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Anybody Know How to Get Stronger Nails?
Asked by D.J. from Sacramento
on March 30, 2007
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My nails are very "weak" They break easy and tear. I have tried that "Sally Nail Growth" and that didn't work at all. Any other suggestions?
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- I used to work in a salon and I swear by the Nailtique product line. They have a clear polish to help strengthen the nails and it works GREAT! They used to only carr...
- Try rubbing lotion into your cuticles everyday. Any kind of lotion will work, massage it in completely and then watch your nails grow long and strong. I had really w...
- try mixing knox brand powdered geletin into juice and drink it everyday... it works great..
Ideas for Removing Plantar Wart on Children's Feet
Asked by K.K. from Erie
on August 15, 2009
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Looks my 6 yo has a plantars wart under his big toe from our trips to the pool this summer. I googled a little bit and got some ideas of duct tape for 2 months or n...
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- Here's what worked for me when I had warts as a child. Tape a small piece of banana peal to the wart. Something in it causes the wart to soften quite quickly and lik...
- I would absolutely see a doctor. plantar warts are caused by the HPV virus, so i doubt that any of these cures you find on the internet would work, and they are higly ...
- I agree-- see a dermatologist. I had them at about 10 and it was a pretty awful experience. However, maybe things have changed by now? They put acid on them and the...
Newborn - Face Scratching + Nail Clipping
Asked by K.B. from Burlington
on December 17, 2007
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My newborn is now 4 months old and has razor sharp little nails! He is constantly scratching his face - sometimes even cutting himself - his forehead and cheeks are f...
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- My daughter is 2 weeks old and I have nightgowns and one piece outfits that she cant get her hands through, the sleeve pulls over the opening for the hand. They work s...
- my son is three months old and I find it impossible to clip those tiny little nails.....so, I bite them! it's easiest to do while he is nursing....if there are any ra...
- Mine too! Those things are SHARP! One thing that I found that helps is after I clip the nail across, I go back and make another tiny clip on each corner just to get ...
3 Year Old Bites Her Nails down to the Quick. Help!
Asked by E.M. from Denver
on May 12, 2009
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My sweet little girl, who is three, has been biting her nails all the way into the quick for a few months. Do any other moms have any suggestions for nipping this bad...
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- When my oldest was little she was a thumb sucker. I was told to try the lemon/lime juice on her fingers or hot sauce, but those never worked. She liked it. After th...
- I know there is nailpolish that tastes pretty bad, but I think that "bitter apple" might work even better. Do what you feel is right, but you find it over in the pet ...
- Sound like she needs some healthy distractions for her busy fingers. Play dough is a favorite of my three year old, as are puzzles. How about a Koosh ball to fiddle wi...
Help! -- Nail Polish on New Outfit
Asked by S.H. from Waco
on August 13, 2009
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I got a cute dress for my daughter's first day of kindergarten. Long story short, she got nail polish on it and I can't seem to get it out. I've tried nail polish re...
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- You didn't say where the nail polish was. Is it on the skirt? The bodice? How big is/are the spot(s)? If it will lend itself to it, there are many cute appliques that ...
- Goof Off, buy it at a home repair store in the paint department. Home Depo, Sutherlands, stores like that carry it. Dab it on with a rag, it takes a little while but...
- hello S.,well according to a friend of mine shaving cream gets out nail polish.She had an accident with nail polish and white carpet,to make a story short you cant tel...
Trying to Find Non-toxic Nailpolish for My 19 Month Old
Asked by C.T. from Chicago
on May 26, 2009
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Hi moms!!
I would love to polish my little girl's (she is 19 months old) nails but she still puts her hands (and sometimes feet haha) in her mouth. I am looking fo...
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- Wow! why polish a baby's nails???!!!!! She's too young for this type of glamour - for crying out loud, she's still a baby.
- I have a 3- and 5-year-old and I paint just their toenails. Consider that since the fingers so frequently make their way into their mouths. I don't think there's...
- I just ran across some stuff made for kids while shopping online. I found it at http://www.momsmilkboutique.com/products.php?cat=108. There were a lot of colors to ch...
Trimming a Toddler's Nails
Asked by E.Y. from Modesto
on June 20, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I'm curious to know how you handle keeping your toddler's nails trimmed. I used to trim my daughter's nails when she fell asleep in my arms after a bottle. B...
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- My daughter is 19 months old now, but she has always HATED getting her finger and toe nails trimmed. My husband can't even deal with it. Here is what I do. I trim only...
- E.: Trim her nails when she's in her car seat.... She can't get away and she can't wiggle too much. It's even better when they fall asleep. Good luck and hope ...
- I talk to her through the whole process. Non stop. Describing what I’m doing and how much longer we have to go. Sort of goes like this: “Ok give mama your big t...
Worried About Daughter's Toenails!
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on August 8, 2009
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My daughter is 1.5 and has always had really bad nails. I keep them short, especially on her toes or they break off very low. They have never bled, but she is constant...
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- I do have to say that sandal's open toed shoes are very bad for children this young in age because they do drop things on their feet and stub them without knowing cons...
- Vitamin E is what you need for stronger hair and nails. Calcuim and Vitamin D are great for strong bones but they don't help so much with nails. I can't think of what ...
- Try painting them with a clear nail strengthener. I think Sally Hansen makes one. That's the only thing that comes to mind.
Nail Biting
Asked by R.B. from Phoenix
on August 7, 2008
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How do I get my 4 year old to stop biting her nails?
R.
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- R., This is a great time in your four year old's life, to be home with a great mom and a supportive husband. As Dr. Kevin Leman would say, "Is this a mountain or...
- I bit my nails through most of my life. I tried everything to stop, but the only thing that was effective for me was whenever I did what I needed to do for myself, whe...
- Hi R.. There is a perscription that you can get from your Dr. called Mavala Stop. It is a clear nail polish type of stuff that you polish right onto the nail. It ta...
Nail Biting/2 Month Old Already with Tooth Coming
Asked by A.M. from El Paso
on August 4, 2009
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I have a 4 year old little girl that has started to bite her nails. It's gotten to the point that she bites them so short below the skin line. Does anyone have any tip...
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- Feel free to use the cold & orajel. ( don't forget they need to be cleaned even at this age) I would recommend seeing a dentist this month. Dr. I. Blaess
- I've been told by many people... Give the 2 mon old a big chunk of onion to chew on. The enzymes in the onion numb the gums. It can't hurt to try it. Supposed to work ...
- I bit my nails till I was 8. My favorite aunt made a comment about how she had always wanted long nails and was not able to grow them. She said she admired my moms nai...
