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Infant Car Seats- Do They Expire?
Asked by C.B. from Norfolk
on January 3, 2010
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Hi! I have a 3, almost 4 year old, and a daughter on the way. A friend told me that my infant car seat was probably expired and I might need a new one, but I cannot ...
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- In addition to all the other good advice you have gotten.. consider how you have stored your infant carrier seat. If it has been stored in an attic for example (or ga...
- I believe they are good for around 5 or 6 years , but as it is your own seat and you know it has been looked after , as long as it has not been involved in a car accid...
- Wow,this is informative -- I didn't realize there were expiration dates right on the seats! Besides the other advice I'd just add, whether you're figuring out whether ...
Infant Torticollis
Asked by T.P. from Phoenix
on May 5, 2010
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My Son of four months was just diagnosed with infant torticollis, we are waiting for the PT to be approved by the insurance so we can make an appointment, But I rotat...
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- Try chiropractic, I would before doing pt and you might not need approval first. Or you can do both, since they do different things. But an early curvature can lead to...
- The problem encountered in infant torticollis is most often a tailbone that went out of default position through the birthing process, breech per se, by pressure and p...
- Hi T., Our boy was diagnosed with torticollis at twelve weeks also. The right side of his face was quite flat in comparison to the left, and now, at age three, the...
Help with Infant Car Seat
Asked by N.B. from Detroit
on March 1, 2009
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I should give some background. My daughter just turned 4 in January, my son was born July 08, and my sister is due with her first child in August. My question is, ho...
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- Just yesterday there was a car seat on www.woot.com and there was great discussion regarding expiration dates and so forth. I found this person who cited an article a...
- Check the side of the seat where all of the info stickers are and you should find an expiration date. Seriously! They typically are 5 years from the date of manufactur...
- Hi, I would say check the expiration date that should be molded into the plastic somewhere on the bottom of the carseat itself and go from there. If it's expired you s...
Infant Massage or Chiropractic
Asked by C.B. from Des Moines
on August 24, 2009
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My sister has a 3mth old little boy with colic and was reading that infant massage and chiropractic help with this. Does anyone know of someone who does this, or has a...
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- Dr. Chris Sorenson in St.Cloud MN at Allied Chiropractic. We have gone there for several years and taken several of our children with great results! Best wishes.
- Crystal, Health and Healing Family Chiropractic in Andover is very good. They are off of Hanson by the Andover Theatre. Their number is ###-###-####. They ca...
- Dr. Anne Langford at Langford Chiropractic in Highland Park (St. Paul) treats infants and children. See www.langfordchiropractic.com.
How Old Is Too Old for Infant Carseat?
Asked by M.B. from St. Louis
on September 28, 2010
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Hello,
I have an infant carseat that is six years old. I used it with my 1 & 2nd children. It is in good shape and has never been in a wreck, I am curious if I coul...
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- My car seats have the expiration on the back of the seat. Hope this helps! Nanaof6 boys
- My theory is that these carseats are made out of plastic, which with age, wear, weather and love will bend and mold. Think about what product do you own that after 5 ...
- Most, if not all, car seats have an expiration date on them (found on a label on the side or the bottom). Otherwise, 6 years is the rule of thumb.
Traveling Out of the Country - with an Infant
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on January 3, 2011
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So my brother popped the question to his long-time girlfriend and they are planning to be married in Columbia (where she and her family live and where they meet). I a...
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- We took my son to Jamaica just a few months ago and he was 3 months old, he did great! We took him to the passport office when he was about 2 weeks old. I had to go ob...
- 1) yes 2) yes 3) no, but when older 4) Go to: www.tsa.gov for flight/plane regulations on international travel and with an infant. Go and get a Passport promptl...
- COLUMBIA IS SAFE!!!!! Do not be afraid of traveling to Columbia! I go there all the time with my pasty white husband and toe head(white blonde) two year old. We are al...
Infant 2 Month Immunization Appointment
Asked by M.G. from Houston
on March 20, 2008
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Friday morning I will be taking my infant for his 2 month check-up. At that time he is to receive about 4 immunizations. So far we have had no major problems with our ...
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- All infant immunizations are done without the offending preservative linked to autism today. I think it is a mercury ( thimerisol) derivative. Call your pediatrician a...
- Pray for protection! Chances are your child wil be fine. It would be better if they did not combine so many immunizations together. Asking if you can space out the ...
- M., please read this book before you go, "What Doctors May not tell you about Childhood Vaccinations," written by Stephanie Cave an actual medical doctor who has treat...
Is It Against the Law to Use Infant Car Seat Manufactured over 5 Years Ago?
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on February 18, 2012
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I have a 7 year old infant car seat in excellent condition. I have heard the notion that they perish from the heat in the car and the plastic weakens etc, but is it a...
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- When it comes to my child's safety, there is no expense too much. Yes, you should buy a new car seat and feel secure knowing that he/she is as safe as possible. My n...
- If there is a law let us know. I used drop side cribs, my kids slept on their stomachs, we stood up in cars in back seats and would lay in the back window on trips. N...
- Hi there... my step father is a cook county sheriffs police officer. i asked him the same question about a year ago and his answer was. It's not against the law at all...
Infant with RSV
Asked by L.M. from Austin
on November 17, 2008
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I took my 3 month old baby girl to hospital this past Wednesday. They ran a series of test on her, it came back that she has RSV- respitory virus. Ok great, but now wh...
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- Get a new freaking Dr. he sounds like an IDIOT, she is 3 months old for goodness sake. This is a serious virus and you need s/o who is interested in helping you.
- Go to ER or another Doctor.......
- My friends baby is a month old and recoverying from RSV and he was on around the clock breathing treatments at the hospital and at home to help with the mucous in the ...
Infant with Cold
Asked by D.T. from Tampa
on December 26, 2007
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Hi everyone. Just wondering if there anyone had advise on how to help relieve a 5 month old with a nasty cold and cough. She is not running a fever and her mucous is...
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- You need to take your little one to the Doctor. If you do not have Insurance go to the local health Dept. God Bless
- They recalled them because people were overdosing their kids. They were providing more medication than what was recommended. I spoke with my pediatrician and pharmac...
- I use Sambucol with my daughter. It's a combination of elderberry and echinacea. It's a natural anti viral. You can get it at any health food store.
