Skin Cancers: Carters
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Rash/dry Skin Patches Appearing on 7 Month Old
Asked by E.F. from Albany
on November 17, 2008
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My 7 month old has what appears to be a rash or patches of dry skin on his back and some on his legs. I plan to take him in to the doctors but wondered if anyone else...
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- It's probably eczema from the cold weather now. Obviously, keep your Dr appt in case it's not, but try using Cetaphil lotion on it...it's the best for eczema. Also, on...
- Hi E., My son has the same issue, especially as the colder weather approaches. Aquaphor usually solves the problem in a couple of nights' use. I rub it all over the...
- sounds like eczema. only bathe every-other day and make sure not to use typical soap or bubbles...our ped recommended dove. Try Gental Naturals eczema cream...works ...
Non Flame Resistant Pajamas Everywhere?
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on March 28, 2010
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hi there,
can anyone tell me whats up with the new warning labels on all the pjs? i went to target to get some new pjs got home and noticed a tag saying :for childs s...
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- I don't like the idea of flame resistant jammies. I don't want the chemicals they use to treat the fabric next to my kids' skin for 10+ hours each night. Instead of tr...
- Flame resistant jammies are loaded with chemicals... I NEVER buy them if I can help it. They have so many bad things on them it's terrible. So you should always buy ...
- My oldest is almost 8 and I don't remember these tags ever NOT being on pajamas. I think pretty much every pair I've ever bought has had this tag, it's not a new thin...
Is Flame-resistant Sleepwear Necessary or Harmful?
Asked by S.K. from Seattle
on June 29, 2009
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I have noticed that many of children's pajamas are flame resistant, so I did some research and found a few instances stating that the chemical that goes into the cloth...
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- When my 14 year old was a toddler I was informed by a friend on our local fire dept that being flame resistant meant it did not burn in flames, but it actually made th...
- Hi S. even though you do not smoke house fires do happen. I have not heard of being able to wash out the stuff but if you buy material from stores and make the jamie...
- I remember that problem! I hated the fact that all the PJ's were polyester, I could not find anything that was cotton. The thread it was sewed with was also nylon, l...
2 Questions: 10 Month Old Giving up a Nap & a Very Basic Question Re: Sleepwear
Asked by M.I. from New York
on October 19, 2009
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Hi moms. So, just curious if any of you are going through this? My 10.5 month old is quickly losing his 2 naps a day. He goes to daycare and I guess his "older infa...
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- First of all, Sweetheart, you are not asking stupid questions. I remember questioning everything with my first child and then my questions decrease because I realized...
- At 10 1/2 months, he needs to nap when his body needs to nap. He should not be restricted to one nap per day in child care. Some babies nap once and some need to nap...
- 72 degrees is way too hot for an infant to sleep at night. 68 is better and the recommended temp, personally I always had my house at 65 at night and my babies seldom ...
How to Fatten up a Baby
Asked by M.C. from Omaha
on September 7, 2009
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I know all babies come in different shapes and sizes. But, I'd feel better if my daughter was within a healthier weight range for her age. My daughter is seven month...
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- I hear you! Little baby bellies can be wonderful in some ways. But there are some great things about small babies and children, too. I know what it's like to want t...
- Unless your doctor thinks your daughter is unhealthy -- Do not chnage a thing. She is still young enough to go by instinct. Meaning she will eat when she needs to and ...
- I have to respectfully disagree with your thinking. If she's healthy, then there is no reason to 'fatten her up'. Did you name her Gretle too? Trying to add weight ...
