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13 Month Old with Sleep Issues
Asked by K.S. from Washington DC
on September 8, 2007
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We have a 13 month old daughter who still wakes up 2-3 times each night in inconsolable hysterics. My husband goes to her and typically walks her for at least 20 minu...
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- How wonderful that you got to stay home for 13 months! It is difficult when you have to go back to work and imagine doing it on little sleep. I have a book I recommend...
- K., It sounds like your daughter is having night terrors. When my son had them, at about the same age as your daughter, I spoke to my pediatrician and she told me w...
- This really seems like a good topic to bring up with your ped, but here's some thoughts based on my experiences.... I had a couple of my children get night terrors ...
Desperately Searching for Sunblock That Doesn't Sting My Toddler's Eyes
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on June 27, 2009
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Hi fellow Moms,
I have a very fair-skinned, blond haired, blue eyed toddler. I have tried different sunblocks on him, but they seem to all be the same. The last...
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- Hi L.- I've been using Nature's Gate Mineral Block (in the brown tube). So far so good- for both my sensitive skinned 3 year old and myself. You can find it at Whole...
- last year I found a tiny little tub of face stuff. It was labeled "clear zinc" and on the side it said "for faces, noses and lips" It had a yellow top, white bottom,...
- Hi! You might want to try a powder sunblock. I use one called Colorescience Sunforgettable that I ordered online. It is a little expensive (around $50)but lasts a long...
Terrible Twos
Asked by E.W. from Orlando
on December 9, 2006
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My best friend has a 2 1/2 year old boy who runs her life. He is constantly telling her what to do..."Mommy rub my feet, Mommy I want milk, Mommy I want fruit snacks,...
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- My son was like this, and still can be. He's 4 now. I can tell you, from my experience, and i bet it's also like that with your friend, it's purely our fault because...
- I have a PRECIOUS little boy who just turned two in Sept. He is very obedient and super happy. And he has just started this "No laughing Mommy" phase. I almost laughed...
- It's not normal and I know where you are coming from. I had a friend single parent with a two year old and he was the same way got what ever he wanted when he wanted ...
Shot Area Still Swollen After 10 Days??
Asked by N.J. from Knoxville
on May 9, 2007
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It's me again....
My son had some shots about 10 days ago,I think the nurse was new,she seemed a little unprepared and his last shot bleed really bad(down his leg o...
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- My youngest son's leg was like that also when he got his shots. I don't remember how old he was, even though it seems like he was older than 7 months. He didn't act li...
- I think you should definitely call the doctor. If it is of concern to you, you are the best one to determine if something is wrong - trust your suspicion. Blessing...
- Hi N.- If your pediatrician has been in pracice longer than 53 minutes, I assure you you will be neither the first nor last mother to call sounding "crazy". It's your...
2 Month Old Rubbing Face
Asked by K.P. from Kansas City
on December 18, 2007
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Hello! I have a question for anyone who has dealt with this issue... My 10 week old is rubbing her face raw. She rubs her face, forehead, cheeks, eyes so much that t...
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- Hi K., If her face is dry it could be Excema. When my baby had excema the docotr recommended Aquaphor Healing Ointment or Eucerin lotion. The first one is wonderful...
- I'm thinking she has some sort of allergy. Does she have eczema? If her skin itches, she will rub it. Food allergies can cause eczema and itchy skin. Is she on formula...
- Since she only does it when she is tired or upset, definitely try to swaddle her tightly when you put her down. The security of it may help her, too, like the pacifie...
7-Month-old Rolling over in Crib
Asked by C.L. from Salt Lake City
on March 27, 2009
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Hello all! My 7-month-old has reflux and as such, we have his crib mattress set at a 30 degree incline. Because of this, we also have built a "nest" of sorts underne...
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- Once my daughter could roll to both sides (7.5 months), she was more comfortable in a flat crib. She still has awful reflux. She naturally rolls onto her right side-...
- My daughter had reflux and we set her crib up the same way you described. Fortunately she wasn't able to roll over during the night. She did it during the day starting...
- I wouldn't ignore it at all. Any time you add blankets, toys, or your "nest" into the crib with your baby there is an increased risk of suffocation. If he wakes up cr...
Very Sleepy Baby
Asked by K.P. from Chico
on April 27, 2008
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I have a newborn girl. Today she is 9 days old. I am concerned because I have to wake her up to breastfeed, and constantly stimulate her to get her to suck. I know bab...
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- You have alot of factors to consider. 1. Is your baby jaundice? If so and it is getting worse then they will be sleepier. If this is the case then you need to call he...
- Trust me if she is hungry you well know it. She may just be falling into a really deep sleep. She has been through just as much as you have and is tried. Take this tim...
- Hi K., ENJOY IT! Pretty soon she'll wake up and you'll wonder why you didn't just let her sleep when she wanted to! =) Seriously though, depending on her size she ...
My Son Has Downsyndrome and a Heart Murmur and Now He Needs Tubes for His Ears
Asked by V.V. from McAllen
on July 24, 2009
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I am a young mother and god bless me w/ a wonderful little boy w/ downsyndrome. He has a heart murmur but its closing and he doesnt need to be on any antibiaotics for ...
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- My son had tubes placed in both ears in March. He was 9 months old at the time. I always thought he was a happy baby even with all of the ear infections he had prior t...
- My son also has Down syndrome and is on his second set of tues. He had his frist set put it at 7 weeks old. He did great, and continues to do great! I would definetly ...
- My little girl had tubes put in her ears on May 5th. The procedure was very fast, the nurse took her and Dad and me to the back to get her vitals and stuff then they g...
Looking for a Great Massage Therapist or Likewise in Des Moines or Surrounding
Asked by B.I. from Des Moines
on December 5, 2008
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For Christmas this year I am thinking about getting a gift certificate to a massage therapist (or spa type of thing?) for my husband. He is a full time med student and...
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- My husband is an amateur athlete and gets massages to help his performance. He goes to Massage Heights in WDM right by Prairie Life (50th and Mills Civic?) There is a ...
- Sherri Anderson at body works solutions in west des moines. she is great and also a nurse :]
- Hi B., My name is S. M. Kerby, DDS and I have to see a massage therapist every 2 weeks to keep me out of neck pain. I go to Jennifer at Bella Salon in Johnston whi...
7 Month Old up at Night Again
Asked by D.D. from Boston
on March 25, 2009
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My 7 month old daughter was sick a few weeks back and now refuses to not only go to sleep on her own, but she won't stay down for the night either. I try and let her ...
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- You are worrying too much dear. Most babies do not sleep well or through the night until they are close to two years old. I think the best you could hope for is some...
- Have you heard of the pick up/put down method by the Tracy Hogg - The Baby Whisperer? Basically, you pick your LO, once she is calm, put her down (even if she starts...
- Perhaps she's sick again. Unless you're positive she's healthy, you might want to bring her in for an ear check. They don't always run a fever with an ear infection....
