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Anyone Use Miralax?
My almost-3-year-old had horrible constipation issues that were finally resolved w/ Miralax. It works wonders. My ped told me it is OK for him to stay on it ...
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- Both of my girls had to use it and it worked wonders. Neither of them had any issues trasitioning off of it and we've seen no residual effects. Good luck as I know ...
- My seven year old daughter used it for a year or two until she was around 4 years old and i made the decision to take her off of it because she had become dependant on...
- My daughter (23 months) has been on it for maybe 8 or 9 months b/c if I try to cut her off or simply cut back she gets constipated again and messes up her belly...I ha...
Suggestions About Switching My 11 Month Old to Whole Milk...
Read all 18 responses: "I have an 11 month old and would really like to start her on whole milk. She's pretty much weaning herself right now from the breast ...
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- check with her pediatrician first.. but maybe consider soy or rice milk or other milk replacements first (there are many kinds....) . You want to be careful... especia...
- My son weaned from breast milk at 11 months too. His pediatrician said it was fine to start him on regular milk and my son had no problem whatsoever. So, go for it! D.
- C., I spoke with my ped about putting my twins on whole milk at 9 months since WIC changed formula and i wasnt sure how they would react to the change. He told me th...
Help with He Washer
My ped told me that Biz would get OLD stains out of clothes and breast milk. IT WORKS! It can go in right with the soap. Helpful? ...
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- I don't know if this is right or not, but I just add it with the detergent.
- K., I also have a front-loader. I add it with the detergent; and according to the directions on my bottle of liquid Oxy-clean (much less mess and work), it also sugg...
- Try BIZ!!! The liquid kind! My ped told me that Biz would get OLD stains out of clothes and breast milk. IT WORKS! It can go in right with the soap.
Formula Recommendation
Aug 29, 2009 ... There were a few days that my daughter was very, very gassy and upset. I spoke to my ped about it and she feels changing formula is a racket. ...
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- D., My Ped said that due to the seriousness of formula, they are highly monitored by the FDA and that the store brand formulas are just as good as the brand name. ...
- My husband and i started looking into this out of curiosity and found that the cheaper...is usually the better. and get the liquid form. stay away from similac orga...
- All formula is sweet as is breast milk...God knew to make it appealing to the baby that way. If your baby is gassy/colicky....the absolute best formula by far is Ca...
Seeking More Info on Toddler Diahrea
My ped told me to not bother giving her juice at any time. All kids need is water and milk if they are eating fruits. I stopped the juice and her stools ...
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- We went through the same thing with my son. After six months and loads of tests, we finally found an allergist who recommended Florastor Probiotic. It adds good bact...
- I was going to also recommend taking the juice away. She should do fine with just water.
- My ped just told me my son has it as well. I am no expert..it seems to come and go...bad days and good days. Probably a food diary may help you figure out what helps a...
Ped Egg
Anyone used one of those ped eggs? I have VERY dry heals and don't want to spend the money on a monthly pedicure when my nails are really hard. ...
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- I got one and it didn't work for me. I just bought a pumice stone to use in the shower and my feet are extra smooth now. I use the pumice stone then regular lotion and...
- Skip the ped egg (I've tried it). Try this: at bedtime wipe each foot with one to two stridex pads, slather them with Vaseline, and put a pair of socks on for the ni...
- I have a ped egg. Love it!! My husband got it for me. I have dry cracked heals as well and it has been very nice keeping the drying and cracking at bay!!! Don't re...
Need Pediatric Dermatologist And/or Ped. Allergist Recommendations
My 2 year old just got off of Pulmicort (today). We go to a pediatric allergist named Dr. Darrell Wong (there are about 4 others in his practice) and they ...
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- My son's pediatrician referred us to Dr. English http://www.englishdermatology.com to treat his eczema. He prescribed Alclometasone, which treated the outbreak, but it...
- We go to Dr. Wong too and I have to agree with the first response, he is fantastic! My son was never on Pulmocort but he gets rashes like that around his body and Dr w...
- Hi L., I am so sorry your son is suffering so much. I know it's hard as a mom to see this and it's frustrating not knowing what is going on. I use Essential Oils f...
Labial Adhesions - 9 Month Old
My daughter is now 9 months old and the Ped. is suggesting giving her the hormone ... hi E., my ped told me that my daughter needed premarin because of ...
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- My 3-year old step-daughter still has labial adhesions. We've been trying to convince her mom that she needs to see a pediatric urologist, as our pediatrician suggest...
- My daughter had them as well -- we were fortunate enough to not have to use any medication -- but they went away by her 18 month checkup. I understand that its pretty ...
- Hello E., My daughter had the same thing. It lasted until she was from the age or 3 to 4 years old. My Pediatician ended up manually tearing it open. Yes, it wa...
Recommendation Request for Ped. Nutritionist
My son has many dietary issues, he is allergic to dairy, has a very sensitive stomach, and we think may be hypoglycemic. Can you recommend a good pediatric ...
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- I don't know a good nutritionist, but my pediatrician is FANTASTIC and progressive...I bet she would know someone great for you, her name is Susan Torrie up in Denton,...
- I'm not sure how she does with dairy allergies but you might try Faye Elahi. She is located in Allen. www.specialneedsnutrition.com
- Hi T., I am a Chiropractor that works with children and adults. I focus on holistic care which involves a lot of nutritional work and allergy testing. I have seen...
Question About Asthma
(My ped calls him a "happy wheezer".) After 2 visits to the ped that day, he ended up overnight at Children's Hospital. The doctors at the hospital were ...
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- B., My youngest son has breathing problems as well. They cannot call it Asthma because he is not quite 2. (Cold season is worse) I would go to your regular pediatrici...
- First off, go back to your regular ped and if they still won't diagnose the asthma, get a second opinion by another ped or a specialist. My daughter sees a certified ...
- I would head over to a Allergy / Immunology facility such as the Park Nicollet system has in St. Louis Park. They have several Doctors that specialize in pediatric ne...
