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When Do I Take My Son to Hospital?
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on February 6, 2007
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My son is 16 months old and had the flu and well as 2 ear infections. He is alergic to eggs so couldn't get the vaccine. He has a lot of vomiting and diarrea and has h...
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- When my daughter gets sick, she won't eat or drink anything. There was one time that she had 1 wet diaper in almost 18 hours and no BM's. I called her dr and he said s...
- Please don't hesitate to call your doctor again. That's their job! And it could be that you can talk to a nurse right away and get some advice. I agree with the other ...
- I say take him now!!! But I am an overly cautious first time mommy. My philosophy is better safe than sorry!
Constipation on Soy Formula
Asked by S.L. from St. Louis
on October 7, 2011
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So we finally switched my little one over to soy after months of dealing with tummy issues and she really seems to be doing better!! YEAH!!
However, now she is con...
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- We had the same thing happened when we tried to do powder formula (vs already mixed) we tried the Karo and the prune juice first but we eventually had to use the glyce...
- feed her the Ps : Prunes, Plums, Pear and I think Papaya even works. I gave my son pureed pear almost 3 or 4 times a week to help keep him regular. Pediatrician said...
- Do not use Karo Syrup! Can contain botulism. My pediatrician said it isn't safe for babies. We used prune juice. Mixed it with my child's bottle.(can be breast milk or...
Daycare Sending Home for Fever Often
Asked by S.W. from Kansas City
on March 20, 2011
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Long story short--my daughter was sent home for a fever this past Monday. I kept her home Tuesday as well due to a slight fever. She went back to preschool on Wednes...
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- Take your thermometers and keep them in your purse. When you are called then just take a moment and take her temp before you leave. That way you can show 2 thermomet...
- Hindsight is 20/20...But! Next time you come to pick her up for an elevated temp, ask them to recheck her temp right in front of you. If their thermometer does indicat...
- I like the advice you are getting from others, but what i am wondering about is that she actually did have a fever on Tues, so you can't blame that one on them. Did y...
Freeking Out Theomomter (Sp) Not Working Right?
Asked by L.H. from Denver
on August 26, 2010
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Alright, well my son to me feels hot, hubby said he didn't, but I swear I know when he is radiating heat. As I can't cuddle with him in bed on a already hot day, to a ...
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- I know it's really difficult when you have a sick child, but the first thing you must do is to stop freaking out. That won't help the situation at all and will keep yo...
- ER means error on my digital. It probably needs new batteries. My daughter (12) had swine flu last year. It wasn't fun. Don't be upset over getting him the shot. Th...
- Before going to any emergency room, I'd stop by a pharmacy and get a new thermometer. My son used to spike high temps (103) and often it would be gone a half hour lat...
Sick Daughter
Asked by B.O. from Spokane
on January 4, 2009
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Hello Everyone
I am a stay at home mom with a 10 month old and we recently got back from a trip for Christmas with family. While gone my daughter got sick and we too...
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- Hmmm... Ten months old.... Have you explored the possibilty that she is teething? The symptoms you listed are pretty much what I remember when mine were that age... I...
- Isomil DF (Diarrhea Formula) does wonders for diarrhea. That's what my doctor recommended. Sounds to me like it might be a good idea to take her in though. She soun...
- Hi, My kiddo was sick a while ago and she refused to drink to,. So I just gave her a lot of applesauce and canned fruit. They have lots of juice, so that kept her h...
No Pooping
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on August 2, 2007
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My baby girl is a month old. She goes days without pooping. She is on Goodstart formula. It currently has been 4 days since she has had a bowel movement. Has anyone el...
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- Hi L., All three of my kids have gone through this, the worst being 11 days of no poop! With that one we were told to give an enema (she was 1). Since then we eit...
- My daughter was the same way as an infant. Our pediatrian said it was completely normal. She did tell me I could try a few things. Put a couple of teaspoons of Karo ...
- Completely normal. My eldest daughter (now 5) did that at about 3 weeks, and she was exclusively breastfed! Very unusual for breastfed babies, but well within "norma...
Help! Anyone Love Thier Stroller? How Do You Pick?
Asked by D.P. from San Francisco
on May 2, 2008
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And I thought having the baby would be the hard part! I had an easier time picking my last car than a stroller! I am pregnant and overwhelmed! I want something that wi...
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- Try the small Combi strollers (I forget the exact model name). Mine only weighs 8 lbs. and has a strap so I can throw it over my shoulder and carry it if I need to. G...
- I also got the Graco Metrolite Travel System. I like it because it is lightweight (as I am small). It folds up with one hand and does everything it needs to (like recl...
- Hello! I have the Britax Vigour and I love it! It has the Bugaboo look without the insane price. Besides being a good looking stroller it also rides great! You can use...
My Almost 5 Month Old Recently Stopped Pooping Every Other Day. He Is on Day 5.
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on April 17, 2009
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My almost 5 month old recently stopped pooping every other day. He is on day 5.
From:S. BDate:Fri. Apr. 17, 2009
The pediatrician's office suggested 4oz. of undilu...
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- try with baby supositories (glycerine)
- I'd take him in right away... My kids would go days without when I put them on formula, never had that problem breastfeeding. I was on WIC at the time and they would ...
- You could try using a rectal thermometer to stimulate the anal muscles. I had to use this method with my son when he was about four months and it only took him about ...
How High of a Temp Before You Go to Doctor ? 8 Month Old
Asked by R.M. from Jacksonville
on March 29, 2010
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My daughter is at 101.6 right now should i take her to the doctor ? Thanks for all the responses i have gotten already let me be a little more specific... I took the ...
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- I was always told to give the baby something for the fever. If it doesn't go down in a few hours then try a luke warm bath. A lot of times it will bring the fever down...
- You must take the temperature rectally to have an accurate reading, your child's temperature is no doubt higher than 101.6, possibly a lot higher because axillary meas...
- Don't forget to go ahead and TREAT the fever with tylenol, if she isn't allergic to it. She doesn't have to HAVE the fever at the time the doctor evaluates her. If i...
Take My Son to Doc or Wait Another Day? Confused.
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on May 23, 2011
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Is it normal for kids to get fever on and off while teething? My son is a year old and is getting 3 teeth all at once. he had fever on friday. MIld and I gave him tyle...
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- What kind of thermometer did you use???? If its not working, then you won't get a proper reading. If he "feels" HOT... then he is probably over 98.8 degrees. That h...
- Maybe his ears are bothering him I know kids that got ear infections with every tooth. Call your pediatricians office they will tell you if you should come in or not.
- Take him to be seen-could be his ears or throat-not because of teething-teething doesn't cause illness.
