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Growing Pains or What?
Asked by S.C. from Tampa
on January 6, 2009
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My son, who turned 5 in Sept., has been complaining off and on for about a year about pains in his legs. I have always assumed that it was growing pains as I experien...
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- hey there, I would take him to the doctor. Follow your mommy insticts. I have a 6 year old and he too has growing pains off and on, but my youngest is almost two an...
- Both of my boys experienced growing pains in their legs around the age of 5/6, mostly at night (because there's nothing else to distract them from the pain, which is p...
- I would definitely talk to his pediatrician to see. I was concerned when my 4-year old son began having similar problems in his legs. His father and my brother both ...
My Two Year Old Has a Broken leg...HELP!
Asked by C.P. from Houston
on May 25, 2009
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My little boy broke his leg yesterday, and we are getting a cast put on this week. What can I expect in the next 6-8 weeks? The cast will start at his thigh, and go ...
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- hi, C., one of my son's broke his leg at two & had a cast, he soon learned to get around on it & could do most anything he wanted, it didn't keep him back for long. c...
- Each child of course acts different to situations,but have had the opportunity to be around children with casts, well they play like they have no cast at all. Alot of ...
- My daughter broke her leg at 11 months and as soon as we got home from the doctor's with the cast on...she started experimenting with how to move around in it...and wa...
Baby's Legs Between Crib Slats
Asked by K.L. from Shreveport
on November 9, 2006
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My 13 month old has been sleeping on her own now for four months. She was fine at first, but lately she's been rolling and tossing around so much at night that she wak...
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- Hi K. My husband and I avoided the crib when our son was born because we were worried about the slats. I polled many of my friends and found out that a lot of them a...
- I don't have any advice for the crib situation. However, I have a little girl who is about your little girl. I am looking for a playmate, and someone to talk to every ...
- try attaching the bumper pads on the outside of the crib. I never had that problem but maybe the leg wont go through if the pad is there to block it from the outside.
Rash
Asked by S.J. from Knoxville
on December 5, 2006
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Hello everyone,
My 5 month old has a rash on the back of his legs. It is actually behind his knees. It is not bumps or anything just red. I am not sure if it is becau...
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- It could be that there isn't enough air getting to that area. I used ointment on my baby (she was chubby too), but also powder to help keep it from getting moist. I'd...
- Hi S.,when u bathe him try soaking him in an oatmeal bath 2 or 3 times a week.It should clear up if not use bacitracin ointment.Good luck,H.
- My now 6 year old had that mostly all over her body from when she was a baby. She was allergic to everything, even baby soaps, lotions and oils. My doctor told me to...
Girls Shaving Their Legs - When, How?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on August 16, 2009
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My daughter is 7.5 and entering 2nd grade. I'm noticing an increasing amount of leg hair. It's light in color and seems to be the "average" amount for girls her age....
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- I was wondering the exact same thing! My daugther just turned 6. In a world where girls are getting breasts and periods at 9 or 10, I don't think this is a silly quest...
- Good question! I was just wondering about this the other day. I have a 5 yr old and I can see it on her as well. I am very open with her about shaving, trimming, pluck...
- Hi Michelle. I think 7 is a bit too young, but I would definitely talk to your daughter. I'm Greek and had dark hair on my legs. My mom never talked to me about sha...
Reaction to Immunizations???
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on June 12, 2009
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My 4.5 month old son had his 4 month boosters a week ago. Since his shots, he has been experiencing episodes of edema/water retention in his legs, feet, arms, and han...
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- You should report this to the vaccine reaction system. I think the abbreviation is VAERS or something similar. I would also look for a doctor who is willing to listen...
- Hi J. sorry to hear about your sons reactions to the immunizations. I sure wouldn't let the doctors convince you of something you don't believe. Check out http://www...
- I'm sorry your little guy doesn't feel well, kids' illnesses are tough on the mamas. Do the docs or tests say WHY he has severe edema and elevated BP? I'm sure his i...
Is This normal...or Did I Create a Monster??!!!
Asked by A.G. from Atlanta
on August 13, 2009
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So, not really a monster but a spoiled little whiny girly girl!!! LOL. I'm laughing but I really am concerned. A friend of mine suggested that I have created a monster...
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- I think your friend is wrong and should stick to raising her own kids , if she has any. Her not letting you out of her sight is separation anxiety.And a year and tw...
- I have to agree, it's her age and it goes with being out of the sight of mom. It's normal for boys and girls. All I think you need to do is assure her you are there. I...
- I don't think you have created a monster. The whining is normal at her age. My daughter whined a lot at that age and she was far from spoiled. She's learning her bo...
Restless Legs During Pregnancy
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on April 18, 2007
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I am not sure if any of you have dealt with this when you were pregnant, but I literally can't sleep at night because my legs won't settle down and I feel the urge to ...
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- I had mild RLS during pregnancy, and even still occasionally afterward. I didn't even realize that's what it was until AFTER having the baby. Fortunately mine wasn't...
- I went through both things you are going through. For RLS...my doc gave me muscle relaxers which help some. Then when he did blood work and tested my iron, I was b...
- can't help you out w/ the restless legs but on the contraction thing I can. I NEVER felt Braxton Hicks w/ my 1st preg. The dr. had to actually tell me when I was h...
My Daughter Says Her Legs Hurt, What Can I Do?
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on September 5, 2008
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I have taken my daughter who is 5 years old, many times to the doctor because she keeps on telling me her legs hurt. She sometimes wakes up at night crying that she is...
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- my neighbors son was complaining about his thigh area hurting and she let it go. Finally he it got so bad that she rushed him to the er and they said that he has sarco...
- Hi, D.! I'm so sorry your daughter is suffering. When my daughter was six, she had arthritis symptoms -- mostly pain in her legs. She was diagnosed with Lyme diseas...
- Both my stepson and my 4 year old daughter have gone through the same thing! My daughter is still going through it. My stepson went through such a fast growth sp...
12 Week VERY Restless at Night????
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on August 12, 2009
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Hello! I have a happy, healthy baby during the day and a very restless baby at night. He sleeps calmly usually for the first 3-4 hours at night and then the tossing ...
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- mix some cereal with your breast milk on a little bowl and feed him just before bed. his tummy will be full feeling and he should sleep better at night. he's ready for...
- C., sorry you are going through a hard time. You may try a white noise machine. They sometimes help
- My older daughter had a lot of trouble sleeping in the same bed with my husband and I. It turned out that she was getting too hot - my husband is like a furnace. But...
