Sick Child Care: Infant, Maalox
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If I'm Sick Can I Get Baby Sick??
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 31, 2006
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I woke up this morning with a terrible sore throat. It hurts to swallow and talk. I dont have a fever or anything but I'm deathly afraid of getting my 5 mo old sick! A...
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- Same as what everyone else said...if you are breast feeding he will get the antibodies. Wash your hands often and don't let him touch your mouth and then put his hand...
- Hi A. Sorry you're feeling ill. When my twins were a few months old I had a sinus infection and a cough. I wore a mask every time I had to get close: diapers, feed...
- It depends on what you have- if you are breastfeeding he is already getting the immunities to whatever it is! Pretty cool huh? MOST antibiotics are safe, but be sure ...
Giving Infant a Solutab
Asked by T.A. from Atlanta
on January 19, 2009
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Hello! I have a 2 part question. 1) My 5 week old has been diagnosed with GERD. She was put on Zantac which didn't work and then switched to Prevacet. The Prevace...
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- The spitting up could be a milk allergy. I was so harshly allergic to milk as a baby I had to be given goats milk. If she is a bf baby I would cut out dairy from your ...
- I would want to see a pediatric GI. It's a little bit excessive -- what you're experiencing. Do you have a wedge in her crib? It's a thing you put down in the c...
- I'd get a second opinion. Can you smash the granules with your finger or another spoon? I wonder if you can place it in a small hand blender to liquefy it.
Acid Reflux in Infant
Asked by M.Q. from New York
on November 20, 2009
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Hello everyone. I am writing to get as much feed back on acid reflux in infants as I can. My daughter started spitting up when she was 2 weeks old i was breastfeeding ...
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- My 3 year old had bad acid refux as an infant. She could not tolerate any fomula but the Similac Lactose Free. She does not have a milk allergy but it was to heavy on ...
- M., My son was diagnosed with Acid reflux at 3 weeks. He had been eating 6-8oz in one feeding (which is a lot for a 3 week old)....little did we know he was doing ...
- try Enfamil Lactose Free formula. sometimes it is not the milk protein that the baby is allergic to, but the lactose. my son did amazing on this stuff.
Help! Screaming Baby! What to Eat When Nursing?
Asked by K.S. from Norfolk
on October 6, 2008
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I'm dyin' here!
My six-week-old is on Zantac for reflux, but she still cries...and cries and cries. For up to an hour and a half (usually right after I feed her.) ...
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- My daughter was colicly and had reflux as an infant. Our doctor told us not to lay her flat int he crib but to have it raised slightly. You can do this several ways:...
- Chamomile tea was the only thing that worked for my newborn. It naturally soothes the tummy and helps them be calm to sleep better. ~L.
- Hello, If you pump breast mils and give it to your baby in a bottle try adding 1-2 teaspoons of Karo syrup. This helped my baby with stomach problems. Good Luck!
Baby's Poo Burned Her Bottom :(
Asked by K.J. from Orlando
on February 8, 2009
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My 15month old daughter had a poo that burned her bottom so badly there are even 2 small spots where the skin is a little broken from blistering. Has anyone experience...
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- take baby and sample of pooh to emergency room. Let them test pooh and treat burn and pain.
- My first response is to have her tested for food allergies and Intolerances. IGg and IGe forms of allergies. The gut reaction to foods we can not tolerate can result i...
- my niece had this problem when she was teething. her bottom turned fire red and it hurt her really bad. my sister used a product by Goldbond that they don't sell anymo...
Hand Foot Mouth
Asked by H.L. from Atlanta
on April 13, 2008
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My 2 1/2 yr old son has been diagnosed with Hand, Foot, Mouth. His mouth is full. Really full of sores. My pedestrian said to mix Benadryl and Maalox together and sw...
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- i had hand foot mouth one time myself...it seems like i drank a mixture of benadryl, maalox, and motrin or something similiar...if you can get your child to drink it, ...
- Hi H., Benadryl and Maalox will only help his comfort but do nothing for the virus itself. Melaleuca oil will heal the sores quickly and can be put in a solution of...
- We use baby aquaphor for everything! We discovered it when I was on medication from the dermatologist that really dried my face/lips out. He suggested using aquaphor...
Experience W/ Colic Calm Gripe Water ? Prevacid/Zantac Not Working
Asked by G.M. from Washington DC
on May 4, 2008
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My baby is 5 weeks old and was diagnosed a week ago with reflux (GER) which she's had probably since she was about 3-3.5 weeks old. She cries nonstop all day basicall...
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- I'm sorry if I repeat what others have said, but this is what worked for us. I have a 15 month who doesn't have reflux anymore and a 5 week old with a bad cas of it...
- My daughter had acid reflux as well. She had burps and gas like a frat boy! We went to see a specialist and he gave us some type of formula that was broken down more...
- Hi Jeannie, my name is Lena Is your baby on formula or breast milk? What I would suggest is stop meds and give her Mylacon its for babys, and you dont need a prescript...
Baby with Rash and Cold Symptoms
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on April 10, 2009
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My 8-month old daughter just started day care this week, and after four days, we're already experiencing some signs of sickness. She's had a red rash on her cheek for...
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- I too am very careful with germs. My mother and I both push washing hands. We keep a ton of wet ones around and have the kids wash their hands and face with them ver...
- Well as a daycare provider and mother of 4 I know first hand that the first year will be full of colds!! I keep a pretty clean house,have the kids and myself wash hand...
- My SIL just told me a couple of days ago that there is a virus going around the schools that makes the kids cheeks get rosy. I think it had a fever with it too though....
Serious Case of Diaper Rash & Di
Asked by S.F. from Los Angeles
on April 2, 2007
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I would greatly appreciate anybody out there who has feedback on this issue. I have already been to doctor. My 11month old little boy has had diahrea for 6 days which ...
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- Hi S., Are you nursing? Is his tongue white? The diahrea & especially the diaper rash could be caused by too much yeast in his system. You can dissolve 1 tsp. bakin...
- Hi S.! I just had the same problem with my 4 month old! The rash was so bad it expanded to his legs and tummy. I trie the Mylanta with Corn Starch and the Corn Star...
- Hi S.! I use an ointment called Calmoseptine on my little guys bum everyday and he never has diaper rash!! You have to ask the pharmacist for it and if they don't have...
My 7 Week Old Has Stopped Eating
Asked by J.S. from Sarasota
on June 13, 2008
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My 7 week old recently stopped eating. Two weeks ago she was eating 3 oz every three hours. It took her anywhere from 20 to 30 min to finish. Two Saturdays ago she jus...
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- I had a similar problem...the solution was a bigger nipple size! My son lost interest in eating because it was taking him too long to get anywhere! We have been using ...
- They haven't checked for anything else - like maybe blockage?? - I would see if you can get a referral to a gastroenterologist. I was so stressed out w/ my baby who h...
- Dear J., I completely understand your concern, I was nervous when my son would refuse to eat, or change his eating habits. Have you considered taking her to a nutr...
