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Desitin Diaper Cream
Asked by A.R. from Macon
on January 2, 2008
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I have used Aveeno diaper cream on my daughter since birth with no problems. But when she got a rash it didnt seem to do much to heal so on rashes I used Destin. Well ...
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- We used the clear Balmex to prevent rashes in DS and he never got one until he was 18 months old, when he started daycare. We didn't use it at every change, maybe onc...
- Yes! I had the same experience when my daughter was a little baby. I swear by A&D ointment (original, w/out zinc oxide) when the rash is so bad the skin has opened. ...
- Every baby is different, and all these different responses prove it. My baby had a very hard time with diaper rash. I used Balmex at first because that's what I used...
Diaper Rash! What Do You Do When Desitin Doesn't Work?
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on November 2, 2008
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Do you have any remedy recommendations for a nasty diaper rash? The skin is broken in the size of a quarter on one little butt cheek, pink everywhere else. My 20 mon...
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- We have done baths with cornstarch to help lessen the rash and I mean cool baths, usually about 90 degrees instead of the usualy 97 or 98 degrees and then pat the baby...
- My son gets this type of rash EVERY time a new tooth comes to surface. Our ped says that teething has nothing to do with it, but I think there's just too much coinced...
- My daughter (15 months old) gets allergic reactions to triple paste, desitin, and even pamper's diapers and any scented wipes...makes things difficult (we have to use ...
2Nd Baby Shower
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on April 13, 2010
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My friend is pregnant with baby #2 (different daddy) and she thinks she should get yet another shower for this child since it is a different daddy. I however feel tha...
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- The part I agree with is that every child is special so I think a baby shower for each child is fine. Of course if I had everything from the first pregnancy I would no...
- Everyone has their own opinion as to whether a 2nd shower for a 2nd baby should take place etiquette-wise. In my opinion, just because it's a different daddy, that doe...
- My whole issue with this is the "she thinks" part. It would be different if someone else took notice that this is a different dad (I'm assuming it's HIS first baby!) ...
Baby Lotion
Asked by J.W. from Phoenix
on June 15, 2007
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Do any of you know of a good baby lotion for my 14 month old? She has very sensitive, but dry skin. Something without any perfumes in it. I typically use Johnson's ...
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- Avalon organics aloe unscented lotion works for my baby with alligator skin. No chemicals, no carcinogenic toxins. Expensive, but worth it! I tried coconut oil but it ...
- Try Jergens, it is great for dry skin.
- I agree with previous posters that coconut oil and olive oil are great for a baby's sensitive skin. Try to stay away from petroleum products, chemical additives, pres...
Baby Shower
Asked by K.F. from New York
on September 23, 2008
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Hi all,
I am in need or a unique idea for my best friends baby shower. I want to give her something other than the typical diaper cake, clothes line, baby library,...
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- My all time favorite gift to give anyone expecting a baby is the book "Love You Forever". It is such a sweet story, and it will make anyone cry. My kids even love it! ...
- I don't know when the shower is, but I made my sister in law a scrapbook for her shower. I made a page for every month of the year, starting with the month she was d...
- Hi! I have two ideas that went over big @ both my sisters baby showers. First being a scrapbook with premade page, so she can just put future photos in and journal. Yo...
Baby Eczema
Asked by K.F. from Dallas
on February 1, 2010
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My five week-old has turned into an alligator! His face started breaking out last week, and I assumed it was baby acne. However, the rash on his face has made the skin...
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- Aquaphor (made by the same folks as Eucerin) worked well for me, they have it for babies. My son is three and still has issues. There is also a prescription cream that...
- they do recommend eucerin for infants. however, this didn't work for my son. we ended up using dermarest. just another option. hope it gets better!
- I use Aveeno baby eczema cream, and I've found that it works best if I apply it 2 or 3 times a day. I also found that using a humidifier in the babies room helped. G...
Unhappy Baby
Asked by C.S. from Columbus
on March 3, 2010
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My daughter (almost 10 weeks old) has been diagnosed with reflux and she's been on zantac for almost a month. She's also on formula for reflux and we are taking steps...
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- All of our children found skin to skin contact to be very soothing and my husband loved that bonding experience. He would take off his shirt and lay the baby on his c...
- Your daughter is probably uncomfortable, and wearing her all day probably gives her some distraction and comfort. She might do well with even more sensory input. Among...
- I don't think a 10 week old baby smiles--yet. You're going through a tough time. You're doing all you can and it will get better. Hang in there.
Has Your Child Ever Had a Boil in Their Diaper Area?
Asked by J.C. from Phoenix
on February 20, 2008
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A little one I watch has a boil on her buttocks. She had two boils on her buttocks two weeks ago and they went away with medicine and treatment. The doctor even gave...
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- I have never know boils to be contagious, they are like pimples on steroids basically. There must be an issue with this little ones skin and maybe even the products th...
- Hi I am also a daycare provider. If it has returned and you are worried I would require them to go back to the dr or get another opinion. My nephew had the same thing ...
- Make sure the parents have had the pus from the boil cultured. My sister got a terrible and very serious staph infection with boils, but no antibiotics seemed to help...
Baby Shower for a Mom Who Has Everything
Asked by M.G. from Ocala
on July 6, 2007
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I have a very close coworker who is expecting her first child in september. she had a baby shower a couple of weeks ago that I was unable to attend. She got mostly e...
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- Hello: I was in the same situtation and we threw a diaper party, everyone bring a box of diffrent size diapers and palyed several games and has really nice display ...
- I have had these and attend some. 2 ideas. have it be a diaper/wipe/gift card shower. you know that you can never have too many diapers and wipes but ask people to gi...
- What if everyone chipped in to a post-baby massage? <I know a great one if you need one!> And just make it all about her - make a list of gifts people can get her - li...
Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
