The First Years
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What in My House Is Making My Son Sick?
Asked by J.T. from Pueblo
on October 21, 2009
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We have used our Denver home as a rental property for the past eighteen months, and are now renovating it. We lived here for the first two years of our sons' life (he...
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- First off he is not sick but getting rid of something toxic too him one of the quickest ways...puking. The good news is that his body is responding well to a toxin. Th...
- J., This is a tough one. There is so much in a newly renovated home that is rich with toxins it might be hard to narrow down. Is is bed new too? VOC's are compound...
- J., Is he having a hard time adjusting to the new house over what he is used too. You could try an air purifier for a while.
Staying Well
Asked by D.B. from Greensboro
on March 4, 2007
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I have a four year old girl who has servier common allergies and asthma. I finally got the doctors to belive me about the asthma in December. However, the only things...
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- D., You didn't mention if your daughter is on any medication for her allergies. My older son had terrible allergies and gets asthma every once in awhile that begi...
- remove the carpet from her bedroom if she has any. remove stuffed animals and any allergens. use a humidifier. And look to the future. My daughter had asthma when she ...
- I had almost the same experience when my son was 2, as a last ditch effort to keep him well, I started using chemical free cleaners and laundry stuff in my house. This...
Heartbroken...
Asked by A.W. from Baton Rouge
on May 24, 2010
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My 6 year old son informed me this past weekend that he plays by himself all the time. At recess, at lunch, and at his afterschool place. I asked him if he tried to pl...
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- I think your husband's thoughts probably have merit - kids who are accustomed to being with other kids may not need the socialization as much as kids who are constantl...
- I used to work at a pre-school and kindergarten and the key at that age is to not ask if you can play but just to start playing with the other kids. If your son asks i...
- Get him involved in a sport or an art class. So it gives him confidence outside of school. Maybe get a book how to make friends. Does he come across like a know it a...
Transporting Milk Home on Plane
Asked by S.M. from Indianapolis
on October 12, 2010
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Hi Moms! I am a nursing mom going on a 3-day business trip. I will be pumping while away and am returning on the weekend so shipping the milk home via fed ex or othe...
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- I would definitly call the airline now and tell them the situation, I'm sure you arent the first one to ask.
- The TSA rules do not apply to breast milk. I recently traveled and had to pump as well. I just brought a carryon sized cooler and they allowed it without any problems ...
- I believe (though I haven't actually tried it) that they still allow you to carry breastmilk on the plane. Either way, I'm they have to provide you with an option, eit...
How Did You Make the Transition?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on June 28, 2010
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From a 5 point harness to a belt-positioning booster?
My son is 4 1/2, and on the larger size for his age (43" tall and about 45 lbs.)
I am toying with the idea ...
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- My twins transitioned to a seltbelt booster at about 5. I kept them in the 5 point as long as possible, but it was finally just too small. Their 5 point turned into ...
- I personally recommend sticking with a 5 point harness.... Britax makes a car seat (I believe it's called Britax Frontier 85) that holds your child in a 5 point harne...
- "My other concern is that the seat itself doesn't attach to the car. I know that it is not necessary as it is with the much heavier car seats to keep the seat secured,...
What to Do with My Old Baby Clothes?? Vote Now!
Asked by J.P. from Provo
on September 8, 2010
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Okay, the time has come for me to decide what to do with my old baby clothes. I have seven tubs of nice, albeit not-new, clothes. They are adorable. They hold all of...
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- You should keep some for your girls when they get older. They will love to have the first outfit they came home from the hospital in.
- Give them to someone who can use them, but don't sit down and go through the clothes with them - just hand them over and know they will be appreciated and valued. I'l...
- Find someone in your neighborhood or church (or some other community group you have access too) who really needs them. There are plenty of young mothers who would LOVE...
Weaning My 6 Month Old
Asked by A.W. from Phoenix
on March 4, 2008
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I plan on starting to wean my daughter after she turns 6 months old next week. I have about a 3 months supply of breastmilk frozen and plan on pumping until my supply...
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- I did a similar thing with my now 1 year old daughter. I pumped exclusively, but sometimes had to supplement with formula when she was consuming more that I could pro...
- A., I'm with Deneen, I don't know why other people are adressing why you are weaning instead of how to wean. It is your choice and works best for your family. I don't...
- I had problems with supply when I was nursing my daughter so I had to supplement. I found that since her body was used to digesting breast milk, she could only handle ...
I Need Help. My Husband Is Gone!!
Asked by D.C. from Detroit
on March 30, 2007
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Okay. I need some help. My husband just left to go to Indiana for work!!! I'm so stressed out. This is not the first time I've been a single parent, but it is the hard...
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- D. - I can sympathize with you on the boredom thing. Here's some suggestions...our church has a "Mom's Group" where you can meet other moms and they have daycare for ...
- You could try scrapbooking? I love to do it, I don't have much free time with a 6 week old and I miss it. Also, I don't know where you live but there's a great place...
- Hi I understand totally. Not that I have much advice for you, sorry. I have a 9 month old and a 6 & 7 year old. I feel like there is only so much house work to do, e...
Father's Day - Do I Do Nothing?
Asked by B.L. from Fresno
on June 15, 2012
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My husband doesn't celebrate mother's day. I get mad every year and it's the same thing. Okay he will get up with the kids and cook breakfast and I wanted to go to par...
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- Be the bigger person - your kids will be happier. My son got up with DH and they made breakfast for me. Later we went to the park - that WAS how we celebrated Mother's...
- Be the better person :)
- If you told your husband what you wanted for Mother's Day (you did right?), he's acting like you are the only adult in the house. If you didn't tell him, start there....
Haven't Heard from My Daughter....
Asked by A.E. from Dallas
on July 7, 2011
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Okay ladies, Im needing your honest advice. Just a quick summary of my situation: my daughter's father does not communicate with me what so ever. Note: he was absent f...
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- Do you know any of his family or friends who would be friendly and "on your side" who would call his cell for you? If he is seeing your name or number come up he wont ...
- You get the ball rolling NOW! Call your attorney! She should be allowed to call you whenever she pleases. What kind of idiot put the two call restriction down. CRAZY!
- Do it now! Call the attorney and figure out where she is.
