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Has Anyone Ever Used Polycose for a Child in Need of Extra Calories?
Polycose Polymers is a readily digestible carbohydrate intended for ... COMPOSITION - Glucose Polymers derived from controlled hydrolysis of Cornstarch. ...
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- My daughter was always in the 5th perc. for weight when she was little. She is 12 now and a perfectly healthy size, not overweight at all but definately not skin and ...
- F., I know exactly where you are coming from and I worried more than I needed to. Like most the women said, if their kids are small yet still gaining at their own pace...
- Is there some specific reason that they want to do this instead of something like pediasure? From what the other mom posted, it sounds like this is basically a bunch o...
Plastic Bibs
Absence of chlorine alone does not make these other vinyls the final answer in the search for green polymers. There are still plenty of toxic challenges and ...
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- http://www.healthybuilding.net/pvc/SortingOutVinyls.html http://nymag.com/guides/innerpeace/26552/index1.html PEVA, from what I can see, is virtually lead free, ...
- From what I could gather PEVA stands for polyethylene vinyl acetate...and in general is used in shower curtains, etc. From what I could understand, no it is not harmf...
- Some of the non chlorinated vinyls (EVA, PEVA, PVA and PVB) are now beginning to be used as direct substitutes for PVC. EVA has been in use for several years as a chlo...
G Diapers?
It's got the SAPs (super absorbent polymers) just like disposables, which are contained in a soft paper cover. ***. Here are some advantages: ...
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- I have a friend who uses them, I plan to use them while out (use Cloth Diapers normally). She loves them, they work wonderfully but they are more expensive. So if you ...
- I loved the gdiapers- for a while. I would flush or compost the liners when I was home and just toss them when I was out. However after about 6 months the liners clogg...
- They are definitely a current rave. If you take the time though you can find better cloth alternative designs than the g-diaper. The BumGenius 3.0 is more like a dis...
Sticky Tack in Hair
... of hair The best way was putting vegetable oil in the hair They said to let it sit about 20 minutes hey explained it breaks up the polymers in the gum ...
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- I just watched a show on tv, about removing chewing gum frm the hair. Oil worked best & it might work for you. Vegtable oil, not motor oil, lol. It takes a while,but i...
- Get the manufacturers phone number (from a package at the store) and fnd out from the source honey; they should know what to tell you. Happy holidays.
- peanut butter or any kind of cooking oil. My son constantly plays with his gum, he even put it in his eye and coated his long eye lashes with gum. It came out...with g...
Ever Machine-wash a "Surface Wash Only" Stuffed Animal?
Sep 23, 2009 ... The reason they are surface wash only may have to do with the polymers in the stuffing. Many of them give off noxious fumes when they get ...
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- Hi K. I have had to wash my daughters stuffed animals, buid a bear, ones with the button you press that talk or make noise, etc from her vomitting on them a couple ...
- I wash my children's animals in the washer all the time. As long as the animal does not have an electronic sound in it, it should be fine. I put the animal into a pi...
- Hi K.- I washed a Webkinz that was "surface wash only" and it was fine. I tried it because my daughter got food that crusted all over the fur and because it wasn't...
Crystals on Belly When I Change His Diaper
Very similar to the polymers you add to soil to make it retain water. Try switching to a different brand to see if it goes away. Helpful? ...
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- Hi, This is the dessicant that is put inside the diaper to collect the wetness. I'm thinking that it's coming out. Perhaps there are rips or holes on the inside of ...
- From my experience, the clear crystals are from the diaper/pullup material. It's never caused any harm to the kids, but yours is young, so confirm with the doctor. I ...
- Those crystals are from the inside of the diapers. I was always happiest using the pampers brand especially the swaddlers at newborn stage. I think the crystals fall...
Almost 9 Month Old with Severe Constipation
Ultimate Aloe contains 3 times more polymers than Aloe gel and fifty percent (50 %) more active components than is required to achieve maximum benefits by ...
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- Hey K., Sounds like you've done your homework and have made a lot of changes already. Good for you - I do think some children have greater problems with constipatio...
- Hi there, I had the same problem with my son when he was 8months old and it was so bad that we had to rush him to the hospital and they had to give him an enema. Th...
- First off, I want to say congratulations on your son being a cancer survivor! I don't really have any more to add than what the other moms have already responded,...
Itchy Diaper Rash
The polymers that absorb the liquid in the diapers were also in some breast pads I used at one time, and I broke out in a terrible itchy rash that was super ...
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- use the coolest setting on your blow dryer and dry her bum that way a little.
- Hello, My youngest had a horrible persistant rash that the prescription creams from the Dr.'s office just would not help. Through a friend I found a product called ...
- Try coconut oil. I know it sounds strange but it worked for us and my friends. Coconut oil has many healing properties and is safe. You can even eat it. (many food...
Diapering Options? FLUSHABLE GDIAPERS?
Asked by C.B. from New York
on December 14, 2006
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Hello! I have a 5 month old boy and have been using gdiapers, they are actually new to the US from Australia and are flushable! yes really flushable! My question is do...
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- I looked at the gdiapers, but it looked like too much fiddling around to actually flush the things... I switched from prefolds to fitted cloth diapers this time around...
- I work for a store that sells these diapers called Tushies. They do not contain any polymer beads like Pampers, Luvs, etc. do. They are just like disposable diapers,...
- Wish I had an answer, I'd just about try anything to NOT contribute to the waste on this planet!!! I currently use disposables and feel guilt every time I toss one in...
Seeking FUN Stuff for a 16 Month Old
Asked by S.C. from Cleveland
on August 25, 2008
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I am looking for something fun for my daughter to do. We can only go swimming and the playground so many times...
Any ideas?
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- Hi S., Here are a few more ideas that my 21 month old son enjoyed this summer that are also good year-round. Many towns have nature centers. We go to the Bay Vill...
- Hi S.! Check out http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com. This site lists free and non-free activities for all age groups for each day of the week for most metropolit...
- At Burke Lakefront airport you can get pretty close-up and watch the planes take off and land. The zoo is free on Mondays. Construction sites are always interesting....
