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Abscess on 2.5 Year Old's Rear
Asked by N.S. from San Francisco
on May 25, 2008
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I took my daughter to the doctor's on Saturday for what I though wqas an insect bite on her rear end. Turns out it's an abscess. The Doctor who lanced and drained it s...
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- Both myself and my granddaughter had the same thing. Mine on my rear end - hers on her stomach. One thing you should do is to soak it in a warm to hot bath a couple ...
- She is probably not wanting to use the potty because it hurts her abscess. Trying to go hurts more than just going. I would back off for a while. you might want to get...
- Was there a reason stated as to why you can't use Pull Ups? My kids wore cloth diapers and when potty training, my oldest moved onto Kushies, a cloth lined rubber pan...
Ticks/Lyme's Disease
Asked by P.M. from Philadelphia
on April 19, 2009
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The biggest stress reliever for me is to take my two dogs in the woods for a hike. I absolutely love spending time out in the woods. The problem is, I have had Lyme's ...
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- I don't know much of anything about ticks, sorry, but I do know that in 28 years of living outdoors most of the summer, and having 2 dogs, I've only seen one tick. I'...
- try avon skin so soft. I know it is good to repel mosquitos and other bugs. It should be safe to put on animals. I have heard of some people putting the skin so soft o...
- My brother-in-law just told me about this stuff - I think it is new. Might be worth checking out: http://www.sawyerproducts.com/permethrin.htm Good luck!
Gnats!!!!!!
Asked by S.J. from Charlottesville
on September 19, 2009
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I feel like I am under siege at home! Gnats seem to be taking over my house. I've elminated anything that might attract them and they keep coming. How do I get rid ...
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- I use all natural cleaners from Gold Canyon which are infused with essential oils to clean my kitchen - The oils help to repel pests... especially ants in the summer w...
- put cups with a little red wine vinegar around the house, they are attracted to it then they drown. It will help a little.
- My MIL leaves mothballs on her window ledge inside the screens when her windows are open. They don't like the smell and won't come in through the screens. YMMV
Allergy to the Sun
Asked by T.A. from Boise
on July 4, 2009
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Last summer I was pregnant with my first child and I developed something called Polymorphus Light Eruption, basically an allergy to the sun. I develop a bumpy, itchy, ...
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- This is worth a shot: http://www.avicenna.co.uk/testimonials/polymorphic-light-eruption-sun-allergy/
- I've actually had a sun allergy for most of my life, so I know the annoyance you are going through. Once we went on holiday and I got it so badly that strangers on th...
- Hi T., I don't know if that is what I have because I have never been into the doctor when it happens, but my symptoms sound super similar. It only started after I h...
Jogging Strollers Suggestions
Asked by C.L. from Las Vegas
on June 9, 2008
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My son is almost 3yr old and I'm looking to get a jogging stroller. I'd like any advice on name brand/model. Some things I'm looking for are: comfort/ability to lay ...
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- I LOVE our Bob Revolutions! www.bobtrailers.com We have both the single and the duallie. I use both of these everyday for everything from going to the mall, walks...
- The top of the line is the Bob stroller----unless you're having multiple kiddos in a row--I feel the price is unjustified. I seriously recommend the one from Babies R ...
- I love the Bob Revolution. I have the Duallie but the single is just as nice. I push my 3 and 5 year old in it (most days lately, just my 3yo) I use it mostly for St...
Child Afraid of the Monsters
Asked by W.M. from Austin
on May 22, 2008
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My three year old granddaughter recently started complaining she did not want to sleep in her room because of monsters. We have discussed this issue, left the lights ...
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- We always used lotion. Get a bottle, any kind, travel size is best and change the label. Like "monster medicine' or "monster be gone" or something like that. Each nigh...
- My sister, when she was around your granddaughters age, wailed nights on end about this "monster" she could see at the end of her bed. She described it as one of thos...
- We have the same problem. My friend suggested,monster spray. Any type of spray and you go in her room and "spray the monsters away. Hope this works for you.
My Son Has Diaper Rash
Asked by L.J. from Fresno
on November 27, 2006
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My son gets diaper rash quite often and i have tried everything out there, from creams to powders and he still gets them bad. Is there anything else that will help???
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- I used corstarch on my daughter. I found when I used desitin it made her raw and she hurt. I would let her take a warm bath and put cornstarch on her bum.
- Go to Walgreens and get a powder called "Caldesine"...not sure if the spelling is right but it comes in a pink bottle and as far as I know Walgreens is the only place ...
- corn starch in the diaper works wonders. I used it for a whole year on my daughters. just make sure that when you bath them you get the old stuff off! are you giving h...
First Camping Trip
Asked by J.D. from San Francisco
on August 5, 2009
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My wife and I are planning our first camping trip with our daughter, Mia. She's 2.5yo, and i'm just wondering if anyone else has gone camping with a child that age. Wh...
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- Hi My husband and I just had our fist camping trip with our little girl who is a year and a half. We had a blast, but...., but sure to bring plenty for her to do, it'...
- Welcome J.! Just wanted to say THANKS to everyone. Great tips! We aregoing camping with our 22 month old soon and I have a great list now. This is the best site! K.
- DO NOT try to use pull-ups on a camping trip-- this is the voice of experience speaking-- because they're easy to get off, but you have to completely undress the child...
