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Mu 2 Month Old Has Severe Cradle Cap!
Aug 6, 2009 ... It might be difficult to find locally...mine came from South Africa (that's where my husband is from and my MIL sent it), but if you google ...
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- My pedi doc recommended Selsan Blue but any dandruff shampoo should work. My daughter and son both had it. Be careful of the eyes so it doesn't sting her. Good lu...
- Find the softest brush you can...my favorite was a brush from the back of the fingernail brushes they give with birth kits (home births) or many times from the hospita...
- I always put baby lotion on my children, all over, especially their hair. I would do this several times a day...almost every diaper change. Probably explains why my ...
Need Help Producing More Milk
Oct 14, 2009 ... My sister in law lives in South Africa and when she had problems they told her to have a beer shanty each evening to help increase the ...
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- Pump often and go to your local healthfood store they have herbal teas speficically for nursing mothers to help with milk supply.
- What worked for me was to chugged a glass of water/milk right before I pumped. Also stimulation of the breasts while picturing a waterfall or listening to water sounds...
- HI! What was working for me was pumping every 2-3 hours and I got my milk supply back within two days.You can not be without pumping the whole day while you are at wo...
Thrush Problem
The Pau D' Arco comes from the bark of a Pau D' Arco tree that grows in the rain forests of South Africa. Although it is in the middle of the rain forest ...
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- If you are breastfeeding you are likely passing it back and forth between you and baby. As other moms have said, both of you should be taking something. I've used th...
- My baby and I had the same problem at about 6 weeks of age. My baby also used Nystatin for 10 days while I was being treated with topical creams (breastfeeding). We st...
- Does your son breastfeed? When I had my daughter, we had the same problem. The doctor we saw then failed to mention that I was carrying the cause on my nipples thus ...
Gripe Water?
We got some authentic gripe water from South Africa, and I gave it to him and noticed that his breath smelled funny. I read the ingredients and it had 4.0 ...
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- Hi R., Some of the "gripe waters" have a lot of sugars in them and can cause your newborn to lower his immune system. One of the best natural herbal remedies to us...
- Little remedies makes one. We found it @ babiesrus.
- Hiccups are a spasm of the diaphram which are controlled by the 3rd, 4th, 5th cervials nerves in the lower part of the neck. Propping the baby's neck up or birth coul...
Need Help with ADHD.....tired of Meds.
There's an interesting study from South Africa on seeing the behavioral changes in children after recovering from TB-Menangitis. ...
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- Hi J., I am a mom of 2 ADHD boys (now grown). While I really resisted it at first, my oldest did really well with meds. My youngest was a different story...a nightm...
- Hi there. I think youre in the right direction. A change in his diet (and yours would be good also) is a positive change. Ok what to eat. This is a simple rule o...
- Did you know that the products in your house can have harmful toxins in them that can contribute to ADHD/ADD. I am not trying to sell you anything, but just wanted to...
I Am Considering Living Abroad with the Family for a Year.
He even lived in South Africa for awhile. He says that it is very difficult to get a job in Europe because they do not give out work visas very easily. ...
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- Hi M., I'm living in Poland with my husband and kids. My family is Polish, so it's a bit easier for me, but I just wanted to let you know what a great idea you have...
- M.; Our family has lived abroad for the past 18 months. We moved from the SF Bay Area to Singapore with my husband's job. We have 3 daughters who were 13 months, 13 m...
- Hi there, We live in Rome, Italy. I moved here 5 1/2 years ago just for an adventure, and my husband did, too (we met here). Our daughter was born here, so I can't ...
Verizon Fios, Cutting Out Local Phone, Going Local on Channels
We also got one and registered it here in the USA and am sending it to my mum in South Africa that way we can call anytime just like it is within the USA. ...
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- I can't help with the TV part part but my husband works for TWC and said that the on demand is free for everyone who has their service so maybe it is the same for Ver...
- We have FIOS as well and recently canceled our TV service. You are going to have to have an antanae or a converter box to pick up tv shows. It has been great for us. W...
- No home phone here after three years. Wow - the money savings. $60-$70 a month! Be sure your cell is always charged and good idea to keep it close while at home fo...
Overseas Travel Advice?
my name is L., motehr of a 21 month old, Daniel, who has travelled to South Africa twice,a nd England once already. The most important thing si to be ...
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- This may sound strange, but my best advice regarding sleep, etc. is to pretend that you're still in Chicago as far as nap and bedtime (and even mealtime to the extend ...
- A lightweight stroller to help move baby through the airport, and books/dvd/toys on plane are helpful. The flight we went on was very erratic in regards to giving juic...
- portable DVD player with a bunch of new dvd's of her favorite shows----a LIFESAVER!!!!!
Need Help with Barking Cough
It's made from a geranium root found in South Africa. It works better for my son than my daughter. I guess that's the deal with homeopathic remedies. ...
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- Get him to the doctor, please! They will see him if he is sick!
- I was told by someone that rubbing Vicks vapor rub generously on the bottom of their feet, then covering with socks should help with coughing at night. My daughter ha...
- This is a homeopathic suggestion. Go to your local health food store and buy Umcka. You can get it for children. My kids like the cherry flavor. It's made from a g...
SAHM Wondering How Others Deal with Family Finances
Oh, and by the way, this answer comes all the way from South Africa, from an older Mom of 4 (15, 17, 19 and 21 years old). Have fun! J. Brown. Helpful? ...
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- After I had my first child I worked full time. I always thought that SAHM were incredibly lucky and had always wished that I could stop working. After my second child ...
- Sounds like major issues are happening at your house! My husband works, a lot of hours, and I stay home with our 3 children. He feels that half of his paycheck is mi...
- I also SAH and feel like I don't have my own money. I do not need permission to spend at all (NO WAY!) but DH always asks what was this for, etc because he is a detail...
