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Is Tylenol Safe for Breastfeeding?
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on December 3, 2011
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Hi ladies. I gave birth to our lovely daughter two weeks ago and I pretty much got a cold and a cough right after I got home. I haven't been taking any meds because I ...
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- Yes, I've taken it while breastfeeding all five of my children.
- Yes it is breastfeeding friendly - majority of drugs are, especially over the counter. I have Dr Hales's Medications and Mother's Milk - if you ever have any particul...
- Tylenol is safe but it is a pain reliever. I would talk to a pharmacist or the doctor on call and see what you can take for the cold.
Safe Bottle Compatible with Breastfeeding?
Asked by D.D. from Hartford
on May 25, 2008
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I am pumping a little as I will need to bottle feed my almost six month old breastfed daughter soon when I have dental work done (I will have to pump and dump after th...
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- Hi D., I used the playtex bottles, with the NUK nipples, but I turned the nipple upside down (NOT the way the instructions said to use it) that way the baby can sti...
- I've always used playtex w/ drop ins. They are safe and I haven't had trouble getting my bf boys to take them. I would start intoducing the bottle slowly, and not by y...
- Mine takes the playtex drop ins...but at 6 months if your daughter will not take the bottle, you could try giving a sippy cup.
Safe Cough Remedies While Breastfeeding
Asked by L.T. from San Francisco
on January 22, 2008
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I just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on January 12th, and about a week later came down with a nasty cough. I'm not sure if it's cold or allergies, but I'm afraid...
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- I heard garlic works. Just try putting a little garlic powder in the back of the mouth and that should do the trick.
- Congrats on the birth of your child! I would suggest that you try: -hot water with honey and fresh lemon squeezed into your mug. -Airborne -Organic Lemon tea ...
- Hi L., we went through this too. Came home after c-sec to a house infected with three year old cooties from school. Dr told me anything in small amounts is Ok and le...
Safe Finger Foods?
Asked by B.W. from Boston
on February 5, 2008
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Hi ladies! My 8 mo. old is showing all signs of readiness for wanting to feed herself small snacks, and I just wanted some advice. She has mastered the rice cake, and ...
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- My son was born the day after her!! He eats YoBaby yogurt and loves it!! He also eats cheese-the doc gave me a sheet about what he could/couldnt have at certain ages-l...
- B., You are right about yolks and not whites of eggs, and well cooked yolks are a great food to use to teach your baby how to feed herself. Also, the baby puffs are ...
- B. Hi. I am just entering the solid foods phase with my son who is almost 7 months. I would be so appreciative if you could share the responses that you get as I ...
Environmentally Friendly and Baby Safe Household Cleaners
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on June 23, 2010
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I've started to slowly switch from all my regular name brand cleaners to more environmentally friendly options and need some suggestions. I'd like to find something t...
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- Babyganics at Toys R Us and Babies R Us, love the shower/tub cleaner and the all purpose cleaner. Don't love the floor cleaner, it foams up too much, I ended up using...
- Buy the book "Clean House Clean Planet" by Karen Logan
- I love Shaklee - one concentrated bottle of their cleaner make like 40 gallons. For about $15!!! Safe for kids and critters!
SAFE Flea Remedies
Asked by C.S. from New York
on November 28, 2007
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My soon to be 15 year old pooch has fleas. In the past, we've just shaved her down and that seems to cure the problem. She is an American Eskimo, so without the fur, t...
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- fleas hate garlic and they hate yeast... so if u put yeast on the fur and garlic in the food they will leave... i have a friend that has the same problem and i got it ...
- Hi C., I had the same problem with my mini/poodle.. My groomer recommends Frontline.. but in liquid form not the collar. The best thing about that is the fleas die ...
- You might want to do a search online. I had read something a while back, I don't remember where, about using ground cloves to get rid of fleas on a pet. You have to ap...
Safe Cold Medicines While Breastfeeding
Asked by J.T. from Sacramento
on August 28, 2009
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I have a bad cold and I am miserable, but I have a seven week old that I am breastfeeding. The last thing I want to do is take something unsafe for her, but it is hard...
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- go to kellymom.com. It's a great website for nursing moms and they have a section where they tell you which medicine is safe.
- My doctor and pediatrician said I could take any type of Benadryl.
- One of the safest medications you can try is a homeopathic remedy. There are NO side effects and extremely safe for everyone. If you go to a health food store you can ...
Safe Nail Polish
Asked by M.. from Ocala
on March 28, 2011
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Hello Ladies,
My daughter is 11 and she would like me to paint her toes and nails.
I have heard that there is a type of nail polish that is safe for children but I...
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- OK I'm really curious at what point the "safe for children" argument transitions into "ok for adults"? What's the arbirtary age, there? 12? 13? Do YOU use nail poli...
- My DD is 4 and I have been painting her toes and fingers for a year. I just get "Insta-Dry" so that it dry's fast and doesnt get on the carpet. As far as "safe"? If th...
- It's Formaldehyde that people think is unsafe in nail polish. You can get Formaldehyde free nail polish (health food store). Although, Im with Bee's Mom...It's just na...
Safe Baby Hair Gel
Asked by B.P. from New York
on March 11, 2009
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Hi Mamas
Does anyone have any suggestions for a completely safe hair styling gel for babies under 1 year of age?. My baby has a ton of hair, and just needs something ...
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- How about a tiny bit of aquaphore or vasaline?
- hi i used a barrette for my baby boy until he really needed a hair cut. it was a real simple one, and he got confused for a girl anyway so i figured- what ever, at le...
- Talk with your hair stylist. They may be able to suggest something. When I was little my mom used light hold hairspray and sprayed it into her hands then rubbed it i...
What Medicine Is Safe to Use While Breastfeeding?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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HI everyone~ This is day#2 for me. I don't know if it is a cold and/or allergies, but this is driving me crazy. I am sooooo congested and my poor ears are clogged. Wha...
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- My OB okay'd me to use Zyrtec-D because I have really bad allergies: runny nose, itchy watery eyes, sneezing, and asthma when it gets really bad.
- Do not take any antihistamines (sp?) because while they are safe for you and baby they could dry up your milk supply. I had clogged ears for weeks, so I feel your pain...
- You can use vicks, benadryl, and claritin.
