Vinegar: Older Child
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Cleaning with Vinegar and Tolerating the Smell
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on February 22, 2008
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I'm trying to get away from using 409 in the kitchen and tilex in the shower b/c the chemicals really bother me. I've tried spraying vinegar but the smell lingers FOR...
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- Oh the smell..you can also use lemon juice in the shower, it reduces build up like vinegar. The product line METHOD at Target has a all purpose cleaner which is purpl...
- Vinegar is a great cleaner, but don't use it full strength. For example, for cleaning hardwood floors the ratio is 1/4 cup white vinegar for every half gallon of water...
- i thought i heard that lemon is a neutralizer for all kinds of odors. can u try that? or something with citrus in it???
Suggestion for 8 Year Old Who Is Always Stuffy and Coughing
Asked by D.L. from Phoenix
on February 3, 2008
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My son who just turned 8 for most of his life coughs in the morning and when hes physically active. Hes always stuffy and congested. The Dr. just prescribes allergy ...
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- Hi D. L. My family comes from the centeral America area, their they have a very simple and runny nose stoper. You pur a winter knited hat on you head while you slee...
- Go "green" in your home. Try getting rid of traditional cleaning products that contain toxins and buy natural products like Seventh Generation. You can also clean with...
- Are you looking for a natural alternative to help your son? If so, I know of something that may help, I know it's helped me and my family and several of my friends, bo...
8 Year Old Wetting Bed
Asked by L.H. from Philadelphia
on December 29, 2007
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My son is 8 years old and is wetting his bed. We have not been able to find any medical reason. And have cut down his drink time and make sure that he is wakes up dry....
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- What a handful for you with a 14month old. Well i have heard that bedwetting is do to a small bladder or a very heavy sleeper. Try night light in the bathroom and a al...
- It sounds like stress. Think about what could be causing him stress. If everything is find at home, it probably is something to do with school, possibly everything. ...
- Hi! I have an eight yr old daughter who used to wet the bed. My mother also had issues at night when she was a child. I would suggest goodnites? They worked for us...
7 Year Old - Burns When She Urinates
Asked by J.E. from Macon
on December 4, 2007
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My 7 year old daughter has been complaining of burning when she urinates. I took her to a doctor(not her pediatrician) about 2 weeks ago. They did a urine test but eve...
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- My daughter gets that from taking bubble baths. Quick fix {given to me by a doctor} in between when it starts and getting her in to see the doctor... I buy a 2 Lt of ...
- Hi J., There could be many culprits. I agree with Colleen, it's probably yeast. Candida is rampant in our society today because of all the sugar in our diet, whethe...
- I dont know the age range on this but it could be possible she has a yeast infection or just has some itch that she has scratched to much. As her mother why not take a...
7 Year Old with Migraines
Asked by A.D. from Cincinnati
on March 18, 2008
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My 7 year old was recently diagnosed with migraines. She has all the classic signs of migraines(the same as I have....light sensitivity, intense pain, seeing spots). ...
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- My daughter was 11 when she was diagnosed with migraines in September 2007. She was having severe headaches with vomiting almost daily. She has been taking a very lo...
- Hello Sorry to heard about your 7 year old. I am 32 years old and I started having migraines when I was only 2 years old and my mom didn't know what was wrong. I went ...
- My daughter was also diagnosed with migraines at 7 years. My brother has suffered from severe migranes since early childhood as well. Our pedatrician said to give h...
Chores for 6 Year Old
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on April 30, 2009
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My husband and I want our son to start doing some chores this summer but I can't figure out what we should have him do! Give me some ideas please! Thank S.
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- I would think he could "help" you with tons of things...dusting, straightening up, putting the dishes away, sorting laundry. I would look at it as a time to spend time...
- This is a good question! I have my 5, 6 and 8 year old doing these chores: unload and load dishwasher, sort laundry, sweep kitchen floor. They are supposed to keep ...
- wash dishes, take out the trash, sweep and mop the floor (we call it swabbing the deck with little kids.. they love playing pirates while cleaning the floor) Put his ...
7 Year Old with Severe Allergies, Asthma, and Eczema
Asked by S.A. from Lawton
on April 23, 2008
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HI To keep it short my 7 year old son has severe allergies, asthma and eczema and has had since birth. We have seen tons of doctors,dermatologists,allergists,even a ch...
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- The air in our homes are more toxic than the air outside! www.SaferForYourHome.com You can give them things for all the things that they ARE allergic to but removing ...
- I'm so sorry for your son's condition. It sounds miserable. You asked for remedies, so here's what worked for me and my son. We had many sinus infections. One year...
- I'm sure you've had lots of responses. My 4 year old has all the same problems so I completely understand. In fact, I'm quitting my job to stay home with the two kid...
Hair Care for 8 Year Old
Asked by J.T. from Fresno
on March 12, 2010
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My 8-year-old daughter has fairly thick hair and is prone to having a "smelly head." She washes her hair about 3 times a week with a gentle baby shampoo. Lately, she...
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- Before washing the hair I gently stratch the scalp to loosen dirt and dandruff then I run apple cider vinegar over my scalp to eliminate the dandruff before washing an...
- I agree -- grown up stuff now. Trader Joe's has a good line of tea tree shampoo and conditioner. Smells good, tingles, and keeps the flakes to a minimum.
- My nine yr old uses Herbal Essences on her hair. Works wonders! Started using it myself and my hair is very thick. The herbal Essences line of products are wonderful a...
8 Year Old with Constant Stomache Pain
Asked by W.L. from Toledo
on March 30, 2008
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My 8 year old has been complaining of a constant pain in her tummy for about two months now. She says that it is painful but it doesnt stop her from her daily play. ...
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- Hello, my neice went through this at 7 yrs. old and she had the same symtoms but her belly was distended and she was gassy. All the tests came back okay except for one...
- You might want to look into abdominal migraines. This is something that generally only presents in children, generally children with a family history of headache or r...
- I have a seven yr. old girl that has the same thing, but occasionally even vomits, but always at school. Alot of children going to school have physical symptoms from t...
Chores for 7 Year Old
Asked by S.S. from Philadelphia
on February 26, 2009
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I have a 7 1/2 year old with AD/HD. I currently have him scrape his plate and put it in the sink after eating, clean up toys/room. I don't really trust him to handle...
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- I also have a 7 1/2 year old with ADHD. He's the most willing helper in the world, not so great with execution or staying on task, but the things I have found he can d...
- My son isn't there yet, but I started clearing the table and washing dishes at 6. My dad built me a little stool so I could get to the sink. Only you know whether he...
- dusting, sweeping, making beds, helping to take out the trash, washing windows, etc.
