Tear Ducts
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Proper Storage of Milk
Asked by M.B. from Rochester
on April 2, 2008
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I have been debating pumping for the past 5 months of 7. I am leery of the plastic and it's 'phthalates' and other garbage that is newly discovered in it. Now, I have ...
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- Hi I wanted to let you know that there is a system with playtex nursers that will attach to a pump using their dropins. If you can't find it email me and I have one un...
- Hi, just so you know Medela bottles are BPA free as well (same as born free), so I dont think there is a problem sterilizing them! Pumping nto the bottle, and then fr...
- My SIL recommended Medela bags specifically because you can pump direcly into the bag. I think you have to position the bag similar to a bottle-liner. I just hated t...
Toddler Eyelid Red and Rashy/ Pediatric Opthomologist?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on March 9, 2009
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My 2 year old has, for the past couple of weeks, had an eyelid with a red, non-raised rash o nit. About a week and a half ago, it got scaly too, so I called the dr. ...
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- pediatric opthamology ###-###-#### 8201 Preston Rd Suite A Dallas 75225 Drs David Stagers Sr and jr Pricilla Berry Weldon Wright George Beauchamp Marshal...
- The description sounds like seborrheic dermatitis, or eczema a couple of the kids at the school I worked at would come in with medicine for that. Also I have Celiac's ...
- If you decide to go to a ped opthomologist, call Dr. Joel Leffler, ###-###-####. He's at 4112 W 15th St in Plano (about a block west of Coit Rd).
Eye Problem in 10 Week Old
Asked by E.M. from Tampa
on February 5, 2010
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I noticed a few days ago that one of my daughter's eyes is a little swollen. Then today when she woke up it was a little crusty. Throughout the day it has been watery ...
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- My 4 year old had the same issue in one eye when she was about 3 weeks old. It was a clogged tear duct but the doctor prescribed an ointment and the massaging the sid...
- Sounds like a blocked tear duct. The doctor will give you medicine to see if it will clear up. Otherwise by 6 months they will unplug it at the eye doctor. And it shou...
- I know tons of people said this already but I just want you to know you are not alone. This happend to my daughter when she was 6 days old, we were back at the dr. wit...
Allergies
Asked by K.P. from Jacksonville
on February 8, 2010
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my son woke up with a swollen eye after taking a nap and was wondering if allergies has something to do with it? this is not the first time he has had a swollen eye.
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- it could also be a blocked tear duct, or a sinus infection/blockage.
- maybe. or maybe blephartitis. when a duct in eyelid gets plugged. you may ask your dr and see if you need to clean the eyelid area with cotton and warm water. Gl
- Well when you have allergies fluid collects and can puff your eyes up so it very well could be allergies
Watery Eye in Toddler
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on March 22, 2009
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Hi Moms-
Need some help here. My 26 month old daughter seems to have just one eye that is watering excessively. It is not falling on the cheek watering but it's d...
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- My husband recently had a bit of puffiness under one eye and the eye was watery - turned out to be a sinus infection. He didn't have any other symptoms (no fever or an...
- Hi N.- I agree with what Becky posted.... possibly a blocked tear duct??? I would have your daughter's peditrician check it soon to make sure there is not an infec...
- It sounds like what my son has. Our doc said it was a clogged tear duct. Often times it goes away after massaging several times a day with a warm washcloth... but my...
Redness Around Eye That Comes and Goes and Puffy Area Under Eyes in the AM
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on September 25, 2008
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Hi Mommas! My son has his nine month check up soon, but I have noticed that he seems to have redness right around the outside corner of one of his eyes. It is not ther...
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- I think it kind of sounds like maybe allergys are bothering him some.
- might your sweet boy be having trouble with a blocked tear duct? several times a day, you might wanna try gently massaging the areas along his upper nose and between ...
- It sounds like irritation from rubbing his eyes. Check with the Dr. but I wouldn't be too concerned.
Eye Infection in 7 Month Old
Asked by M.S. from Saginaw
on July 6, 2009
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Hello Mom's, I have a problem I cannot grasp.. My 7 month old has an eye infection, the doctor labeled it as "pink eye", and he prescribed antibiotic drops for his eye...
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- pink eye is an infection, very contagious. The drops are antibiotic drops, and don't seem to be working. Sounds like the dr. needs to prescribe a different antibiotic....
- hi M., this is a long shot since you are a working mother, but "if" you happen to be nursing your 7 month old, you can express some of your milk in a clean little baby...
- M., I see that everyone else has addressed the pink eye issue. I think you should take a closer look at the allergies and wheezing, especially since you mentione...
My Daughter Has ONE Watery Eye
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on February 8, 2008
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I just noticed that my daughter's right eye is watery. Clear tears are constantly flowing from one eye. She is not in pain. She is coming up with a cold. Has runny no...
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- you want to watch out for color in the discharge. and let your pediatrician know about it. it could be a sign of infection. otherwise. the duct is probably just cl...
- Such great advice! I'm so excited to see someone recommend a pediatric ophthalmologist! There are also pediatric optometrists who may be able to get you in faster th...
- My niece had the same thing and it turned out to be a blocked tear duct. If it continues beyond the cold, please get it checked out by a doctor. My niece ended up ne...
My 8 Month Old Woke up with Swollen Eyes
Asked by L.R. from Atlanta
on January 18, 2011
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my 8 month old woke up with swollen eyes.no runny nose or cough. has not been outside or around anything new.is acting normal. no dis coloration. no rash or fevor. no ...
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- Could be an allergy call your ped
- Allergy? Have you tried a cool wet washcloth? I know that's hard with a baby, but if that doesn't take the swelling down, call the pediatrician and see if it would be ...
- Have you called the doctor yet? If not, do. The first time my daughter had an ear infection, swollen eyes were her main symptom. The fluid had gotten all backed up ...
Stuff in Newborns Eye
Asked by J.C. from Philadelphia
on June 2, 2011
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My daughter is a little over a month old now and I have noticed a few times that there will be stuff laying rite on her actual eyeball. Like one day it was an eye boog...
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- Usually having something irritating in the eye causes tears that wash it out. You can also help it out by using eye drops or even by carefully pulling it out after th...
- Take a warm washcloth and place it on her eye and rub it around when her eyes are closed. If this seems to be a continual problem,call the pediatricians office and see...
- Take a cotton ball or clean washcloth and wet it with plain water. Wipe the eye from the inside to the outside corners. Make sure you use a different cotton ball or ...
