Treatments: Aquaphor
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Raw Red Under Toddler Constantly Stuffy Nose
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on January 26, 2011
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Hi All, My 2 yr old has suffered from terrible congestion all winter. (He apparently has sleep apnea as well...). In any event, despite my placing aquaphor as much as ...
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- HI! He might have sensitive skin, in which case maybe check with a doc about what might be gentle? I put carmex on my daughter's nose when she is sick and it's gettin...
- Buy him his own chapstick naturals or burts bees. It will come in handy with the chilly weather and chapped lips too. Just put under his nose just like you would his l...
- It is nutrition- see Nourshing Traditions from Weston Price- this cookbook is amazing, easy and cheap food, and it should handle what he is allergic to- sounds like he...
Remedy for Two Year Old Daughter with Really Chapped Lips
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on December 9, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My 2 and 1/2 year old daughter has a sore throat and stuffy nose. But the real problem is she has the worst chapped lips. They are so cracked and even bl...
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- I'm pretty sure Carmex makes it worse in the long run...interested to know what other moms suggest too...my daughter's lips are so chapped. I know several people (a...
- Hi A., My friend also uses Lansinoh on her boys lips when they are cracked. She swears by it for the whole family.
- Carmex and other's will make your lips worse. I use Burt's Bee's or coconut oil on my 16m old's lips and it works like a charm!
Toddler Covered in Tiny Bumps - What Is This?
Asked by S.W. from Chicago
on May 19, 2011
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Hi mamas,
I have a sweet 2.5 year old son who has suddenly developed teeny tiny bumps all over his body - back, arms, elbows, armpits, sides, thighs and cheeks. It'...
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- It could be eczema...that's what both of my daughters look like when they have a breakout of it. Especially since you mention the allergies. It may not be bothering ...
- My daughter has eczema and we bathe her once a week - less water has been one of the only things to help, along with cutting cow's milk out of her diet. However, she a...
- Sounds like an allergic response to me, but it could be any number of things. Sometimes children can have rashes from a fever or viral infection. I would call the Pedi...
Severe Ezema & Croupe Cough
Asked by N.W. from Los Angeles
on June 19, 2008
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Hello! My son has severe ezema, and croupe caugh he has had both since he was a few days old. He was diagnosed with the ezema at 8 days old, we have moved to a coole...
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- My heart goes out to you as dealing with eczema and an infant is not fun. Shortly after my son was born, he started to have breakouts of eczema. Unfortunately he got...
- Hi N., I'm sorry about you son's condition. I know how hard it is to watch your child in so much pain and agrevation and there's really nothing you can do. If you do...
- My husband got hit with a horrendous case of psoriasis seven years ago. It started on his leg and eventually he was covered from his neck to his ankles. Only his hea...
Itching & Scratching
Asked by M.A. from Los Angeles
on March 14, 2008
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I have a child in my daycare who is 14 mos old. I have had him since he was 8 mos old. My issue is that he has really bad allergies and has a breakout everyday somet...
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- My daughter was born with exema, the only thing that I have found that works fast on her is this over the counter medication called baby exema cream, it is in a greeni...
- M., I would really consider laundry soap, shampoo, body washes etc as a cause to his itching. If it is exzema what they put in these products will only make it worse...
- Wow! poor baby! My son just had allergy testing done, he is 2.5 We were going to do it at 20months (he has chronic cough syndrome) but we ended up going to a GI spec...
Best Way to Heal Chapped Lips ???
Asked by R.T. from Dallas
on February 12, 2011
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Hi ladies,
I'm constantly suffering from chapped lips. I know a lip gloss I was wearing was causing some of it but not all if it.
I'm wanting to know the best reme...
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- 1. Triple Antibiotic Ointment (helps heal the skin) 2. Burts Bees or Mary Kay Satin Lip (moisturizes) 3. When outside use a wax base like Chap Stick (protection)...
- Hello, I'm sure you've already heard this already but Mary Kay's Satin Lip Set is great. We also use Aquaphor on our lips and back on hands at night during the winter...
- Neosporin Lip Therapy is wonderful. I also use EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil). Try it...you probably already have some, and if you lick your lips, it is safe. Whate...
Life with an Asthma Kid - Is It Asthma?
Asked by P.R. from Fort Myers
on May 2, 2008
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Hi Ladies, I am somewhat new to this site, but am very impressed with it and am remaining active on it. That being said, I wanted to share my experience and see if an...
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- The natural mineral Bromaline is a mucus fighter. Look into it at your local health food store. Worked awesome for my son & husband. Seek natural remedies, all that...
- Hello, I also have a child with some health problems. She is not diagnosed as asthmatic but has had many breathing issues. I am sure you see Dr. Favario, if not ...
- I know a few others mentioned it - but I would definitely rule out Cystic Fibrosis. My best friend has it and you want to know asap if that is the case. Good Luck, R.
1 Year Old with Asthma
Asked by M.T. from Boston
on December 22, 2008
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Hi everyone,
My son Evan is 13 months old and has been hospitalized 3 times now in the past 3 months due to asthma. So far it does not seem to be allergy related. A...
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- Hi M., I can't tell you how very sorry I am that you are going through this with your little boy -- it must be heart-wrenching to watch him suffer this way. First, ...
- Hello there, My sympathies to you. My daughter (now 10) started her attacks when she was about that age. she was actually almost 18 months old. It was awful. I feel ...
- Wow! Shades of our family's past! Our now 12-year-old used to get asthma whenever he got a cold...and he got colds A LOT. He never got to the point of hospitalization,...
Diaper Rash
Asked by J.M. from McAllen
on October 10, 2006
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I have a 2 year old who has very sensitive skin. Whenever he has a cough w/ flem he gets diarrhea and the rash begins. His skin is so sensitive that he begins to bleed...
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- Hello J.. My 4 year has semi-sensitive skin. We just went through our first bout of rotavirus. My son had diarrhea and vomiting for over a week, both at the same ti...
- J., my son was extremely prone to diaper rash also. We did EVERYTHING to try to help. He would immediately have sores that would bleed and weep. We could only use o...
- Desitin Creamy formula diaper cream, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, and Pampers Sensitive Skin (no alcohol) wipes are the best! Generously apply the diaper creams. Poor thi...
Items for Changing Table
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on December 13, 2010
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We are expecting our first child in a few weeks and I'm trying to get all the last minute items together. What items do you usually have in your changing table? I as...
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- A place for a change of clothes and the dirty diaper pal within arms reach, small basket with diaper creams. I always have used the top of a dresser it is longer and h...
- At my changing table, I have diapers, wipes, nose spray, a bulb syringe, lotion, nail clippers, and aquafor. Those are things I use regularly enough to have out. I gue...
- Baskets, baskets and more baskets to keep things organized, but within easy reach. We have lotions, Mustela's no-rinse baby wash and small cloths in one (great for new...
