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Diaper Rash with Cloth Diapers
I recently switched to seventh generation laundry detergent and I believe that my kids are allergic (they both broke out in hives after I switched). ...
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- I second the Triple Paste suggestion! It is the bomb for stubborn diaper rash.
- When I was little, our family doctor instructed my mom to use a mild soap and run 2 rinse cycles - the first one with vinegar added and the second one using just water...
- Plain old corn starch works wonders for diaper rash.
Sore Nipples
There are several things that could cause it but to be on the safe side you should probably be seen by a Dr Different laundry detergents soaps lotions etc ...
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- HI K., My best guess is that even though you've had a tubal ligation you're probably ovulating. This can cause your nipples and even your entire breast to become ex...
- Well...Only time mine were was when I was pregnant. You should probably take a test just to be sure. Otherwise, you might get online and order a saliva hormone panel...
- I would like to know the answer to this one as well, but my nipples seem to be sore around my period time.
Washing Baby Clothes
And when can I stop using special detergent to wash her clothes and. ... I think i may start using one of the "green" less expensive detergents and see how ...
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- Hi. Well, I have 3 beautiful children and with the first I used the special detergent for a long time . My third is now 15mos. and I have stopped. I use tide and her...
- I've been washing with All Free pretty much from the start. If you've been using Dreft without any issues then you probably can use any detergent as it has fragrance ...
- Hi L., If you use "green" products, which you should anyway in your home, there should be no problem washing your clothes together. However, if you use P&G, J&J or o...
Skin Allergy
This website tells you which detergents are compatible with cloth diapers. ... I have been using Planet detergent on my CDs, with tea tree oil (which I ...
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- Are you sure it's a skin allergy? You should have her checked because it could very well be eczema. It looks like a skin rash, but it's not and can be helped with a ...
- Hi R.! This is N.. I'm a SAHM of 3 boys, 12, 7 & 2. My husband has serious skin allergies and we have found a cost effective way to shop for all of our needs withou...
- My daughters and I have very sensitive skin. I have broken out since I was a child. Last year my sister introduced me to Shaklee products. I have been using them ever ...
Toddler's Sensative Skin
yes, it is entirely possible your tot is sensitive to detergent or foods or .... Laundry detergents and softeners are extremely irritant on the skin itself. ...
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- Yes, your child could have a reaction to a change in detergent. ANd no, if it's a food allergy it doesn't have to show all over the body...in fact some food allergies...
- Is your toddler wearing underwear? If so, my daughter can not tolerate that elastic around the leg opening and waist. She gets a terrible rash and it took a while to...
- Fabric softeners is one of the worst things for sensitive skin. My father is a chemist and one of the people that worked on Downie. He has grumbled for years that it i...
Cloth Diapers
you have to be a little more careful about what detergents and butt creams you use. some detergents can cause build up and make the diapers leak. also, ...
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- I read a story in February Guideposts Magazine called "The Change Artist". Paula Devore of Portland, Oregon, started a company called "Babyworks". They sell diaper c...
- i use the happy heinies b/c they are like a regular diaper, all in one. you wash and dry them and then put the inserts in and you are all ready for diaper changes. p...
- I used cloth diapers and have five children. I used the ones right from the store. I didn't spend a lot of money! They worked great, their little bottoms were alway's ...
How Many of You Used Dreft with Your Infants?
With the third i used the Target brand Baby Detergent. .... Many of the laundry detergents come in dye-free and fragrence-free (i.e. All Free and Clear, ...
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- I just use (and have used since birth) a dye and perfume-free detergent. Never had any problems with it! Also, just washed baby stuff with our stuff. Best of luck w...
- I used Dreft with my first 2 children also and when my third was born I was price shopping and they now make an All baby detergent and that seemed to do the same thing...
- I used the Target brand of Dreft and it worked fine. I didn't feel comfortable using detergent that was scented etc. After he was a year or so, then I switched to regu...
How to Get the "Stink" Out of Cloth Diapers?
Cloth diapers tend to get detergent build up especially with hard water. .... They have a list that contains tons of detergents that work for cloth diapers ...
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- Have you tried Oxy Clean? I use that for everything! If you use it on the diapers you will need to rinse twice though, it is hard on their skin if not rinsed thoroug...
- **********Adding one more thing--here's a helpful link: http://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com/detergentbasics.htm#RLR It has been a year or so since I had to was...
- I use a capful of a product by company called Melaleuca. The product is called Sol-U-Mel and it is a tea tree oil based product. It works great on stains and smell! ...
Food Allergies & Babies
It is possible she cant handle some fruits It's also possible it is a reaction to detergents or something as well Keep a diary to see if you can narrow it ...
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- Almost all fruits (the 'tangy' ones, anyway) have acid in them. That's probably what's causing the rash. Eczema is such a common 'rash' that doctors don't get too co...
- Hi B. :) I have about 17 years experience with severe food allergies. Both my kids suffer with it as well. It can be trying to say the least lol! Since she seems t...
- We went through the same thing. Pears was our original culprit as well. It mainly broke him out around his mouth and chin but did get spots on his legs too. We put thi...
Rash on 4 Month Old Skin
and changing laundry detergent, shampoo or soap, will not take care of the .... Your doctor was right about changing lotions and detergents but you need to ...
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- I agree; it sounds like eczema. My son has had it since he was 2 months old. The only thing I would add is to watch the creams/lotions with lanolin in them. I tried aq...
- I am not a doctor, but I don't think the rash is being caused by an allergy to anything - otherwise, it wouldn't just show up on his elbows and the back of his legs. ...
- Hi Stephanie, My son starting to get a rash around 2 months also, in the same spots. Only thing is that it was on his face too. Not to worry or rush off to the derm...
