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Infant Ecema
Asked by K.C. from Detroit
on January 18, 2007
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Hi! My son is 7 months old and has infant ecema. His dr. gave him cortisone cream and told me to only use a small amt. on a small area each day. I've heard that it ...
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- Hi K. My son also has the problem on his cheeks and when he would have a bad flare up, we used a dab of cortisone mixed with Aveeno Baby and it usually cleared up r...
- one of my children has eczema very badly. I did a lot of research and found that Hemp lotion is a great alternative to the steroids cream. I lather him up a few time...
- Hey there my son has the same thing and he is the same age..well he will be 8 months the end of this month...but anyhow...our doctore recommended that we bath him ever...
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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Hi
I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
Baby Ecezma
Asked by M.H. from Pocatello
on January 6, 2008
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I have a four month old that has baby ecezma on the face, I've tried the baby ecezma cream, it helped a little bit, then it got worse, I have switch her formula which ...
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- Hi M., I pulled out my Secret Food Cures manual and it says to use every morning and night, mix a few tablespoons of brewer's yeast with water, enough to form a paste...
- Hi M., I know what you're going through. Both my boys have it, although the oldest hasn't been bothered in years. Their dermatologist recommends petroleum jelly and ...
- I have 2 kid with atopic dermatitis (eczema). Being that your baby is so young, steroid creams like cortisone are not a good idea. Another, often recommended option ...
Baby Suncreen
Asked by C.H. from Portland
on July 16, 2008
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I have a precious baby boy that is almost 2 1/2 months that I would like to protect from the sun! I am lucky that he loves his stroller and going for walks, we usuall...
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- Try aveeno baby it's unscented and protects really good. Target had it on sale a few weeks ago. I love the feel of it, it absorbs really quick too! It doesn't bother m...
- I use banana boat baby spf 50. I believe that almost all sunscreen is 50 spf. That is the kind I use on my little red head pale skinned boy......word of advice when ...
- You should check with your pediatrician about using sun screen on your child. Everything I've heard/read says not to use it under 6 months of age. Their skin is so se...
Baby Acne
Asked by D.R. from Corpus Christi
on March 1, 2008
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hello and thank you all for the last reaspons it was helpfull
this time im needing to know a bit more about baby acne. our pediatrican says that it should clear up. ...
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- It is hormones, but not from breast feeding. I was unable to breast feed either one of my boys and both had it. My oldest it cleared and was replaced by eczema. My you...
- Hi D. - I am a mother of 4 and my youngest is 6mos, so I remember those days all too well. All my kiddos had the baby acne, and there is really nothing you can do, an...
- D., my first baby had the same thing. I was a first-time Mom. I would wake up and anxiously go look at her and for five weeks she stayed broken out. I was nursing an...
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...
How to handle eczema on infant?
Asked by S.R. from Boston
on March 27, 2008
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My baby was diagnosed with Eczema when she was 3 months.She is now 4 1/2 months.We are using hydrolatum on her body which gives her relief but my concern is I end up u...
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- Eczema is usually a symptom of a food or chemical allergy. While lotions and creams will help relieve discomfort, they will not fix the problem until you find the tru...
- I would consider food allergies. Look especially at dairy, wheat and corn. If your nursing try eliminating them from your diet and see what happens. You can get mor...
- I and my son both have Eczema. The best lotion is Eucerine (not sure how to spell) make sure it is the one in the jar though. Much thicker. Also for my sons face I use...
When to Give Infant a Bath Everyday?
Asked by C.A. from New York
on August 16, 2008
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Hi all. I have asked questions before and you were all so very helpful. I have another question to ask. When do you start giving an infant a bath everyday? My daughter...
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- I have a 17 month old son and I give him a bath every night. It is part of our bedtime routine and it helps him understand that it's night time and he needs to go to...
- Hi C., My son is 6 years old, and he still doesn't get a daily bath. His skin is so sensitive and dry that if we give him a bath every day, it starts to itch and f...
- C., you don't haveto give your daughter a bath everyday not until they get perhaps over 3 yars of age....I have a 3 1/2 and 2 1/2 year olds and a 10 1/2 month old an t...
Adding Extras to Infant Cereal
Asked by A.H. from Syracuse
on February 11, 2008
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Okay I was just wondering why some people add fruits and juice to infant cereal? I have been reading some responses to some requests about rice cereal and younger babi...
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- I agree! I add in fresh fruit puree sometimes just to vary the texture and taste so that my son learns to eat all sorts of things, but I cannot fathom why anyone woul...
- hi, not sure about anyone else (no time to read other responses this late) but when i 1st tried the cereals with my daughter she refused to eat ANY of them. then i st...
- You are soo right. Moms shouldn't be adding anything to the cereal. Baby food is just that baby's food. When you start adding things to the cereal you begin compromisi...
Baby Eczema
Asked by M.Y. from Denver
on July 6, 2009
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I am looking for a remedy for baby eczema. I have a 3 1/2 month girl. She constantly has this on her face. She has it on her arms, legs, and belly area. I have used M...
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- My daughter had baby eczema as well. She is VERY fair - blonde, green eyes and light skin... I had the best luck with Cetaphil cream. Just buy it at Target, Wal Mart...
- My doctor recommended CeraVe lotion (usually with beauty products rather than the regular lotions), which I think helped. We definitely need to use a steriod cream oc...
- Just a few days ago we say Dr. Daniel Leung at National Jewish in the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology clinic. He said to bathe in warm water in a onesie for a min. o...
