Sippy Cups: Dr. Smiths
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Diaper Rash
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on June 20, 2008
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What is the best way to deal with diaper rash? How and when should i transition to a sippy cup.
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- I agree Aquaphor works great, but if it is bleeding then I would call your doctor for a prescription. It is always nice to have it around just in case you need it. I ...
- dr smiths! it seems pretty expensive when you see how small the little container is but it lasts forever! its a miracle worker!! my sons neonatologist in the nicu reco...
- I use pure corn starch.
Adoption Party
Asked by G.P. from Austin
on July 4, 2008
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Hi, my husband and I are in the process of adopting a sweet baby girl. She will be officially ours at the end of the summer, so she will be about 8 months old. We hav...
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- You need to go and get everything for a baby, just like you would if you were having a baby of your own. Some things, like a bumbo chair, aren't going to be age appro...
- Congrats!! What a wonderful day to finally say "my baby". Your heart must be so full! I'm sure you have collected stuff for the past 8 months - so the traditional b...
- Developmental toys to encourage crawling,walking,musical things,ride on toys,mirror in the crib my daughter loved to see herself and talk in it also used it for her to...
Diarrhea or Teething??
Asked by M.W. from Houston
on July 7, 2008
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My son just turned 8 months last week. He has not cut any teeth yet. For the last week or so, he has had green runny diapers 2 or 3 times a day. The last couple of ...
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- BRAT- Ban, rice, apple sauce and toast diet. Teething does NOT cause diarrhea. Its not true, a doctor will tell you that. Graduates cheese puffs might help?
- My little girl seemed to get very loose bm's for a couple days before her teeth came in. My theory is all the saliva they swallow from drooling loosens things up.
- It sounds like teething - both of mine went through that. On the cereal - we always mixed it with milk and gave it to him in a bottle - you might try the fruited cere...
At Wits End with Diaper Rash
Asked by T.B. from Tampa
on November 24, 2009
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My son has had a bad diaper rash off and on for over a month to the point that his but gets all red and almost raw. At times you would think we were killing him to cha...
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- Poor thing!! These are my tried and proven methods. Diaper rash: Wash, try well, light sprinkling of baby powder to make sure the area is VERY dry, coat with Bag Ba...
- Yes,the milk could be the cause. Consult his pediatrician. As for the diaper rash, you should wash him with a soft soap and water at all changes. Do not use baby wipes...
- Miracles Maternity in Gainesville has an organic diaper rash/first aid soap that is wonderful. We've used it for diaper rash and chaffed skin.
Almost 2Yr Old with Bad Diaper Rash!
Asked by C.M. from Fort Myers
on August 15, 2009
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I need help. My daughter is almost 2 and she had lose poopies for about a day and a half, she still have lose poopie but the worst diaper rash I have ever seen. I chan...
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- have you tried just pure white yogurt. cool soothing doesn't burn and replaces possible yeast with good bacteria. my daughter had loose stools one time that caused a b...
- try calling your pediatrician, they may even prescribe without you coming in. Nystatin is the most common, we also had a doc who prescribed Silvadene, which is typical...
- If you take her to her pediatrician they will most likely give you Nystatin; works pretty good and quickly. You can also try putting neosporin on her rash and I've fo...
