Respiratory: Gerber
8 articles
Coughing, Congestion & Throwing Up... Oh My! Please Help!
Asked by E.A. from Pittsburgh
on November 26, 2010
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Hi Mommies,
I really need some help - and I apologize in advance that this will probably be pretty lengthy.
My son (Christopher) just turned 1 last week. For about t...
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- I can see where you're coming from. I've had similar experiences with my son, who has some definite allergies and possible reactive airway or asthma as well. You s...
- Hi, E.: I suggest you look for ways to help the baby by going to www.enzymedica.com se about the Digest Sprinkles next I suggest going to the web site of...
- I had the same exact experience with my son who is now 14yo. When he was a year and half, he had a really bad cough that woulldnt go away, wouldnt get any better with ...
First Cold
Asked by I.B. from Jacksonville
on April 8, 2008
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I think my daughter is getting her first cold. She's only 3 1/2 months old. I thought we could avoid it for a little longer but no such luck. My peditrician suggested ...
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- Johnson & Johnson makes a lotion with vapor-cream that seems to help. You just rub a little on their chest before you put them to bed. Seems to help. (If you've ever ...
- Oh the first cold is really the worst! But it is much harder ton the parents I think! The humidifier is very important--it keeps the mucus loose. I would only use the...
- Hi I. ~ Also try sitting in a steamy bathroom to help with the conjestion/stuffy nose, and elevating her mattress a tad where she lays her head.
One Year Shots the Same Day as International Travel?
Asked by B.M. from San Diego
on June 14, 2008
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I'm torn on weather or not to get my daughter's one year shots before or after our one month trip to Portugal. Her birthday is on a sunday and we leave Monday. My doct...
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- Well B., Let's get the moral bandwagon out of the way first. Congratulations on Sierra, it's unfortunate that you have to still be falling in love with the father ins...
- The only time my kids had reactions to their shots was after the one-year appointment. I would wait until after you return home. If you are concerned about the MMR ...
- I know there is ALOT of ANTI-Vaccine noise on the website, so instead of giving my personal opinion, here is the info from the CDC website. Read the info and then dis...
Baby Has a cold...help
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on June 15, 2008
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Hello beautiful moms! So here's the thing: My 8 month old daughter was running a fever early this past week. It was over 102 at some points. It lasted about a day ...
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- Hi A., Oh, good luck with your little one. My advise is to keep suctioning her nose to make sure it is clear at least 2-3 times a day. My little guy came down with ...
- My 9 month old just went through the same thing...we just rode it out and it cleared up in a little over a week...he had terrible sneezes...very "productive" and messy...
- We had several of these when my son was that age. The doctor suggested we give him regular infants tylenol for the fever and clean his nose with a salt water mixture....
Is 3 Month Old Ok to Eat Cereal
Asked by K.S. from Oklahoma City
on July 28, 2009
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hi this is my first time doing this but i have a question i have a beautiful 3 1/2 month old baby girl and yesterday was the first time i feed her rice cereal we've be...
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- Hi K.. Congrats on the baby. You know I love the advise you can ggive & receive on mamasource but I have always found it a little odd all the questions moms ask abou...
- I would ask your Doctor to see what he would say. I had to give my son ceral when he was only two weeks old due to him needing more fiber in his diet then just formula...
- You should only feed a baby cereal by spoon unless your pediatrician has directed otherwise. Typically around 4 months. Your baby is close enough so I do not see any...
Sick
Asked by T.M. from Portland
on March 13, 2008
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Hi mamas,
So my son has been sick for the past 3 weeks. It all started the day after he has his 4 month vaccines. It started with puking, and fussiness. It is now p...
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- T.~ I'd personally get another opinion. That doesn't sound like a teething problem, or a visrus to me. Best wishes! You and your family are in my prayers! T. S.
- I had a son who at 8 months got very sick after his vaccines...it's very serious to keep tabs on their reactions after their shots. Get a second oppionion if possible....
- Hi T. After seeing a news artical about Vaccines I would say the illness is a direct result of the Vaccines. Find a different DR. Go see a Imuneoligest a DR that de...
My 11 Month Old Daughter It in the 5Th Percentile for Weight I Need Help!
Asked by L.M. from Albany
on May 4, 2009
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My daughter is turning 11 months on the 5th of this month. She is 15.14 and 26 inches she is petite but healthy. I cant seam to get away from the doctors she ither has...
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- My son who was much smaller than my daughter dropped off the weight chart at about 9 months. He has kept steady at his own little curve and our pediatrician just had ...
- don't worry.. my daughter is 10 now.. and she has always been in the 10th percentile for weight.. it's a good thing. and height she was in the 15th percentile and som...
- Hi L., I think you may have introduced too many foods too quickly. It is usually better to wait at least five days before introducing another food, so a new food ever...
Breastmilk vs Formula: Finances?
Asked by M.A. from Lubbock
on September 1, 2010
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Ok mama's. I'm 36 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I still can't decide whether or not I want to breastfeed. I'd always said that I would strictly be a formula...
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- Some ways I saved money on formula.. bought at places like Sam's club or Costco.. Sign up on line at manufactors web sites for money saving coupons.. buy powdered vrs...
- I formula fed both of my children since I was physically unable to breastfeed. I am really irritated with all the breastfeeding moms you assume because you formula fee...
- So I dont really have an answer but what it sounds like you need to do is price out the formula and find out how much you would use for 1st year of life, then match th...
