Sun Protection
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Infant Insect Repellant & Sunscreen
Asked by T.Y. from Kalamazoo
on April 22, 2008
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Hi to all. Hope you are able to give this first time mom some assistance in selecting the right Insect Replellant for our 6 month old daughter. We have a pond on our...
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- My husband found these plastic bands that have the repellant (citronella) in them and can be worn 160 hours if they are sealed air tight. My son and I wear them often...
- Try Avon's Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil. It is a great insect repellant and will be gentle on your baby's skin. I get the 5oz spray bottle and refill it from a 24o...
- I got some from discovery toys. It is called body pals, it is deet free, chemical free all natural. It says on the bottle for ages 6 months and up.
Allergy to Sunscreen?
Asked by S.C. from New York
on March 15, 2010
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Hello Moms,
We just returned from a week in Florida. While on vacation, our 2 & 1/2 year old son had an allergic reaction to something, we are thinking possibly t...
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- Sounds like it might have been sun poisining with the vomiting etc. The Dr would know. My daughter is VERY sensitive to all that we put on her skin. She once had a ...
- I am allergic to Skin-so -soft, which I used to use to repel bugs. I got the same reaction you describe. Check the ingredients in the 2 you tried and then try to find ...
- Was he in chlorinated water? that bothers my kids' skin sometimes. K. Z.
Avon Bug Replellent and Possible Mosquito Allergy - Need Advice
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on June 10, 2008
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My daughter can handle the Bug & Sun version that Avon sells - the blue lotion "Cool and fabulous" but there are times, like evenings when we like to sit around the ca...
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- I heard an awesome way to keep bugs away! Spray listerine in the area and it keeps them away - and you can spray it on like a bug repellant too!
- I had actually heard of the Listerine trick too but found out on snopes.com that it's actually an urban myth... Listerine does not work. I would try an all natural...
- Dear M., 2 of children have reactions to mosquito bites, and sometimes when they have bites they get red, swollen to the point of being 20x larger than the bite, an...
Need Makeup Help
Asked by H.C. from San Antonio
on August 20, 2008
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First off let me say I never wear makeup but am starting to think it would be nice every now and then. All I want is something easy like a powder foundation that I ca...
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- Hi H.! I know you've already gotten loads of advice (I'm jealous; no one's responded to me, LOL!), but here's my two cents. You need to read this short paragraph by ...
- Hi H., I wear makeup all the time, but on the weekends since I'm tired of doing it every morning I just wear the Mary Kay Mineral Powder foundation over the sunbloc...
- H. It took me ages and ages and finally a dermatologist to discover that I could not use any foundation or skin care products which contain oil. I would get break-ou...
Looking for a GOOD COMFY BOOSTER for My 4 Year Old!!!!
Asked by L.W. from Clarksville
on February 20, 2009
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Good Morning MOMS & DADS!!!
So we are once again looking for a really COMFY & SAFE booster seat!! I have a soon to be 5 year old and I can no longer put her in her c...
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- We recently moved our daughter to a booster seat because of similiar issues. My daughter was in a booster that had the 5 point harness and we hated it and so did she....
- Generally speaking, a child should not wear a heavy winter coat in a car seat or booster, unless it can be compressed enough by the straps that the straps are no loose...
- Our little boy will be 5 in July. He weighs in at 40 pounds and is 43 inches tall. We purchased this for him last fall I believe it was and it has been wonderful. I...
Taking Care of My Face!
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on October 13, 2011
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I have decided to commit to start taking care of my face. I have sun damage and really bad frown lines--I always look mad or frustrated! I eat healthily, take vitami...
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- Washing your face in the morning can help your face feel refreshed and remove the crust from your eyes or the dried up drool from your cheeks. Depending on the typ...
- LOL! I understand...Since I take a shower every morning my face gets washed 2X night before and the next morning. Since I tend to have oily skin I have to wash my f...
- Everyone's skin is different, but washing in the a.m. is usually a good thing. For sun damage you should try a few months of Retin A. You will be flaky, but if you...
Daughter Caught Reading Sex Web Iste - Desperately Need Advice
Asked by M.B. from Houston
on November 22, 2008
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Hi moms,
I am totally devasted, at least I feel as if I am. I caught my 13 year old daughter reading an explicit sex webite story. No pictures on this site just stori...
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- I understand your dilemma religiously. Your daughter has a natural curiousity though and this is an opportunity to work through it with her. Try to find out what was...
- I think you did the right thing with taking the computer away. She needs to learn what is the right kind of sex ( between a husband and wife) and what is disrespectful...
- First off, you are not a failure. Your daughter is being a normal teenager. Your parenting skills did not cause her to do this. She is naturally curious about sex. G...
Debating with Husband over Baby #2
Asked by L.C. from Detroit
on August 5, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I'm looking for some advice/moral support.
My husband and I have been married for 6 years, together for 14 years. We have a son that turned 2 in July. It to...
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- Hi L., It looks like your husband does what all husbands do. They worry about the money. And you are worrying about he children. Men are more practical when it c...
- We have two daughters under 4 1/2 (they're 18 months apart) in a two bedroom house. Okay - key word difference we're in a much bigger house versus condo. It's still ...
- How much room does a baby really need? The nook in your arms... that's it. Think about the families before us that shared homes that size. Families, entire families. A...
Mystic Tanning
Asked by D.C. from Portland
on October 15, 2008
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Has anyone out there done the Mystic tanning? I have checked out some websites and watched a video of it. I am in a wedding in the middle of December and would like ...
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- mystic is pretty good but i really like the versa tan better. i know they have it at suns up tanning and it does cost a bit more (like $5 more each time) but the color...
- I did the mystic tan for a my sisters wedding a few years ago. I am very fair skinned, and unable to go in a regular tanning bed without getting burned. Of course my s...
- Hi D., I did a mystic tan about a year ago before going to Las Vegas. I also have very fair skin, which i am nurturing for longevity by avoiding sun exposure. In ...
Baby Sunscreen
Asked by C.M. from Charleston
on May 18, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
My daughter is 8 1/2 months now, and I am trying to figure out what is the best sunscreen to buy for her. Some of my friends and family have been telling m...
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- Looks like you've gotten some awesome responses here! Most the brands listed I would agree should be safe, and I'll add one as well. I use Aubry Organics Natural Sun. ...
- The Aveeno sunscreen is one I would highly recommend, they have one specifically for babies with SPF 55. Both my girls, ages 3 & 5 have sensitive skin, and my 5 yr old...
- I would only use brands tested by Environmental Working Group, a non profit that tests to ensure that what you are buying is truly safe for your child. Go to WWW.COSM...
