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Should My Kids Get the Flu Shot?
She orders the adult doses for parents of newborns and preemies or if they have kids at risk. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Just to be safe, you may want to ask for a preservative free flu shot for yourself. You don't want to add mercury to your body in any amount, if you can help it, whil...
- Not only should your children get a flu shot, you should as well. The flu shot is made from inactive materials so you cannot get the flu from taking the shot. I get ...
- YES!!!! Get the shot! My girls have been getting it since they were 6 months old and we have never had a problem. My husband and I also get them and none of us have...
Seeking Holistic Pediatrician
A lot of autism parents go to her when their regular peds give them stink .... I would still get my children vaccinated but you are right, preemies might ...
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- Hi J., I have friends that have done the cranio sacral thing and it has helped with allergies, acid reflux, etc... so I believe it!!! I commend you for wanting to try...
- Dr. Daryl Curry is awesome. He is worht the drive. he is at methodist hospital in Dallas. He does not force you to do vaccinations. We don't vaccinate our 2 sons and h...
- Dr. Bain in Frisco has been great with my son. We do things a little "different" and she has been completely supportive. We did a delayed schedule and then decided t...
Synagis
... expensive but very preventative and necessary in my opinion for preemies ... to the girlNOT the parents I do not agree that a baby should get their ears ...
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- no but that would be nice if they would come to the home!
- Wow! I've never heard of a nurse coming to your home to give the injections. That would be great! My twins had them for 2 seasons (until they turned 2). We used to...
- Hi S., My son received Synagis for the whole entire winter months. He was 3 months premature. THe nurse came to my house. If you have a preemie I would advise the ...
Premature Infant Who Won't Sleep
I do not have experience with preemies (both of my babies were late) but I highly ... Sleep is always a challenge for new parents and I'm sorry you are ...
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- I sympathize... a premature baby is still developing outside the womb... so its hard for them. Even their digestive system is still developing. Next, is he feeding ...
- Congrats on your new baby!! I have a daughter that was born 8 weeks early-but i had the opposite issue!! She slept so much. I would cry because she would never stay ...
- My twins were 12 weeks early and never slept more than 2 hours until they were about 9 months. They were in the hospital for the 1st 3 months so I think they were use...
Feeding Baby Jarred Applesauce
It's usually recommended that preemies wait until at least 6 months adjusted age ... Brenda S added this item : I am thankful for the Parents I had... the ...
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- DEAR P., I WOULD USE THE LITTLE JARS OF BABY FOOD, THEY HAVE THE SMALL JARS, WITH COULD BE USE IN ONE FEEDING THIS WAY THEY ALWAYS HAVE IT FRESH. AS FAR AS STAR...
- I agree with the others - on all parts I think. 4 months is definitely on the young side even with a full-term baby. I exclusively breastfed both of mine until 6 month...
- Hi P., My peds recommend starting solids at 4 months. I started at 5 months because my daughter wasn't interested at 4 months. Once your baby is comfortable with cere...
Small Amniotic Sac
... information to share But I wanted to tell you about Preemies Today It is .... the girlNOT the parents I do not agree that a baby should get their ears ...
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- S., I would like to offer you some reassurance. I have been doing ultrasounds for 13 years. When we measure anything, there is always a +/-. Meaning, when your sac...
- ((hugs)) I have had several miscarriages so I know how you feel! I don't really know much about the condition but I DO know several people who had the 7-9 week U/S an...
- When I was pregnant with my 3rd I also had a small sack with not a lot of fluid. Had many ultrasounds through out my preg. and their was never a lot of fluid. The dr...
Legally Required Vaccines for Child to Attend School
Some people will give them to preemies age-adjusted, but that gives them ..... If parents would learn to keep kids home from school when they are sick we ...
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- The short answer to your question is that different states have different legal requirements and you would have to look them up online or reach out to your local schoo...
- the reactions are a low chance. my twin nephews were a little sickly and they never had a reaction to vaccines. if your son is that sickly then give him vitamins (poly...
- I just sign a form for my kids to be excempt. We live in Spring Valley and my kids go to a homeschool center. God bless you for looking out for you son. My son, had...
Porencephallic Cyst Diangnosed in Utero at 35 Weeks...
Sep 21, 2009 ... Your baby is lucky to have such proactive parents looking out for his best interest. I know parents of kids with varying levels ... Seeking Moms of Preemies ...
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- Hi there. I am a pediatric PT In Early Intervention. While I don't have any experience with your son's specific diagnosis I can tell you with hydropcephallus the outco...
- Hi R., I wish I had more specific info for you, but 2 suggestions: Google and see if there is a foundation or group website that addresses these issues. You can co...
- Hi while i dont have experience with your little ones diagnosis I do have a son who had the cord tied around his neck 2x when he was born. He suffered from a lack of o...
Cribs for Twins?
hi :o) it is very common for parents to keep twin togethers in 1 crib/bassinet ... they were preemies and did so much better when we had them side by side, ...
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- Hi K., I don't have experience with twins, but we also lived in a small condo when our daughter was born. For the first few months she slept in a little plastic bat...
- Hi K.! I want to say congratulatins on twins! I'm an identical twin myself and it has been a totally incredible experince! I wanted to have twins but I only had a si...
- Hi I had Twin boys they are now 27!! But I did have then in the same crib for a while, I put a bumper pad though the center of the crib crosswise not up and down.
Activities for Three 2 Month Olds
i babysit my granson. he is now 4 months old. he was preemie so he is still ... We are a group of parents with triplets and higher order multiples in the ...
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- Hi Julia, I basically had a mini obstacle course set up for my daughter starting at about 6 weeks of age. After I fed her I would place her in the bassinet of her ...
- Congrats Julia! I would do things with them like put them on the floor for tummy time on a play mat. Get down on the floor with them and play. Help them touch toys ...
- As for advice on entertaining I would say just basic laying on the floor play time,Not much help there huh? I am sure with three that its hard. I am a home daycare pr...
