Thermometer
Results 91-100 from 486 articles
FAM Birth Control - Does Anyone Use This Method?
Asked by M.B. from New York
on April 19, 2010
-
I recently bought "Taking Charge of your Fertility" and it talks about FAM (fertility awareness method) birth control. Do any of you ladies use this method?
I've...
Answers
- It has worked very well for us. We did not take any class -- we just read the taking charge of your fertility book. from cover to cover, "practiced" for a few months w...
- I know you said you are against an IUD, but have you thought about the copper one rather than Mirena? It lasts longer (up to 10 yrs) and has NO hormones. I've had mi...
- I ditto everyone else. NFP is great! It works very well. We've done it for 10 years, and despite irregular cycles have not had one surprise! But there is a learnin...
Tips for Constipated Infant?
Asked by C.C. from Orlando
on March 4, 2011
-
Hi Mamas,
My 6 week old is gassy and constipated. I have tried everything the pediatrician has asked me to do. Today they tell me to "just keep doing what you are doi...
Answers
- my son was super gassy when I ate really gassy foods. After giving birth I was trying to lose weight so ate alot of veggies and high fiber foods and that made him have...
- Gripe water really helps. It worked better than the gas drops. Talk to a lactation consultant. Maybe the baby is taking in too much air when breast feeding. Try li...
- Hi C.- my son had the same problems. I took a nipple from his bottle and filled it with plum smart or you can use prune juice, he sucked it down an d not much longer ...
Fever and Four Year Old Boy
Asked by S.C. from Tampa
on October 15, 2008
-
my usually super active four year old woke up last night crying and sweaty HOT..the thermometer only read 99+ but his whole body was steaming and he's complaining of a...
Answers
- Hi, {{hugs}} to you, I know this is a scary time for you, as it is for all mommies with sick kids, but I would say as long as his fever is not going over 100 (or even...
- S., Sorry your little one isn't feeling well. I would call the Doctor this morning and ask if they have seen kids coming in with any of your son's symptoms and advise...
- We just feel terrible when our children are sick. Ask if your son's throat hurts and look at his throat. My 4 yr old daughter did not complain of a sore throat. She ...
3 Week Old Breast Fed Baby Not Pooping
Asked by S.X. from Chicago
on May 23, 2008
-
My 3 week old didn't poop for 24 hrs, but did pee. I called the Doc. They really didn't say much... i tried the gas meds, the rubbing belly, moving legs, purping on be...
Answers
- I've had the same issue with my breastfed infant and what has helped the most is adding good bacteria to my morning dose of prenatal vitamin. I also massage her back a...
- As long as she's still peeing, she should be ok. It's weird isn't it? Breastfed babies usually aren't constipated, but around 1 month they stop pooping every day. M...
- When my baby was taking breastmilk, he could go 5-7 days without a poop then it would be an explosion in the diaper. My prediatrician and many other sources I consult...
Temp 103 Please Respond Quickly.
Asked by K.R. from Sherman
on December 19, 2011
-
Hi moms.
my little one (2years next Feb.) is never sick. but we have been passing around a head cold and she has not been feeling well today.
she just fell asleep i...
Answers
- once I took a sick child to the pediatrician.. he looked at teh child sitting up on the table and talking.. and the dr said.. well she doesnt look that sick.. hmmm.. I...
- i would wait to see if the fever reducer works n if it helps keep it down n if it spikes back up id take her to the hospital
- I definitely would not just stick her in a cold bath because you don't want to bring down her temp too quickly. You can wipe down her head, face w/a cool washcloth. ...
Baby Bath Question
Asked by J.D. from New York
on July 29, 2008
-
Hello all,
I have been using a WONDERFUL baby bath for the last seven months. It is a product made by 4 moms and it has a thermometer built in, AMAZING! It fits in ...
Answers
- Hi J., Not sure how old your baby is and if she can sit up for herself. It is a long time for me but my grandchildren had something that had suction cups for the botto...
- I use the Primo bath tub for my 1-year old- at first, it seemed so big but once he could sit up well, it was fine. It's big enough for a toddler w/ all his toys.
- We've been using an 'inflatable tub'...not certain of the brand, but it was carried at Babies 'r us....it basically looks like a raft. The advantages are that it's so...
My Temperature
Asked by A.S. from Lynchburg
on January 3, 2011
-
I have been a little concerned about my temperatures lately. I normally run a temp. of 98.7. Now I am running anywhere between 95.4-96.7. I took it this morning and it...
Answers
- It may be that you have become slightly hypothyroid. The thyroid regulates body temperature. An underactive thyroid can make you feel tired/sluggish.
- Temperature varies by person, time of day, what you just did, ect.. All the temps you say you have gotten are in the normal range. I think taking your temp everyday ...
- A.: Why are you taking your temperature every day?! Are you charting for ovulation or what? If you are going to take your temp every day - it needs to be at the ...
Breast Fed Baby Does NOT Poop!
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on March 17, 2009
-
My daughter is 4 1/2 months old. She has been purely breast fed the entire 4 months and was very regular in pooping up until 2 months. From 2 months to the current tim...
Answers
- SHE IS NORMAL!!! Please don't worry, and do as the doctor advised you...it's because she's breastfed and babies get EVERYTHING they need from the great stuff Mommy...
- My son was about that age when he also had a bout of constipation. I had changed nothing within me, I had not started any form of solids at that point and the only thi...
- It is not actually abnormal to only poop once a week or so. Up to two and a half weeks is probably the longest I've heard of 100% nursed babies. I know MANY adults who...
How to Keep Toddler Warm at Night
Asked by A.D. from Portland
on April 19, 2008
-
How can you tell if your toddler is warm enough at night? Here's our situation: we keep the thermostat low at night because we're not made of money and don't believe i...
Answers
- We love the sleep sack. JCPenny's does or used carry toddler sized ones in their catalog. My daughter loves it. My son figured out how to take it off, but he took off ...
- At his age, he should be comfortable with he same coverage as you. If you are comfy with a light pair of pj's and a blanket, then you could put two light layers on him...
- I think from what you said he wears, he is probably warm enough. That is the answer, which is dress him warm enough knowing he'll kick off the covers. Some children ar...
How to Keep Your Toddler Warm at Night
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on October 2, 2008
-
I am wondering how you moms keep your children warm on these chilly nights. For the longest time, I've been using a Halo Sleepsack for my son. It was working out wel...
Answers
- Hi L. My son NEVER stays covered up, this was especially true when he was younger. I would put regular pajamas on him and then put on fuzzy sleepers over that. I fi...
- During the winter months, I always put a onesie on my son, socks, and then his fuzzy feetsie pajamas that zip up. I then put a blanket on top of him. He stays plenty...
- Dear L. M., We raised two daughters and two granddaughters. We always put a blanket sleeper on each of them. They often threw off the blankets anyway and I did no...
