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Newborn Soaking Clothes When Pees
Asked by J.B. from Huntsville
on August 15, 2009
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Hi. I have a 1 1/2 week old newborn son that has been circumcized. My problem is that when he pees, he constantly soaks his clothes along with anything else that he ...
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- I would use size 1 diapers with the top folded over instead of NB, and make sure his little guy is facing downward instead of toward the top of the diaper. I don't th...
- Hey! I had the same problem with my big boys (first one was a 9 pounder too). We started using size 1 Huggies and didn't have any problems after that. Congratulations ...
- Gotta poke it down.. literally push the tip down or he'll continue to pee on everything.. it pops up when he pees!
Diaper Leak?
Asked by T.P. from Minneapolis
on August 6, 2009
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I woke up last night to my 17 month old daughter saying "owie" over and over again. This is not normal for her to wake in the middle of the night and actually say some...
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- Have u heard of nitetime diapers? I ask this because I work in a daycare and well the owners little girl has to have nitetime diapers on even to take a nap, because ot...
- It's possible that she just had a little too much to drink before bedtime and had a really good urine output in the middle of the night. Even the best diapers can't al...
- Try goign up a size for the diapers at night. they will absorb more. As for her saying Owie. I would guess it was he was of saying she didn't like being wet & it ...
My Son Might Have Juvenile Diabetes
Asked by F.S. from Rochester
on August 4, 2009
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The past couple of weeks my 4 1/2 year old son has had classic symptoms of juvenile diabetes. Up until yesterday he has complained about being tired (which is highly u...
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- Hi F.. All of the the things that you described are symptoms of juvenile diabetes. I myself am a juvenile diabetic and I was diagnosed when I was 18 months old, so I...
- F., My son had the same symptoms and I too was worried about him especially since his grandma and uncle have diabetes. He was going to the bathroom a lot and he kep...
- I did the test for my daughter too... drinking is the real issue... if they are drinking excessivly.. this is a warning sign. My daughter didn't have it.. she just lo...
Soaking Clothes in a Front Load Washer
Asked by I.B. from Chicago
on July 2, 2007
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Hi,
Many of you responded to Holly's question about a front load washer vs a top load. I also love my front loading washer, but haven't been able to soak clothes in i...
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- When I had a front loader, I just turned off the machine and let it soak that way. I had one of the first Maytag Neptunes and mold developed in the front of it in t...
- My Whirlpool duet has a presoak cycle and a soak cycle, so you can just soak or you can presoak before your selected wash or you can just soak and then select a wash c...
- My front loading washer (Maytag Neptune) has a presoak feature that soaks the clothes for about 20 minutes or so before beginning the wash cycle.
Horrible Smelling Laundry
Asked by L.O. from Seattle
on August 1, 2009
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Ok, so I know that there has been requests like this before but I couldnt find any suggestions that worked so here we go again. My laundry stinks. Ok, so a little back...
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- I really think it may be the PJ's themselves. Most PJ's are required by law to be treated with horrible flame retardent chemicals, all of which are banned in Europe f...
- I actually went through the same thing. I have a front load washer and it was molding inside the machine. Brand new 6 months old and the problem started. I now leave...
- Do you have a front loader? Many models are notorious for a bad smell, like stated before, make sure you leave the door open when not in use and once a month, run an ...
Question About Cleaning Bottles of Breastmilk
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on April 10, 2009
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Hello! I was wondering if other mamas had recommendations on the best way to clean bottles of breast milk. My daughter gets 2 bottles of breast milk each day since I r...
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- Hi L., First, I want to commend you on still breastfeeding/pumping after going back to work. It is a tough road, but such a wonderful gift to give your baby. Her heal...
- That's all I ever did - warm soapy water. The baby never got sick so I guess that was fine! I don't think it's necessary to boil them. I never boiled anything, but ...
- I found the best stain remover is an SA8 product (Amway) that I get at we-us.mychoices.biz Lots of moms have used this and it even gets out formula and baby poop st...
Period Question
Asked by J.G. from Oklahoma City
on May 6, 2008
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Does anyone else's flow seem to differ from tampon change to tampon change. For example I will soak through a super tampon in 3-4 hours but then it seems like my flow ...
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- I have that problem myself.
- Whenever my flow gets light, I usually just switch over to pads until it's done, and then pantyliners for a few days after. Watch how long you keep your tampons in, d...
- You didnt mention your age, but this happened to me a few month back and was concerned. I would sometimes bleed thru a reg tampon w/ in 30min and was even afaird to l...
Seeking Mom Wants Results
Asked by K.P. from Topeka
on January 26, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone out there knows how to keep skin from itching from dry skin and cold weather. My stomach, back, arms, legs and mostly entire body itches does...
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- Hi, K.-- I highly recommend apply almond, grapeseed, or jojoba oil (instead of lotion) right after you shower. I used to have severely dry skin like you describe......
- Try a dehumidifier in the winter. It will pump moisture in the air and should help with your skin. Also, I use vaseline for my hands and feet and sleep in gloves an...
- After each shower I put on baby oil, let is soak in a bit then "pat" myself dry. Then I apply lotion. It may take a little bit, but the results are great. Good ...
Should I Be Worried???
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on June 11, 2008
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My son has woken up the past two nights completely soaking wet...right through his diaper! He's 11 months and weighs 22 pounds. Currently I have him in a size 3 diape...
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- I second the "Overnights." Also you could try size 4 of the Pampers; the bigger surface area should be able help absorb so much wetness at night.
- Try a nighttime diaper. Also, if he is going to bed that early, I'd change him at about 10pm or before you go to bed. That's what I did with mine and they usually went...
- both of my kids started with that problem around the same age, it's TOTALLY normal, don't be alarmed. get some huggies overnites and those should do it for you.
7 Month Old Soaking Through Diaper and Pj's Overnight- Everynight!
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on May 31, 2009
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My 7 month old son is 20 lbs. He sleeps great through the night but for the past 7 days he has been soaking thouh his diaper and clothes. I put him to bed on his bac...
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- Switch to Pampers Cruisers for night time. I use Luvs during the day for my son and a Pampers at night and it works like a charm!
- Hey L., What time is it that you stop given him food or liquids? That might be the problem, More liquids and food given after 7:30pm, increase bowel movement's at nigh...
- Quietly go in his room during the night and change him. If he's that good of a sleeper you should be able to do this without waking him. Don't talk to him or don't tur...
