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4 Year Old Still Orally Fixated
Asked by L.P. from Columbia
on March 5, 2009
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I have a little boy that is 4 and a half years old. He was 6 weeks premature and has had a few issues associated with that. He has tongue thrust and is taking speach...
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- You may consider a zinc deficiency - which often causes impaired senses of taste and smell, especially in children. Just google "zinc deficiency" and see if it makes ...
- Some kids are just like that. I have three kids, and the oldest and youngest never put things in their mouths. My middle one put EVERYTHING in her mouth until she wa...
- It could be that he has some sensory issues. My nearly 5 year old chews on things from time to time. An Occupational Therapist or your pediatrician (with a special q...
Childs Tongue
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on March 4, 2009
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my 16 month old has small red sores on his tongue.. any idea what this is and should i call my doc
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- Like the others have said you should call his doctor. When my daughter had small red bumps all over her tongue, it was strep throat.
- It can be 1 of many things!I would call my doctor just to be sure!! They will ask: How long he has had them, Spots any place else on the body, any fever,etc. You ne...
- it wouldn't hurt to call the doctors office and ask to speak to a nurse. He/She can tell you whether it is necessary to come in. Any fever or stomach pain? If yes, ...
7 Month Old "Tongue-tied"
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on November 11, 2008
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Tomorrow my 7 month old is undergoing surgery for ankyloglossia or "tongue-tied." Has anyone had any experience with this procedure? I can nurse 3 hours before the s...
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- Hi C., my brother had this surgery done when he was in kindergarten. It helped tremendously with his speech and I don't remember him being in much pain. I think it wil...
- I think it is great that you are having it done now. My daughter didn't have hers clipped until after she was 3. We have been in speech for a year and half now. If ...
- My son had it earlier this year when he was 4. He did pretty good, but he was crying really hard when he came out of surgery. They did not let me know that the gas t...
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 ...
Baby Orajel Question
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on June 28, 2007
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Before reading this, I want you to know that it is okay to totally sit at your computer, read this and laugh. This is, by far, the dumbest question I have had in my s...
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- NOt sure if you mean the orajel for teething pain or the toothpaste. We use the finger applicators for the toothpaste but will soon use the toothbrushes from dental o...
- i would definetely try the orajel qtips, they work very well for me. i bought the regular orajel lasttime and am having the same problem you are. but with the qtips it...
- I get the creeps even looking at my kids teeth and don't even think about showing me a loose tooth. So I know where you are coming from. I actually was told years ag...
Overactive Gag Reflex at 10 Months
Asked by T.Z. from Chicago
on February 20, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My sweet 10 month old girl is very healthy and does a great job eating but we have not made a lot of progress since her 9 month checkup when her doctor told ...
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- Did the doctor say that she is underweight or malnourished? It sounds like her little body is doing what her little body is supposed to. Believe me she will not miss o...
- Unfortunately we ahve a lot of experience in this. My first suggestion is to get early intervention in there and get a feeding therapist. They will help desensitis...
- my 10-monther JUST started to like food too (nursing her for nutrition, getting food for extra fun). Try different textures. I let my girl play with the spoons, swapp...
Striking Breastfeeder
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on August 11, 2006
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Help!
My almost 8 month old baby girl has decided to go on nursing strike. She has not nursed for almost 2 days now. Everytime I try to feed her she just turns her ...
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- Dear K. - I don't believe that your baby is self-weaning yet. Self-weaning doesn't happen until much older. I believe the nursing-strike is associated with the bitin...
- Hi K., I have 3 kids, all 3 of them had exectly the same as you describe at 8,5 months. Just not interested in the breast anymore. I have heard it from many many othe...
- At 8 months I would NOT automatically assume that she is self-weaning. That seems like a very young age to self-wean. My girl is 14 months and is not showing any sig...
Confused About Relgion
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on January 9, 2009
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Lately I have been thinking about attending church with my family but I am not sure where I should start. I was baptized Lutheran at the age of 13 and my husband is B...
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- I go to Southpoint Community Christian Church. It is located Downriver and is nondenominational. Everyone wears jeans. It is very casual. They have flavored coffee...
- I've attended Connection Church (formerly known as Tri-City Christian Center) in Canton, on Sheldon Rd, just north of Michigan Ave for almost 5 years, and I think they...
- I attend a bible based teaching church whose vision is strenghting and rebuilding families in Southfield, Michigan (Family Victory Fellowship). The teching is not a ba...
Spot on Tongue
Asked by N.C. from Austin
on July 13, 2009
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Hey guys I have a round spot on my tongue that doesn't hurt and just looks like the fuzziness is gone. I am kinda worried about it because it has been there for about ...
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- It could be a couple of different things, including a scar from sipping something too hot to something more serious. My hubby had one of these a few years ago and I f...
- Geez I read the other responses and I guess you should go to the dentist. And I guess I should too. I had that happen when I was pregnant and it went away after I ha...
- Sounds like Geographic Tongue. "This is a benign non-painful condition caused by the absence of taste bud papilla. The glassy patches move around the tongue and c...
Bad Breath
Asked by M.M. from Topeka
on July 8, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2 year old with bad breath. We brush her teeth/tongue twice a day and it still doesn't help. Her teeth look good so I'm sure there's no cavity or anything...
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- All I know is that children don't get bad breath unless there is something wrong it could be an underlying medical condition,as most responses pointed to allergies and...
- Hi M., In adults bad breath can be a sign of a toxic digestive system. I know it sounds scary, but we all have toxins in our bodies, some more than others. In adults ...
- Most Dentist recommend being seen by the time they are 3 so I don't think that going ahead and seeing a dentist is a bad idea. If you can, I would go to a Pediatric de...
