super sqiurmy! You can buy it at Babies R Us...Go...
- We also use the Exergen Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer. It's WONDERFUL! You scan it across their forehead and the reading is instant and accurate. We bought our...
Asthma
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on June 24, 2008
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My son is 17 months old and has been diagnosed with asthma. He was born 3 months premature so he has chronic lung disease, which makes it worse for him to have asthma...
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- Hi C., My neice had problems with asthma as an infant. Her doctor suggested they put her in swimming classes to strengthen her lungs. She started swimming lessons...
- My 19 month old son has asthma as well. And he was born full term and a great size.(8 pounds 1 oz)!! He had RSV when he was just about 2 months old and was air lifted ...
- My son's story is similar to many others that have responded. I am happy to tell you that at 3 1/2 years old he seems to have out grown it. We have the nebulizer store...
Different Bottles
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on July 23, 2009
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My son is 5 weeks old tomorrow. We are having a problem with finding a good bottle/nipple that doesnt choke him. He is eating and spitting out half the formula and c...
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- We used Born Free Bottles and Avent. However, we had to buy newborn nipples because they flowed to fast for her. Sometimes the nipples they come with are for older bab...
- We had a similar problem with our daughter. So, we purchased the premie nipples and used the Dr. Brown bottles. Those worked pretty well because the flow was much sl...
- We used Dr. Brown's, and our son never had a problem with them. I definitely think they are worth the money. About breastfeeding - that's a very personal choice an...
Too Young for a Lovey?
Asked by K.B. from Detroit
on April 6, 2007
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my 4 month old has sleeping issues and i think giving her a little stuffed animal to pet would be soothing to her and help her fall asleep. my dh, on the other hand, i...
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- You should try one of those "lovey" blankets that are just a small stuffed animal head attached to a little blanket. It worked wonders with my youngest son when he was...
- We used a square, really soft blanket that is kind of like a stuffed animal in that it has an animal head at one end. In fact, my little one loves it so much we have ...
- you do what you feel you have to do. My daughter had a lovey at 3 months, but my son never did. just like co-sleeping its up to you!(you've already been told the risks...
My Poor Little Man!!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 14, 2010
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My 5 1/2 month old has PNEMONIA!! (remember my post last week, saying I didn't think he was feeling well?) The past 2 days he got SO much worse, we went to the ER, he ...
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- This is the worst! My son got a horrible flu when he was about 8 months old and not only are they miserable, but you are entirely helpless! Cuddle him- if he wants...
- Is he old enough for popsicles? When my kids were little, I could find these nets that you could put food in and screw the net onto a base with a handle (I found them...
- My son had pneumonia at 1 yr old. We had to use a nebulizer on him to keep his lungs open and ease his breathing. We were fortunate he didn't get sick enough to land...
Sick of Being Sick!
Asked by K.W. from Minneapolis
on February 27, 2007
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My daughter and I are now on our 3rd cold since the begining of the year. My husband is some how very lucky and doesn't seam to get them. 3 in less than 2 months seams...
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- Are you taking any supplements to boost your immune systems? Sodium ascorbate (vit. c)--I order mine through www.vitaglo.com and it's NOW brand--1/2 tsp. is over 1,00...
- Have you and Hubby tried taking vitamins? I also have been taking that AirBorne tablets and haven't gotten sick since I took them. This nasty weather is really taking...
- I suggest getting some ventilation in the house. Go play outside. Buy some hand sanitizer. You can call your doctor and see what they say, tell him simply you do no...
