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Constantly Getting Sick......
If you don't take them all, it's kindo of like you're training the bacteria or virus to become stronger. Sleep is most important. ...
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- If you're having symptoms like stuffy nose or sore throat, you really shouldn't take antibiotics unless you've tested positive for strep. They will only harm your imm...
- Oh yeah I've been there and done that. You know I had always been healthy and suddenly I was constantly sick after having my daughter. After being treated for a "sinus...
- Hi K., Everyone has different levels of how much they can do/can't do. It sounds to me that you have alot on your plate, though. If you will consider "health" supp...
MRSA Staph Infection
The microbe, a strain of a once innocuous staph bacterium that has become ..... No matter what school your child goes to there is staph bacteria! Good luck! ...
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- Well, I too am scared to death of MRSA. But I think it is great that the school is communicating the incident and their action plan to you about it. When you have to...
- I agree that you should go with your instinct and also keep in mind that her daycare is now probably one of the safest around. Now that they have a known case and are...
- Ok, your post is basicallly my same post that I made today which is tells me how much this Staph really is spreading!! My daughter's school informed me of the very s...
Diahrrea
I've also read that some parents have given their kids probiotics to help increase the flora (good bacteria) in the stomach. With diarrhea, both good ...
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- Anything past 3 days, see a doctor about. I'm a mom of 4 from age 11-age 2. Fever or not, seek medical attention if after the 3rd day it persists.good luck!!
- Take your child to the Doctor. Don't "guess" about how to cure her/him, or how come he/she is having diarrhea. He/she could have a virus, roto virus, or another a...
- Does she have a fever? Has she eaten something different? Is it watery and explosive or just softer than normal? How many times a day is she pooping? How long has ...
My 6 Year Old Sons Stomach Hurts Him Mostly at Ngih
Oct 4, 2009 ... I would start with giving him a probiotic supplement (good bacteria in yogurt, but need a supplement as the yogurt doesnt contain ...
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- This is actually pretty easy to solve. YOu could take him to the pedatrician and see if htere is blood in his stool. All they do is take a little swab and put it on a...
- My daughter was 4 and having tummy aches almost daily. Her's were more in the morning than at night, but I decided to take her into the doctor to see if it was somethi...
- Here's a resource that seems to have some good ideas... http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t080300.asp Best wishes, J.
14 Month Old with Diarrhea
The thing is there is a bug (viral, bacterium, etc.) in the system, to stop liquids is a quick fix that has terrible results! Please seek advise from the ...
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- Give the Similac DF formula a try. It only comes in the ready to serve bottle and has a pink label. It works great and says on the label it is for infants and toddle...
- Ask your doctor if you can give him Pedialyte. They sell it in ice pops, too. Just keep him hydrated and give him the brat diet (especially the rice and bananas). W...
- Hi S., Your little one could be cutting some teeth. That could cause the diarrhea. Keep her butt clean and dry as possible and this will pass. If you think not, then c...
Bleach in Baby’s Bath?????
Oct 22, 2009 ... Enough to keep bacteria from growing! Far more than what the Dr. is suggesting you put in the baby's bath. I would try what the Dr suggested ...
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- I don't have any experience with Folliculitis, but I know when my son had fire ant bites all over (lived in TX at the time) the doctor said to put a dab of bleach on e...
- ACTUALLY, there was a study released just this year showing that Clorox bleach (1/2 cup) in a bath was an excellent treatment for eczema. Here's a link to an article ...
- Hi E.B. Use Lavendar Oil in the bath water. A few drops of Lavendar Oil by Young Living they are therapeutic and pure. Hope this helps. D.
Baby Thermometers and Checking for Fever?
For example, Strep grows really well at about 101 degrees, so then the tempertaure in the body gets up to 102 or 103 to fight it off, since most bacterium ...
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- Our pediatrician recommends taking the temp under the arm, then adding one degree. I thought that didn't sound like a very accurate guage, but she reminded me that it...
- yes,,digital & some aquafor gel for lubricating the thermometer. during a diaper change. insert in tushy( 1/2 of a inch) not to far. it will go off( beeping).maybe 10...
- Normal for the armpit is 1 degree less than oral. Regarding brand of digital thermometer, I found the Timex brand (at RiteAid) to be quick like it says on the package...
Is This Normal?
Yogurt is great because 90% of your immune system is in your digestive track, and yogurt contains the essential bacterium your body needs to promote a ...
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- My daughter is 15 months and we just got over the same thing. We took her to the doctor and she thought it was stomach bug/teething. She was still eating but she was...
- I just went through this with my five year old .I took him to the dr and our dr still said it was a virus that it just had to run its course .
- Is he getting a vitamin with iron? If my sons iron is low his stool is real loose and frequent. Watch his fruit and juice consumption. Too much vitamin C will cause...
What Not to Eat When You Are Pregnant...
Has bacteria or something, haven't looked into it in a while. I still eat some, not much at a time. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This ...
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- I've never heard that you can't eat honey while you're pregnant. I have heard not to use honey with babies because of an old wives tale to put honey on the pacifer......
- I have eaten it with all three pregnancies and have had no problems. Again, just not for children under age one.
- I have never heard anything that says not to.
Humidifier Suggestion
We prefer cool mist as it doesn't promote bacteria etc. and its easier to clean. I believe it runs about $40 but have seen it on sale for $30. ...
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- Cranes has a line of relatively inexpensive humidifiers (cool mist) that have a control knob so you can control the amount of moisture in the air.
- I use the humidifiers but open the door some once I know her air is very humid. That helps with the temp. You can also turn down the heater a notch.
- I think the warm-mist ones work best (I've always had a Vick's warm mist humidifier). And yes, they make it VERY hot. I just crack the window so it doesn't get too unc...
