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Low Body Temperature in a Baby?
My daughter also becomes hypothermic. It took a long time to convince her Drs why and many tests to rule out other things before they finally believed me. ...
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- Did you try a dif. thermometer?? We took our son to the e.r. once with the flu and he was almost treated for hypothermia because the first thermometer they took his te...
- My daughter has an ear canal that does not allow for an ear thermometer to be effective. While I know this is way more painful for Mom's than it is for baby do a recta...
- I have used ear thermometers with similar experiences, I usually test myself as a baseline to see if it's working, utimately I just stopped using it, even though it is...
My Daughter Gets Pneumonia Every Year!!
... and to make sure her hair is dry before going out in the cold because you don't want her to feel cold or get hypothermia, but it won't ward off illness. ...
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- J., I believe that there are pneumonia shots that can be given at the places flu shots are given. I am not exactly sure of the exact ages etc... Google flu shots ...
- Boy, can I relate. I had the same sort of thing with my daughter. Here is what I learned: I needed to build her immune system stronger. I watched her sugar int...
- I am sorry to hear that. That has to be hard every year..Is she old enough to get the pneumonia shot yet?? I've heard of it, but I do not know the age they are allow...
Can I Put My 3 Month Old in a Pool?
Aug 13, 2009 ... Don't stay in the water too long though since babies can't regulate their body temperature as well yet and hypothermia is a concern. ...
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- we starting taking our daughter swimming at 2 months old. She lOVED it and is now 4 years old and swimming like a fish, all on her own. You can use the little swimmers...
- As long as the little swimmers fit, then they work great. I would put my kids in one of those round floaties with the seat. That way I didn't have to hold them and the...
- C., We've had Evan in the water since Day 17. He wears the little swimmers (yes they do work - IN water. Out of water they leak!!!) so we've also had him wear a cu...
Camping Help
If you get soaked, hypothermia is a big risk - even in the summer! Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- I always forget to bring enough water. I now bring 3 gallons. One -two gallons for drinking and the other for washing hands and dishes. You never know if the spot y...
- Are you sleeping in tents,or are you sleeping in a camper? I would make sure you had some bottled water,and whatever it is you all drink.Have a few easy snacks availa...
- food, water, toilet paper, pans, cooking utensils, sleeping bag, matches
Passing of a Child
My oldest of 5 passed away of hypothermia in 1997 he was 8.I pretty much go with my mood.I feel bad when I dont mention Tommy he was my 1st after 4 ...
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- C., You as a Mother did birth three children. Your Motherly intsticts want you to tell others of ALL your children. So follow your heart. Try not to worry about the...
- Hi C.. I've had 4 pregnancies but 2 were miscarriages. Everytime I've gone to the doc, I've had to say 4 everytime to anyone, docs, people, acquaintances, in general. ...
- well i know all to well how you feel. I also have a child living in heaven Bryce he passed away in 2005.so Now i have four children. three living and one in heaven. Th...
Any Other SCA Moms Out There? Campers?
Asked by M.A. from Pittsburgh
on April 17, 2007
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Every year my husband and I go to the SCA event Pennsic. In short, it is camping for two weeks at a medieval style fair. This year our son will be about 9 months old...
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- Camping CAN be done with small ones. I took my son camping for his frist time when he was about 3 months old. He was breastfeed so that was easy. I took his pack n pla...
- While I have no experience with SCA camps, I have camped all my life, and my kids were part of that when they were very little, as well. My youngest was a breastfeedi...
- Hi M., I'm actually in the same boat as you--we have a camping trip scheduled for the first weekend in May in Lake George, New York, but I have the same concerns as y...
Daughter Just Diagnosed with Mastocytosis/Mast Cell Disease.
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on April 3, 2008
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II am hoping that there is someone out here who can give me some information or personal experiences on Mastocytosis. I asked last week about the spot on her leg from ...
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- So sorry you have to deal with all this. I will say some prayers for you and your daughter. Best of luck to you both!
- I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. If you will consider alternative/natural medicine, homeopathy will likely be able to help get your daughter's ailments relieved. ...
- Hi T. unfortunately I do not have any experience with this. However during my pregnancy my daughter was diagnosed with CDH which has a 50% fatality rate. We were besid...
Does Anyone Else Have a Child That Exhibits This???
Asked by K.K. from Killeen
on June 16, 2009
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I am wondering if there are any mom's out there with a child who exhibits the following issue. If so can you tell me what your docs have suggested?
When my twins w...
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- My 3 year old son gets cold very easily, especially in water. His lips turn absolutely blue/purple. He has very light coloration (red hair, fair skin), which accentu...
- I am no doctor but had preemies myself. Sounds circulatory. Has he had scans of his heart? Mom, you are his best advocate. Don't take no for an answer when and if ...
- My son does the same. He is 6 and only weights 39lbs and he get cold in the pool even when it is 98 outside and the the pool is not cold but cool. I have to give him a...
Staying Warm for the Coming Winter
Asked by J.P. from Austin
on August 13, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My little girl with be almost a year old by the time winter hits. Here is my question... our house stays pretty cool during the winter - 60 degrees or so. ...
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Toe Rings
Asked by K.P. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2009
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Hi Ladies, I've got 2 14k toe rings on the same toe that I can't get off and my toe is getting red and swollen. I've tried veggie oil and ky jelly. Any ideas how I...
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- can you get a thin string throu it if so then you turn it around and round till you it off to wear u can pull it. also ues oil to helpit move smothly
- Have you tried using dental floss? The Kaiser hand book states that you should try to get the floss under the rings then wrap the floss as tightly as you can around th...
- Try reclining for a while with you foot elevated. It's pretty easy for feet to swell up, with gravity making it hard for them to get the blood out. Try raising it ...
