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Should I Really Use Dreft Laundry Soap?
Asked by L.D. from Salt Lake City
on March 11, 2009
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So I just finished washing all the new baby boy clothes, blankets, sheets and everything else for my expected baby. But I didn't use Dreft.... I wash all my daughters ...
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- Congratulations on the soon-to-be baby boy! We also have a girl and then a boy which are about 2 1/2 years apart and they are a blast! I wouldn't use Dreft. There a...
- I am allergic to detergents. If you want to save, go with the gentle and free detegents. The only one I foound that does work well is All. I like the Cheer but rea...
- I've never used Dreft. I personally don't like the smell and I was told by other moms that it doesn't clean all that well. I always used Tide Free, or something simila...
Allergic Reaction?
Asked by J.S. from Biloxi
on April 28, 2007
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Okay I could possibly be overreacting but just to be sure.... my 14m daughter got bitten by ants all over her feet yesterday. Last night she started low grade fever, ...
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- When I was 3 I got into a pile of red ants. I was rushed to the hosp for a shot of some sort. Ant bites are toxic. Have her checked out before she has serious complica...
- I would think that she is having some type of reaction to the bites. You know your daughters body, so I dont think you are freaking out. If you see some thing in wrong...
- Are you SURE she got bit by ants? The reason I ask is that it sounds like she has hand, foot and mouth disease. I thought my dd got bit by ants too! It loo0ks like ...
Allergic Reaction to First MMR Vaccination at 12 Months
Asked by A.F. from Chicago
on November 9, 2008
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I took our daughter for her 12 month well baby visit and she got the first dose of the MMR vaccine. Our doctor is always very attentive, notates which vaccination was...
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- If you are really concerned you can have a rast & stratch test completed by a pediatric allergist. I recommend going to Children's for any blood work. She could be al...
- My nephew had a terrible reaction to MMR, but sounds different than your daughter's reaction. His came on a few days after the vaccination. He had bruising all over hi...
- Keep an eye on her. The next shot isn't until she's 5 years old anyway. Just ask your doc about the severity of it. Try to stay off the internet it will just make you ...
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...
High Allergy Baby- Is Neocate Formula Ok?
Asked by N.W. from Los Angeles
on August 13, 2009
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has anyone had any bad reactions to Neocate formula? i have a baby allergic to soy, dairy, wheat, nuts, corn, eggs, garlic, beats, pork... you get the point. i'm still...
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- Lots of great advice here and I agree. Keep breastfeeding and if you need to use a formula use the Neocate (sounds just like a doctor who will also tell you that vacci...
- I would continue breastfeeding for sure!!!! It is always the best!!!! You are doing the right thing. Doctors dont' know everything. I hope you are not vaccinating this...
- I'm sure that having a very limited diet is a pain for you, but it sounds like you're wanting to just continue breastfeeding. I would stick with it, if you're baby is...
Breastfeeding and Possible Strawberry Allergy
Asked by E.C. from Peoria
on July 4, 2009
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My 13 month had a possible reaction to strawberries yesterday.after eating one, she got a rash on her face and her became red and swollen and watery. The reaction went...
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- Hi E., My son is highly allergic to all nuts. I am vegetarian and nuts are a staple in my diet. When I breastfed him he did not experience any problems. We found...
- I think you are geting some bad advise. Please go to www.kellymom.com and post in their forum. They really know breastfeeding, and can give you acurate info. You re...
- I would just NURSE!!! You only had a few and it is not her eating them directly. Also since the reaction didn't last very long when she ate one herself I wouldn't wo...
Looking for Advice on Dealing with 3 Year Old Tantrums!!!!!
Asked by A.F. from Phoenix
on April 8, 2009
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I have a wonderful, sweet, smart little boy who just turned 3 last month. He of course has a had normal tantrums now and then. However in the last month or so the tant...
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- Give him every opportunity to have a choice. Offer him two or three viable choices as often as you can. (Ham and Cheese or PB and J? Should we play blocks or go for...
- It sounds like he may be acting out.. has something in your routine changed? My best advice is when he starts hitting or kicking, sit down holding him, wrap your legs ...
- I just responded to Michelle J's request about this same problem that I am having too with my 3 year old. Read it and let me know what you think. I will tell you, yo...
Soy vs Lactose Free Formula?
Asked by C. from Minneapolis
on June 11, 2007
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My 2 month old daughter has had severe rash problems on her bottom since she was born as a result her stool. (It essentially burns her skin...) She has had a yeast in...
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- I raised by daughter since she was 2 weeks old on Isomil Lactose Free Forumla and she is a very healthy baby. For all her check up she has been within her target weigh...
- There is no lactose in YOUR milk, so I am not sure why changing her over to a lactose free FORMULA would be better. What about amedicine or topical something for her...
- There is another option that we used for my daughter. Our pediatrician prescribed a diaper rash cream that would basically soak up the bad stuff in her diaper and pul...
Flu Mist Reactions
Asked by T.T. from Austin
on December 17, 2008
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My son and daughter just got the flu mist on Monday. My daughter(4yr)started getting getting hoarse last night before bed. She then woke up in the middle of the night ...
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- I don't have much new info to give you but I can tell you our experience to compare to others. My son had the flu mist in September before cold and flu season got bad...
- It's probably hard to tell if it's a reaction or just a cold. I had one child get the shot and one get the mist (needle phobia). It was fine for us. We get the vacin...
- Yes, this is common. It happens because the mist is a live vaccine. The shot doesn't have these reactions. My son had the mist this year and the same thing happened. I...
Absentee Father
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on November 25, 2007
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I have a question, and who better than to ask than people who could possibly be in the same boat.
I am a single parent of a 2 1/2 yr old daughter who is my light. He...
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- Hi C., My son is 16 and I still struggle with whether I made the right choices for him over the years where his father was concerned. I got pregnant right out of ...
- Although I've never been in that situation, I think you are wise in introducing him by his first name to your daughter. I would do that if I were in your situation. S...
- Hi, I see a lot of advice here to not introduce him as "Dad." My question is how will she react if he tells her he's her father?
