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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...
Teething Infant
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on August 15, 2009
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My almost 5 1/2 month old daughter is teething. Fussy, drooling etc like crazy. I've been trying the homeopathic teething drops by Gentle Naturals cause I want somethi...
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- have you tried putting a damp wastcloth in the freezer and then letting her chew on it? the cold helps with the pain and the chewing on the washcloth helps the teeth c...
- M. - When our son was teething, here's what worked for us: 1. A damp washcloth. Twist it, then stick it in the freezer and let it freeze. He loved to chew on ...
- I second the wet, frozen washcloth for a more "natural" remedy. My son does really well with them. It helps keep the need for Tylenol to a minimum. Best of luck!! T.
Infant Reflux
Asked by T.M. from Lansing
on April 26, 2008
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Hello....My son is now 3 months old and since he was born he has had certain problems with feeding in one way or another. lately the challenge has been the possibility...
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- Well im kind of dealing with the same issue. My daughter is almost 4 months and is 11 lbs. She weighed 6 14 then droped to 5 13. I breastfed full time till almost 3 m...
- Best of luck with your situation. You are handling the stress very well. My daughter is now 3yo and memories of the stress are finally dimming. She was diagnosed wi...
- Hi T. Have you had him checked for pyloeric stenouses? Its alittle problem that more boys have than girls and it usually occurs when they are young like yours is. O...
Help with Stained Baby Clothing....
Asked by H.C. from Grand Rapids
on April 24, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has found a product that works good on breast-fed, poop stains on baby's clothing. My daughter seems to have "blow-outs" all the time and I ca...
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- Well, I end up making a pasty "pile" of water and oxyclean or the more earth friendly version of it from Trader Joes and rubbing it on the stains and then soaking it f...
- I squirt Resolve carpet cleaner on stains then put them in the hamper til washing day. It works GREAT! I got that tip from a mom of 5 kids.
- H. - Try Shout Stain Remover or Shout Action Gel Advanced. Spray and Wash is good too. Don't put your spray directly on top of the poop. You'll want to run a prewas...
Do You Work Around Babies Schedule or Do You Make the Baby Adust to Yours.??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 29, 2008
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I have a two year old and an 8 month old. Many days we do not leave the house as it is always someones nap time. My 2 year old will only sleep in her bed... my 8 mon...
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- I have 2 daughters, and I can identify with the feeling of being tied to the house for naptime. I also didn't feel the naps were as helpful when taken in the car. Wh...
- I am a slave to naptime, as well. It will be all to soon that they will be grown so I just figure staying home is what Im supposed to be doing right now in my life. H...
- Personally, I don't understand why some people work around their kids schedules & naptimes....my babies all had to adjust to my constantly moving life. They have all ...
Another Campling Question
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on June 13, 2010
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We're going on our first ever camping trip this coming weekend. I know someone on here has already asked this, but I can't seem to find the post. I haven't been campin...
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- S....We keep a "camping list" on our computer. Things to pack and when we feel we need another item we add it to the list. You might want to buy a cookstove of some ...
- our kids are 5, 3 and 1 we have done a lot of camping with them. Here are some other things you might want. grate for cooking over the fire cast iron dutch oven an...
- Be sure to bring paper and a pen to write down everything you forgot or things you might need for next time and then make a check list for next the next trip.
Is Using Dreft for Baby Clothes Really Necessary?
Asked by J.W. from Columbus
on November 20, 2009
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Dear Moms. I am wondering if using special baby laundry detergents like Dreft really necessary??? Has anyone tried both and really see the difference? Or, can I just a...
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- I used ALL Baby detergent for my first baby. I think I used it for about 6 or 8 months and then switched her to our regular detergent. I did not use any special dete...
- Depends on the kid how necessary it is. If your child has sensitive skin it can help. Alternatives that are just as good but cheaper would be All Free and Clear or I...
- when my kids were babies, i used any kind of liqiud det. that was on sale that was free and clear- all makes one, so does purex and arm and hammer. i switched over to ...
Breastfeeding and VERY Hungry Baby
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on March 12, 2011
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ok I am asking this question for my cousin because she cant find the answer in any of her breastfeeding books. I formula fed my son so I am clueless on the subject. ok...
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- Definitely advise her to keep up with the actual breastfeeding rather than pumping. Pumping will help keep things going if you CAN'T be with your baby to feed them, bu...
- She should call La Leche League (they have a website with information on how to contact local leaders). And if she goes to a support group, that is even better because...
- I agree with the comments below-I would get help to get baby back on the breast asap. The human body is an amazing thing, and most bodies will produce what babies nee...
How Many Outfits Does Your Child Have??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 19, 2008
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It seems like my kids have a lot of clothes.. and with as fast as they grow through sizes.. Some things barely get worn before they have outgrown them.. So I am taking...
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- About 30, but I notice she can wear dresses longer....no bottom for feet , so we are trying to go for long dresses and skirts. Hop it helps1
- Most of my son's clothes are hand me downs. He is 19 months now; he has slowed down in the growth spurt department. I have 6 pants, about 20 different shirts (one piec...
- At my house the number is less as the kids get older. My 13 year old son has 7 pairs of jeans and probably 20 shirts. My 5 year old son has 10 pairs of pants and 30 ...
Breastfeeding Problems with Teething Baby
Asked by T.C. from Lexington
on April 9, 2008
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My daughter has been fussy lately with feeding. Until about a month ago, she always needed to nurse for at least 30-40 minutes at a time (at about 3-hour intervals), ...
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- My bet is that she is distracted. I went (correction - am still) going through the same thing with my almost 7-month-old, though it has been going on for about 2 or 3...
- Unless she really nearly quits nursing, your supply will probably be fine. Within a few days, your breasts adjust to supply the amount demanded at different times dur...
- I went through that problem with my 7 month old son. I continued to pump when he would not nurse. When he got hungry enough, I would give him his bottle. I also had...
