Sun Protection
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Onesis Question
Asked by J.S. from Detroit
on March 19, 2010
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I like for my 16 month old to wear a onesis under his clothes both for added warmth and the drooling factor. He drools constantly and even though he wears a bid I sti...
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- Hi J., My answer is simple: Carters - all the way - love the brand and not just for the onesies! You can find Carters at almost every major store you shop in, the cl...
- I have always found that the Gerber runs small. Carter onesies are my favorite. They always seem to fit the best and be a little more forgiving. My oldest daughter ...
- Hi J.: How funny that you posted this question because my girlfriend and I were just having this conversation the other day on how we do not like the Gerber onesies b...
Britax Vs. Recaro Car Seats
Asked by K.Y. from Los Angeles
on October 21, 2008
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Hi Moms...My 10 1/2 month old son is tipping the scales at 21 pounds and ready to move out of his infant car seat. I had planned on getting the Britax Marathon, but sa...
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- Elite car seats is a great resource and here's another one too: http://hipmonkey.com/ maybe these sites can help you choose. I have the Britax Regent and Boul...
- Try going to Amazon.com they carry these brands... and this way, you can read the "reviews" about it from other people and the "ratings." Both brands are good. ...
- I don't know anything about the Recaro seats, just wanted to chime in and say we own and use, (all by Britax) a Marathon, Roundabout and 2 Regents. We love them all. ...
Treatment for a Scar
Asked by B.K. from Chicago
on July 2, 2009
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Hi Moms!
Hope you can help. My son (23 mos.) had a climbing accident last October that caused a lesion to his lower cheek/upper chin. He had 18 stitches and has a pre...
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- Yes mederma worked for us. It reduced the appearance of a small scar my daughter had and and a very old scar I had.
- Yes, mederma definitely helps. The kids version changes colors when you've rubbed it in enough. Also, be hypervigilant about sunscreen for at least a year after injury.
- Mederma is what my daughter's physical therapist recommended for her foot after an accident. Another great treatment is vitamin e oil, it helps skin heal. D.
Sunscreen for Babies
Asked by A.S. from San Diego
on May 12, 2011
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Whch sunscreen do you use for your babies. My son is 8 months old and I heard that putting sunscreen on babies younger than 6 months is not good due to the chemicals....
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- I am a sunscreen fanatic (and get teased about it all the time) for myself and my family. Since many sunscreens are quite expensive, I would get a good affordable "ba...
- Coppertone Water Babies was always a good one with the highest SPF they have. I think they have it up to SPF 70. Be sure to only put it on the arms, legs, and midsec...
- Love, love, love California Babies! We use both the sunscreen and bug spray. I get it at Target.
Planning for Introducing 6-8 Month Old Baby to Water Activities
Asked by S.M. from San Francisco
on April 29, 2008
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My baby boy is 6 months old and I'm thinking about planning for introducing him to water activities in the next couple of months. How old should he be before signing...
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- hi S.! i am a former competitive swimmer and swim coach, and i just introduced my 6 month old son to the water! we are taking a mommy and me class and he is doing so ...
- Fantastic! I am a former swim instructor and I have taught mommy and me classes and toddlers. As some mommy's said before, it is not really a class for learning as m...
- Hi S., My daughter, now 10 months old, and I have been taking swim lessons at the American Swim Academy. They 3 locations. Fremont, Dublin, and I think Hayward...
Can Someone W/their Tubes Tie Still Get Pregnet??
Asked by M.B. from Buffalo
on November 8, 2008
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Well my son's father & I split up for 2 months & are now trying to work things out. He did meet someone & he broke it off w/her but of course now she is saying she is ...
Help with My Pregnant Skin!
Asked by C.S. from Denver
on March 29, 2009
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OK, so this is my second baby that is due in May. With my first, i had the same problem, and then after i had her it never went away, and is now getting worse! So, I k...
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- There's a product through Mary Kay (.com) that really helped me called Even Complexion Essence. It's hormonal though and will take a few weeks until you see some clear...
- Hey, C.! I got the same thing...and it happened when I went back on the Pill, too. It's definitely hormonal. Good news, my friend!! Clinique has an awesome produ...
- So sorry to hear that! I don't know what will fade them, but I do know a great cover up. It's called Dermablend. It's so wonderful that people use it to cover tatoos!!...
I Have to Send My 20 Months Away for 2 months...I Am Overreacting This???
Asked by M.A. from Toledo
on June 25, 2012
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So, for financial reasons I have to get back to work and my 20 months old has to stay at his grandparents' for 2 months.
I am so not confortable with this! My in- law...
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- Uh, wouldn't you rather send him to daycare at this point? Why can't your son's father help? It's kind of odd to ship a baby off like that when both parents are arou...
- I'm going to guess he's your first. :) Give them the schedule and then cross your fingers. Nothing they do will ruin him, and keep in mind they have successfull...
- I totally understand having financial problems but I DON'T understand sending your child to stay with someone (relatives or not!) that you're totally uncomfortable wit...
Racoon Eyes
Asked by J.A. from St. Louis
on July 30, 2008
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My 11 month baby boy has brought me so much joy, but my pregnancy with him left me with major racoon eyes (a.k.a. the mask of pregnancy). Has anyone found a great ove...
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- I have the same thing. I went to the dermatologist and bought a cream called TriLuma. It's pretty expensive but it does fade the melasma. Good luck.
- There is a wonderful cream to cover-up from Mary Kay Cosmetics it comes in a tube you simply twist and the cream comes out in a little brush. It is called Facial Highl...
- I used to work in a medical spa in Florida where one of the common things we treated is what you are describing....it is called melasma....often referred to as the "ma...
Advice Keeping Baby Cool at Outdoor Events
Asked by M. from Chicago
on July 8, 2007
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I'm a soon to be new mom-due Aug 1. My husband wants to attend an outdoor event over Labor Day weekend and our baby will only be about 1mth old at that time. I don't...
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- Breasfeeding often, whenever the baby has fists in mouth, (a sign of hunger- waiting til baby cries is too late!), will keep baby hydrated. And you will drink plenty o...
- Our daughter was born May 3rd, and we took her to two different memorial day parties. For both, we dressed her lightly, kept a blanket nearby, kept her hydrated and k...
- Each to his or her own, but I'd stay home with a newborn only a month old...Hang in there. Its almost about to start (motherhood!) Don't spend your energy or time wor...
