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Baby Has Bad Diaper Rash and Soft Poopies...
Asked by L.F. from Charlotte
on June 27, 2008
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My DD has had really soft poops for a couple of weeks. This is giving her bad diaper rash. I started watching another little girl a few days ago and noticed her hard...
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- L. it sounds like your baby is teething and if the other baby is about the same age she probably is too. It could be a virus but teething will definitely change the co...
- L., I am a pediatric nurse and can offer some rather strange advice...diaper ointments vary and many are good - I would recommend Aquaphor as well, but another is any...
- My daughter just went through this also. I would first elimate the tap water, and all fruit except bananas. Give her 1 yogurt a day and one banana from now on-not only...
My 5 Month Old Had a BM or Pee That Smelled Fishy Today.
Asked by T.S. from Little Rock
on May 17, 2010
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Have any of you had this happen? I have never smelled any thing like this with him. He is 5 months old and he has some constipation issues and I have given him juice b...
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- T.- Are you still breastfeeding? If so, did you eat anything particularly fishy or even asparagus which gives urine a very unusual smell. S.
- it is not known whether magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) will be harmful to an nursing baby. Do not take magnesium hydroxide without first talking to your doctor...
- Please talk to your doctor. A breastfeeding baby should not be given milk of magnesia, juice or extra water. It's one thing to start baby food with a little bit of w...
What to Do About Diaper Rash
Asked by M.D. from Chicago
on March 1, 2008
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my daugher is 12 months and for some reason gets a rash every other week. it gets bad and she cries.
i try to keep her dry and have tried new diapers. is there somet...
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- use baking soda and water wipes. could she be allergic to your wipes and not the diaper? you could go as far as having her urine tested to make sure the ph is not of...
- When my kids went thru this the doctor suggested that we stop using wipes. Just use a wet washcloth or a wet paper towel. For really nasty cleanings we would rinse t...
- My daughter is two and still has a very sensitive bottom if not treated properly. Keeping her dry is very important, but often times it is simply from chafing because ...
Help! What Is the Best Cloth Diaper for Newborns and Infants?
Asked by T.H. from Los Angeles
on May 13, 2009
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Hi! Trying to figure out what cloth diapers to use for our newborn (when he arrives). There are so many options and it's quite overwhelming! We'd love to be environ...
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- Dydee Diapers is AWESOME. I highly recommend them. They make it SO easy and bearable to use cloth diapers.
- I used Bumpkins All-in-ones. You can use a flushable poop liner that goes in the toilet. If you are using them exclusively you need about 15 and they are expensive ($1...
- I've heard that prefolds give you the best fit for newborns. I started cloth with my baby at 7 months old and we use gdiapers which have been great. We even use cloth...
Another Cloth Diaper Question...
Asked by N.S. from Tucson
on October 16, 2008
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I asked before about cleaning cloth diapers in the LG steam washer. I now clean the diapers on "sanitary" cycle starting with the cold "stain cylce." This ends up be...
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- I dont know what the diapers are made of these days or if it is just the newfangled washing machines. Maybe i didnt know any better when ihad my babies but i just wash...
- Borax and vinegar are both really good at getting pee smell out--I have a newborn and 2 boys who still occasionally "forget" they are potty-trained! I have a Kenmore ...
- The problem may not be so much what detergent you use. I've found that what the baby eats and drinks has a profound effect on the odor of their urine. For instance, if...
The Best Way to Comfort Diaper Rash
Asked by H.R. from Miami
on May 29, 2008
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My daughter is 15 months old and recently had a bout with diarrhea. We change her very frequently and use A+D ointment. However, the constant changing and wiping has l...
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- Hi H., my son had rashes that went away and came back on and off and soon to find out it was a fungal infection so watch out for that. What I did find that helped was...
- I alternate between using the A&D ointment and any white cream like desitin. The desitin treats the irritation and the a&d provides a good protectorate. The best dia...
- apply cornstarch with a cotton ball and use cloth diapers or underwear. It will only take a couple days to clear up if you keep it dry and airy. The diaper rash ointme...
Need Advice for Overnight Diaper Leaks
Asked by S.S. from Seattle
on October 29, 2009
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**UPDATE**Wow, I can't believe the response I've gotten! This Mamasource really works. Thank you to ALL the moms who shared what has worked for them. I'm so excited to...
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- Does he drink the milk before or after you brush his teeth? I'm assuming it's before, for the sake of his teeth. You can always add a few books after you brush his t...
- Wow, you got a lot of responses on this. You probably alread got these solutions, but just in case...try a size larger than what your child wears (if possible) or the ...
- I'm going to suggest something a little different. I wouldn't take away his routine but I would try to ween the sippy cup by 30 minutes each week. Meaning if he usuall...
How Do I Get My Dog to Just Pee Outside?
Asked by A.H. from Houston
on August 22, 2008
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I have a one year old Lhasa Apso he is so cute and very good with my three year old, but we have one problem he pees inside my house and that is a NO NO. I take him ou...
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- Hi A.. Are you a stay at home MOM? If so then I would take the dog out several times a day and praise the dog for doing what he should be doing outside. When he does i...
- Is your dog neutered? If not, he may just be marking. If he is neutered, he may just be bored. Do you walk him? I have the exact same problem with my 8 year old bul...
- I have always heard that kennel training is the best way. Just an opinion. Good luck!!!!
18 Month Old Keeps Putting Hand in Diaper
Asked by A.M. from New York
on June 19, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I have a 18 month old son, who constantly has his hand down his pants and in his diaper. I know he is probably just doing it for comfort, but there are t...
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- I agree, it's about creative dressing. Keep him in a snap crotch onsie all the time. At bedtime, use one piece pj's that zip or snap and do them backwards. For naps...
- you could also consider potty training him. keep him in the onesies during naps/nighttime, but during the day give him the "responsibility" of a t-shirt, and place him...
- Hi A., It is normal for a child to put his hand in his diaper and yes it is very gross when it is dirty. You could tell him to let you know when he is dirty and change...
Terrible Diaper Rash... Please Help!
Asked by R.V. from Chicago
on August 14, 2010
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My son has horrrrrrible diaper rash. It varies from a neon pink to bright red. I know there have been several posts on this already, but I've already tried most of wha...
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- when my little one got a bad diaper rash which teuned out was an allergic reaction. we had to go with out diapers for a while and put a cool rag on it to help with pai...
- Bacitracin antibiotic ointment, you can get the Walgreens brand. Smear it on the rash a couple times a day. Get rid of the wipes until this is cleared up, use a warm...
- our doctor told us (and we use it constantly) to make our own paste of 1/3 jock itch cream, 1/3 neosporin and 1/3 butt paste and it works GREAT!
