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Told to Stop breastfeeding---Milk Allergy
Asked by E.C. from Philadelphia
on February 8, 2010
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My daughter is 13 months old, recently she had some blood tests done and the results came back that she had slightly low hemoglobin levels. She then had a series of o...
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- My daughter was allergic to milk and it caused colic type symptoms. I cut all dairy from my diet and the problem was solved! I'm sure cutting out the dairy you are eat...
- I sure wouldn't quit nursing her. I can understand cutting dairy out of your diet since you are nursing her- but I would say to get a second opinion or ignore that Dr...
- Consult with LLL or a lactation consultant. It seems extremely unlikely your daughter is allergic to YOUR milk! Cut out cow dairy for sure. I did when my son was 2 wee...
Help for thrush........breastfeeding a 2 Week old........extreme Pain.
Asked by M.S. from Miami
on September 12, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I am so grateful for this site. You always give me the best advice. I found out the source of my breastfeeding pain...........My poor son and I have ...
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- Are you a member of a breastfeeding support group like La Leche League international? I don't know what I would have done without them. They also have excellent books ...
- Did the Dr. tell you that thrush is a yeast infection? And yeast is in the fungus family. Fungus is fed by sugar and carbohydrates--especially refined carbohydrates....
- M., Follow your instincts and what your baby is telling you. He needs food more than every 2.5 to three hours right now if he's asking for it which is what it sound...
Need Help in Weaning Autistic Toddler from Bottle
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on March 20, 2008
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My son is nearly 18 months and still gets a bottle 3 times a day with milk. He will not take his milk from any other sippy cup nor regular cup. His bottle is his ulti...
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- I have a son with Asperger's Syndrome; he was diagnosed when he was 4, and he is now 8. I'm sure there are many other issues that are of concern to you if your son has...
- Dear K., I am an infant and child development professional with over 35 years experience. It is not necessary for your son to be weaned from the bottle at age 18 m...
- I don't think you are "making excuses" and you probably have other major issues to worry about with the recent autism diagnosis. Don't let it stress you out! Our dau...
Hand-me-downs Vs. New Clothes for School
Asked by H.P. from Springfield
on July 25, 2010
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I want to run something by you moms... about hand-me-down clothing for kids. I have a source that gives me tubs full of quality clothing in excellent condition (most i...
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- so why doesn't the mom just spend $150 on her own kid? you sound sensible and thrifty to me. khairete S.
- I LOVE getting hand me downs! , my youngest daughter has her winter & next summer wardrobe already complete (except for Winter coat) thanks to hand me downs from her e...
- I wouldn't say anything. The clothes you're getting are new to her, so I would let her think they're new! If she says anything, tell her you get these wonderful, nearl...
6Month Old Feedings?
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on June 2, 2006
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Hi Mama's
I could definitely use some help here...My baby girl is 5 1/2 months old, and will soon be ready for some solids. I have not found much time to read up o...
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- I would start w/cereal and fruit in the morning. Rice cereal only and banana or apple sauce. Then lunch carrots,squash,sweet potatoe(no green veggies) and the same w/d...
- Hi K., Your pediatrician can probably answer your questions. My doc told me to start my son on Stage 1 foods - the fruits and yellow veggies first... then the green ...
- Hi K., One day you'll look back on this and wonder what you were so worried about. I am a 46 year old mom and a child care provider for 12 years. Your not going to ...
Consignment
Asked by A.H. from Tampa
on August 31, 2007
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I am new to the area and just love mama source. I was wondering if any of you moms know the best place to take baby items and kids clothes for consignment. I have a ...
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- Once Upon A Child.....Lumsden Rd. and Kings Ave.
- I am not sure where you live, but I use Little Lanbs consignment on US 41 for consigning, because I think I get more bang for my buck there, I shop at many including L...
- Hi. Baby Boomerang on Kennedy is upscale and was quite nice the last time I was there (but that was 2 years ago). I have driven past though and they are still there....
Any Asperger's Moms Out There?
Asked by A.K. from Boca Raton
on March 14, 2007
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Hi all! My sisters 3 yr. old has been given a "possible asperger's" diagnosis with alot more testing to go.....she's in GA and I referred her to Mama source for her a...
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- Hello, yes my step-son was FINALLY diagnosed w/ Aspberger's a few years ago! Would be happy to share notes w/ your sister! L. ____@____.com
- Hi A.. I'm C. and the mother of two boys, Blaine is about to be 7 (has ADHD) and Devin is 4 1/2 (has Moderate Autism). I am a member of a group of parents of Autism ...
- an excellent resource is autismspeaks.com very active org that has put autism at the forefront of focus at fed. level; CAN merged w/ autism speaks; you will find lots...
Potty Training Help Again Pls!!!
Asked by H.Y. from Lakeland
on July 30, 2008
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im potty training my 3 year old for the past 10 days or so. she was nearly pee trained with the help of moms at mama source( THAnks) . but i could not poo train her!!!...
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- Click on my profile and look at the request I had last month... and my comments on what worked. We just went through this with my daughter - I was desperate to get he...
- For the constipation, sneak some Metamucil in her food or drink, to help the stool soften. The anxiety may have to do with it hurting when she goes, so that would help...
- Well, I have just gone through this as well and with the AWESOME help from the moms at mamasource. My son just jumped the final hurdle and pooped in the potty the nig...
Is It Christmas Already???
Asked by C.I. from Austin
on December 4, 2007
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Hi to all of you out there in the Mama Source world. Well its that time of year again. Christmas is just around the corner. Every year, my son and I make some kind ...
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- We are making felt Christmas ornaments this year. Here are the instructions that we're using: http://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/2006/11/how-to-make-embr...
- This would be my first year of doing this craft myself, so we can try together.(so to speak) My children 4&5 love to help in the kitchen so we are going to try to make...
- My daughter and I are making homemade brownies and cookies this year along with homemade hot cocoa mix and decorating the bottle to put the mix in with snowmen and som...
Burping Baby After Eating Baby Food
Asked by A.Z. from San Francisco
on August 13, 2008
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Hello everyone. I recently started giving my 5 1/2 month old daughter baby food once a day instead of a bottle. I was giving it to her before, but I would give her a s...
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- Hello A., From what I understood when I started solids with my daughter is they should not replace any bottles. The beginning stages of solids is not for nutrition, ...
- I personally think that at her age and considering that she still gets bottles; 3 -4 tablespoons of instant cereal mixed with her formula should be plenty. If she is n...
- It is not necessary to burb her after feeding her baby food. aI gave my kids their baby food at normal breakfast, lunch and dinner times and a bottle in between along ...
