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Is There a False Economy to "Make Your Own Baby Food"?
Asked by L.A. from New York
on May 2, 2011
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Ladies -
I thought we'd be in the make your own camp, but to get started I ordered a set of earth's best fruits and veg from amazon.
They cost roughly 75cents ...
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- I already had the blender and food processor so we only had to buy the trays for freezing. For us it was just a healthier way to feed our son.
- We still use our steamer and food processor and will for years, so I consider it an investment. Oh, and I just bought ice cube trays from the dollar store, and once th...
- I have no idea why you need a steamer? Or special trays? I do have a smoothie maker that cost me $22 at Target (on sale..an off brand), and I love it and use it for...
Eating Finger Foods
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on August 19, 2006
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My son, Sam, will be a year old next Friday. He currently eats jar food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have tried to give him finger foods (cut-up bananas, grape...
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- My youngest son, Tyler, who is 18 months old has the same problem. Some foods he's okay with, but the stage 3 baby food he still gags on with the texture. I found that...
- Sounds like a strong gag reflex. You can take him to a specialist who can teach you exercises to help him learn to chew. You can check out CST at the Upledger Institut...
- K., Have you tried soggy cherrios? My guy had the same problem and he seemed to not gag on cherrios that were left in the milk. Best of luck. J.
8-Month Old with Constipation
Asked by R.H. from St. Louis
on April 7, 2008
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I have an 8-month old who is slowly making the transition to table foods. The past few days he has been painfully constipated. He doesn't take juice very well even t...
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- You say you offer him water only at mealtimes, try throught the day. The body needs water to help it stay "lubricated". Even as an adult, I sometimes get constipated-...
- Just went through this with my 6 mo old... prunes (baby food) or you can do 1/2 apple & 1/2 prune juice. If it get's to the point of little to no evidence of a bowel...
- Give him a couple of spoonfuls of prunes (baby food) until the transition is over. I had to do that with my son both when we started baby foods and then again when we ...
Cloth Diapers & Powder?
Asked by M.D. from Houston
on July 10, 2008
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Hello Moms~ My first daughter is 6 weeks old and has diaper rash. We own a bunch of cloth diapers and have already tried them out and like them. However she has had a ...
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- Dr. Smith's is wonderful! I was never a fan of powder in the diaper, it gets clumpy with moisture.
- Hello, I am sorry to read your daughter has a diaper rash. I didn't use cloth diapers for my daughter (18 months). As far as the powder is concerned, I used and...
- With my first born, I used cloth diapers and Baby Cornstarch by Johnson & Johnson. With my second, I used Huggies and the cornstarch. With my grandaughter, it was Hug...
"Crying It Out" for 4 Month Old
Asked by C.V. from Detroit
on October 5, 2009
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Im curious about other mom's experiences with letting infants cry it out to help them initiate sleeping through the night. Does this work? My son is 4 months old and ...
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- ooohhh goodness have you opened a can of worms with this one! I am sure this will get many responses. My opinion, I don't care what doctors and others say if a baby cr...
- I won't tell you one way or another what to do, however, I will say that it is A LOT harder to help them sleep through the night later on than it is when they are litt...
- Google the Ferber method. This is a little less harsh and proven to work after 3 nights.
Bug Repellent and Sunscreen for 4 Month Old
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on May 29, 2008
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So I know that neither bug repellent or sunscreen are recommended for infants (although some places do say 5-7% DEET for over 2 months), but has anyone used anything t...
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- Don't use tea tree oil! It causes skin sensativity to light so it's never a good idea to use it before going directly in the sun, it's not to be used undiluted on chi...
- Skin so soft by AVON...most representives have samples...my daughter was extreme reaction to bits and deet did not mix with her excema and that was the best option...h...
- Hi, you should go to a natural store, Whole Foods is great, or Organica. They have all kinds of sunscreen with no deet and is safe for babies. They also have bug spr...
Help with Cradle Cap
Asked by C.S. from Sharon
on June 15, 2008
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Hi ladies! Here's the situation...my 2 year old daughter has had cradle cap for as long as I can remember. Her hair is long, curls at the bottom, am a brautiful blon...
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- Hi C.! I would suggest that you take your daughter to see a dermatologist. It could very well be an extreme case of cradle cap (which is typically gone by the age ...
- Hi C. - My 1st son had cradle cap until he was almost 4. His Dr. gave me all sorts of things to try that didn't work and he really hated. Two years ago I ended up on ...
- My daugher didn't have cradle cap but she did have major dandruff. I bought a shampoo and body wash at Babies R Us called Earth's Best Organic and it cleared it up co...
Seeking Snacks Ideas for My Son with Dairy Allergy and Wheat Intolerance
Asked by L.H. from Los Angeles
on August 25, 2008
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I am hoping to get some great snack ideas from other mom's for my son who has a dairy allergy and a wheat intolerance. He can eat Cheerios because they have a very sm...
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- Hi L., haven't read any of the other comments but here's what I can offer... although my son isn't gluten intolerant, I was tagged as "sensetive" so we try to be con...
- Check out Mommywood.com They have excellent information on allergies as well as tons of other great mommy related info.
- Celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins and orange slices for vitamin c, and maybe banana slices with strawberry slices too. Also celery sticks and carrots sticks...
Titanium Dioxide, Sunscreen
Asked by F.P. from Chicago
on February 1, 2008
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Ok. I just read a post about mineral makeup and Titanium Dioxide, it possibly causes cancer, and there is a link in Titanium Dioxide and cancer from what I've read. An...
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- I've never heard titanium causing cancer. I researched sunscreens last year, and read into chemical sunscreens and their effects. Very broad statements and incon...
- Fran, We use Arbonne Baby Care products - they have an SPF 30+ w/o harmful chemicals (including titanium dioxide)...my entire family uses this and I offer this to c...
- I often feel so overwhelmed by the unending info we all get regarding what is going to give our children (and us) cancer. I found a great, not too lengthy, article th...
Doc Says to Start Rice Cereal at 4 Mo
Asked by L.G. from Philadelphia
on March 12, 2008
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Hi moms,
At my son's 4 month check up appt this morning, the doctor recommended starting rice cereal. I'm just a bit weary of this and here is why.... Brayden was bor...
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- Hi L. -- My son was 9 weeks premature but I did start him at 4 mos and he loved it! He's now 15 yo and no signs of prematurity despite the fact that the neo-natal do...
- Hi L., My baby girl has also had intolerances to certain foods and I have been on the soy/dairy/egg/nut/peanut-free diet since she was about 2 1/2 months...she is n...
- Hi, I am D.. I am proud SAH mom of a beautiful, active and intelligent 16 mos old daughter, Veronica. Veronica was not a preemie but was small when she was born. At...
