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20 Month Talking and Balance Trouble
I didn't trust that so we also took him to SHriner's hospital and they took x- rays and everything and agreed with the other doctors but I felt satisfied ...
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- I am not sure about the balancing but my son wasn't talking much either at that age. I thought something was wrong with him as well because by this age my daughter tal...
- You're in Shelby and will probably be referred to the CDSA. My son is going through them due to him being developmentally delayed. They're a great place (take all kind...
- Sorry to be truthful (I think that is what you want)I would definitely be concerned. This could be something mild (did you have trouble delivering?) or moderate or sev...
20 Month Old Not Talking
I take her to Shriners Childrens' Hospital in Springfield, MA and at 4 months they suggested Early Intervention due to her cleft lip. ...
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- My son was not much of a talker at that age either. Boys language development is typically slower than girls. Around 2 years and later he started talking much more. If...
- I just posted a request very similar to yours. My son says about 5 words, but nothing much beyond that. I guess i'm on the right path now, seeing your responses as w...
- Hello. My 18 month old is also not talking. He does say Mama and dada, but no more. We are currently teaching him some basic sign language. Our pediatrician recommeded...
Newborn with Syndactyly (Webbed/fused Fingers & Toes)
My dad became a Shriner after I had my surgery. They will help you with your appointments, help schedule your flights (if you have to fly to the hospital), ...
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- HI D.! I have a daughter (now 3 years old) that was also born with syndactyly. She had an spare big toe on each foot as well as some webbing and she had her two midd...
- This runs in my brother-in-law's family. I have one nephew who was born with two toes webbed, and a niece that had 6 toes on each foot with the smallest 3 all webbed....
- First off, congrats on the new baby, and what a stress and surprise. My 17 year old cousin has this. He had surgery when he was younger. I can't remember how old he...
Best Stroller and Car Seat for 1 Yr. Old
Also, my Aunt works for Shriner's Hospital and I have heard too many stories of spinal cord injuries (the neck being stretched and causing life-long ...
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- Congrats on your DD's almost-first-birthday! :-) It's good you're seeking input, because at 1YO, a forward-facing car seat is not appropriate yet. Although 1 year ...
- We have Britax Boulevard and it's working out great for us. My daughter loves sitting in her carseat and would often fall asleep easily. During a long road trip, she...
- Hi N., Elaine is SOOOOO correct. When my daughter was approaching her first birthday, I started to research which forward facing car seat to buy. Back then I foun...
15 Month Daughter Walks with Right Foot Turned In.
I took him to Shriners Hospital in Chicago to have him checked out because they said that often times when people wait to see if they outgrow it and most do ...
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- Hi W., I'm a pediatric PT and I see alot of kids with this. First of all, no, walking early did not cause your daughters foot to be like that. The trend these days...
- My son did this as well and our dr told us not to worry. I took him to Shriners Hospital in Chicago to have him checked out because they said that often times when peo...
- Wait and see was likely due to her young age. My son was 3 years old when we noticed his in-toeing. The pediatrician referred us to a podiatrist when I voiced my con...
We Have Stuffed Animals to Donate
Shriners Childrens Hospital in St.Louis would be a great place to donate these items. I know they always give children stuffed animals or toys after they ...
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- I would save them for the Mayors Christmas Drive, or check with the VFW or check with the hospital ER or the fire or police dept.
- You can donate them to Leavenworth County EMS. They put them on the Ambulance so when they transport children (even some from or to Childrens Mercy) they give them to...
- Children's Home Society - we give stuff to them all the time. They even pick up from your home. I don't have the number - they call us about once a month to see if we ...
Foot Problems
The Shriners will take your entire family to the hospital to get your son evaluated. Don't worry; they will take care of everything. Just let me know how I ...
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- T., I had the same problems as a child and still to this day my right foot turns in. My mom put me in the corrective shoes and they helped some, but not completely. ...
- If you are in the Birmingham area - there are two groups of ped ortho phyisicians. The group at St Vincent's is AL Orthopaedic, and I strongly recommend Dr Sharon May...
- Hi T. Its me again I would try my best to find a new doctor. Call around to some orthpedics and ask them if there is something you can do. A friend of mine went thru...
Growing Pains?
Have you considered Shriner's Hospital? I'm not sure if you need a referal, but if you do, have your doc give you one. Also, they are a free service, ...
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- D., how often does the pain present itself? How long does it last? Is it relieved promptly by ibuprofen or tylenol? Does the affected foot look or feel abnormal: is...
- I used to have awful growing pains as a kid too. I liked to put a hot water bottle against the painful joint or area (wrapping it in a moist towel is more comfortable ...
- Hey D., My nephew who is 14 now went through the samething. My sister use to have him get up and walk around a bit and then go back to bed and it seemed to help. Y...
Seeking Place to Donate Gently Used Stuffed Animals
I don't know where you live or anything, but Shriner's Hospitals always accept ... you can sometimes take them to a local hospital childrens area or a day ...
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- I have a friend whose daughter is collecting them to donate to a worthy cause for needy children as part of her Bat Mitzvah charity project. I'm sure she would love to...
- Try checking with your local hospitals. They sometimes wiil give them to children on the childrens wards.
- I'm not sure if they are still taking them, but Vacaville Christian School was taking gently used stuffed animals for a while. Their number is ###-###-####- ask for Ju...
Osgood Slaughter
I also work in Public Relations at Shriners Hosptials for Children - LA. ... You can call the hospital directly and ask for the public relations office at ...
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- Hi S., I had that as a teen and (now this may be very outdated, as that was 15 years ago) the orthapedic doctor gave me a knee brace to wear when I played sports. ...
- here's the deal with that. I'm 37 and I still have it. I was very active with sports as a child as well. I remember it being really rough during growth spurts. But it...
- I suffered from Osgood Slaughter's disease -- please note this was 20 years ago. I was diagnosed at the age of 10 and began seeing an Orthopedic physician. The first...
