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5 Month Old Allergic to Both Milk & Soy - What to Feed Him?
Asked by C.S. from Grand Rapids
on June 8, 2009
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My 5-month old son has had a pretty severe case of eczema for over 5-wks. We've switched formulas several times and just had blood test done to confirm allergies. We a...
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- My daughter is allergic to the same things (and then some)...it's not easy! She drinks Rice Dream Vanilla and likes it. Good luck!
- a hypoallergic formula, like Alimentum!
- Well my acupuncturist's youngest baby had exzema caused by what the acupuncturist ingested. She nursed him and that's how he got sensitivities. You might want to c...
Suggestions for Getting 7 Month Old to Drink to Formula?
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on March 16, 2008
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My daughter will be 7 months old tomorrow, and I'm having the HARDEST time getting her to drink formula. She's my second baby, so I know the benefits of breastfeeding...
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- I tried the mixing of the breastmilk with formula, too. I actually had my husband feed my boys with a blanket that smelled like me so the transition would be easier. ...
- Since your daughter has an allergy to milk, in the long run she would be much better off breastfeeding. It will be difficult considering your situation, but you will ...
- I had my kids back to back just like you! My boy is the oldest and my girl is the youngest. Just be patient with her and the all the fuss. If she is hunger she wil...
6 Month Old with Severe Food Allergies and Bad Refluxing
Asked by H. from Houston
on September 27, 2006
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My 6 month old was diagnosed at 3 months old as having food allegies. This was discovered after 3 months of a very sick baby. She had bad refux, eyes draining constant...
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- Okay my dear I have THE ANSWER! My son was born very pre-mature (27 weeks) and we had all types of issues in the beginning and reflux was a major one - he was on medi...
- Dear H., If you're open to alternative medicine, I highly suggest N.A.E.T. These treatments PERMANENTLY remove allergies. I've had my cat allergy eliminated and k...
- H., hello. your situation sounds all too familiar! my daughter is now 3 and pretty much over all of this but she still takes prevacid for her GERD. i too tried al...
1 Year Old with Eczema and a Peanut Allergy
Asked by H.P. from Chicago
on September 5, 2008
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I have a 1 year old son who has had severe eczema since birth. 3 months ago he had a severe allergic reaction to what we believe to have been a peanut. I took him to...
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- The cracked skin is definitely eczema. A peanut allergy would involve breathing problems. When I smell peanuts I get physically sick and find it hard to breathe. Wh...
- Eczema can flare up because of allergies. The only way to tell if it is allergy-related without having him tested (he seems too young yet) is to eliminate foods from ...
- YOu may want to try calling an allergist to see if they will see him this young. Try seeing one at children's memorial. They have satellite offices if different suburb...
12 Month Old Will Not Sleep
Asked by D.G. from Los Angeles
on February 7, 2009
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My son just turned 1 this week and the last 2 months have been awful. He has had viral infections including fever, diarhea and congestion ( not all at the same time )...
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- Take him to a diagnostician (sic). At least a better doctor.
- I would get a second opinion from another pediatrician who has been in practice for a long time & has a good bedside manner. I wish you all the best - you are doing a ...
- Hi D., First, I'm so sorry to hear that your precious-one is having such a difficult time. And sorry for you as well - worrying about your baby, not sleeping, etc. ...
What to Do When Your 21/2 Month Child Is Fussy?
Asked by C.K. from Miami
on April 21, 2007
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I have a little girl that is extremely fussy most of the day. I try to entertain her to keep her happy but all she seems to do is fuss. Does anyone have any suggesti...
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- C.: First of all, take a deep breath. My grandmother always used to say that each baby comes with its own set of instructions. She is your daughter. You will b...
- C., don't lose hope. Does she maybe have colic? When my daughter was about that age, she too was extremely fussy. Nothing I did would soothe her. Then my pediatrition ...
- Hang in there. I know it can be hard. Once they get a little older and can be entertained by toys and things it gets easier. I agree that the baby wearing is the wa...
Underweight 6 Month Old
Asked by E.B. from Asheville
on October 6, 2009
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My son is under weight because he had severe GERD, He just turned 6 months old and he weighs 14.5 lbs (but he is 28 1/2 inches long). I cant get him to drink more than...
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- Hi E., If you do decide to give him cereal in his bottles, use a nipple with a larger hole in it, like maybe an orange juice nipple. I would prefer to actually fee...
- I have a tall and skinny one myself. Your little guy sounds just fine. But we started rice cereal at this age. Then added bananas and peas, carrots and apples over ...
- The cereal in the bottles will work great. My daughter was only about 15 lbs at 6 months. She is 7 years old now. She is only 38 lbs. She took Zantac in the bottles as...
2 Month Pre-Mature Baby with Severe Acid Reflux
Asked by C.E. from Billings
on June 17, 2009
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I am the mommy to 2 kids My Youngest is my son who is now 2 1/2 months old he was born at 32 weeks. He has been diagnosed with Severe Acid Reflux and Lactose and Tolle...
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- Read the book How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman. It will help you with this situation. Get a second opinion. And a third or fourth or even more, until you find a...
- I wish I could ease your mind about the acid reflux, but all I can tell you is that my son finally grew out of his at 9 months (adjusted age). Mainly, I'm telling you...
- Hi C., I am so sorry that you are going through this. It sounds like your little guy is going through a horrible time. I am not sure if someone already suggested ...
10 Month Old Coughing.
Asked by S.C. from Boca Raton
on September 1, 2009
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Hi Moms,
For about 3 weeks now my 10.5 month old has been coughing. It started out as a cough only at night and sometimes in the morning. I thought it was actuall...
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- I was in your shoes a long while ago. My son coughed and coughed. He did it so much that he would throw up. I took him over to the peds several times. They finally...
- I have twin girls that are 10 months old. They both have reflux and are on Zantac. I was hesitant to give them a medication, but it really makes a difference. My yo...
- If the Zantac does not help, the symptoms also could be from teething. My daughters both had a hard time with coughing (especially at night...but at the worst of it, ...
Diarrhea in 6 Month Old
Asked by M.P. from Albuquerque
on February 11, 2008
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My concern is that my 6 month old has had diarrhea since Thursday. At first it was just watery and now it has turned green and mucusy. She had her shots on Friday and ...
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- Hi M., If your Pediatrician prescribed iron drops for your daughter it will help immensely. Following the bottles instructions, mix the iron with her cereal and she s...
- Hi M.! I agree with a lot of the other moms who suggested you get her in to the pediatrician again ASAP. Five days of diarrhea in a 6-mo-old baby is likely to caus...
- M., make sure she is getting enough liquids! Make sure you eat Toast, Rice, Banana's, and Applesauce yourself since you are still breastfeeding. Limit her diet to on...
