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How Do You Stop the Whining?
Asked by R.D. from Jackson
on March 26, 2008
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My son is starting to enter the whining stage and he does it ALL the time. Not just when he wants something. He knows how to sign a few words and say a few words, bu...
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- As parents we often focus on telling kids what NOT to do without instructing them on the right thing to do. Tell him that you will consider his request or listen to w...
- The vinegar may be effective however it will lead to other things. For example, What will happen when it is a different behavior also used by smart little children to...
- Spraying vinegar into a whiney little mouth? Doesn't sound very effective, it sounds as if that would turn the whine into screams. You sound very grounded and educat...
Burned the Kettle, Is It Ruined?
Asked by A.T. from Denver
on June 1, 2009
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We have a Chantal enamel kettle. A couple of days ago I fell asleep after turning on the stove to heat water for breakfast, and it appears to be ruined. My husband sai...
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- My sister did this to our Chantal kettle when we were kids. My dad pried it off, either called the company or dragged it into Williams-Sonoma (I can't remember which)...
- Ouch ! I know how frustrating that kind of a burn is. The bad news is the enamel may well have cracked, sometimes -if it's not too bad- continued use is possible, if...
- I've had 2 burn adventures lately - plastic in the oven and rice in a Calphalon pan. The rice took a week to get off, but I used Bartender's Friend, which is like come...
Homemade Natural Disinfectant
Asked by M.P. from Denver
on May 28, 2009
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In an effort to save some money, and keep toxins out of our home, I have been searching for a natural disinfectant cleaner for our bathrooms and kitchen, that I could ...
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- The recipe that you listed is pretty much the exact recipe that I've been using for almost a year now. I take 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, about 3 drops of tea t...
- Yes, vinegar will disinfect and the rosemary or tea tree oil will help with the smell. However, I've used vinegar before and even adding water and rosemary won't take ...
- Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. Rosmary works well, but I recommend Thyme. A natural disinfectant. I know many people who use only vinegar & water for their hous...
7 Month Old Son Has Foot Odor
Asked by A.M. from San Francisco
on January 19, 2008
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My 7 month old son has foot odor when he wears his onesies or socks. I heard an old wives' tale that soaking feet in vinegar will help eliminate this. We've asked hi...
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- Well, a teen recently soaked her feet in ice tea every day twice a day for a week. Ask pediatrician about that one. Maybe need a better soap - Dial white usually is ...
- the feet release toxins all the time --- normal and healthy and when he does not wear onesies or socks?? sox could be the problem factor if left on too long ...
- I thought it was just my little man who had stinky feet. That's just in their make up. I'm sure he will be just fine. If you do try the vinegar I would dilute it to ...
"Sanitizing" Used Stuffed Animals, Etc.
Asked by P.K. from Detroit
on October 15, 2008
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I recently bought a few things used and am wondering how to sanitize the things that can't be wiped down or put in the washing machine. For instance, there's a Tickle ...
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- P. - I have a toy from several years ago that was a hand-me-down, a blue hippo that is weighted on the bottom and makes a chiming noise when you move it around. A ...
- The bagging only works with lice b/c it deprives them of oxygen and kills them. I would wipe down with an ivory/water solution if possible and put outside to dry.
- Hi P. K, There is a company called PureWorks that has skin products to protect from germs, viruses, bacteria, and is also antiseptic. They also have a hard surface d...
Help!!!
Asked by S.T. from Spartanburg
on May 23, 2009
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I am currently 8 weeks pregnant with my third. I am having a symptom that I did not have with either of my other two. Vaginal itching. I see absolutely no signs of a ...
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- My niece is 11 weeks preg she has had itching no discharge, she called her ob and they said try the monistat she did she's better now. She had a yeast infection she ju...
- Could be contact dermatititis... which could be from detergents/ or soap. I would recommend cotton panties no tight clothes! (no thongs for sure!) washing with a per...
- I know what you are going through!!! I had a yeast infection throughout my whole second pregnancy!!!!! it drove me crazy, but the doctor was able to give me some presc...
Laundry Tips???
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on July 6, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone can recommend any products that can get deodorant off of t-shirts. Almost all of my husbands white undershirts are stained in the pit area du...
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- Spray some lemon juice on the stain, or some hydrogen peroxide. I've had good luck with the lemon juice. I read once you can rub some salt after the lemon juice, but p...
- If you don't have any success with the other suggestions, you could try "Sport-Wash". I found mine at a local running store (Running Unliited in Palatine). It costs ...
- I use borax in all our laundry loads since it won me over getting old stains out and making my towels look new. It is great for getting stink out, too, not that it's y...
Probably the Dumbest Question Ever Asked on Mamasource
Asked by T.S. from Pittsburgh
on July 7, 2009
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Ok this question is going to sound as dumb as, "do you know that song that goes La La La........." Anyway, her goes.
I was just on the Jersey shore and got take ou...
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- OK, this is cheating, but have you ever tried Good Seasons Italian? I'm Italian and it is the closest I've found packaged that compares to good home-made dressing.
- My MIL will put anchovi(small fish on pizza) paste in her salad dressing which makes for the salty.
- My mom does a light dressing right before she serves the salad. It is requested by many and sound alittle like what you describe. She used olive oil, basalmic vinegar,...
Almost 10Mo with Vinegar Breath
Asked by N.J. from Abilene
on December 5, 2008
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My son has had the most horroable breath off and on for about a week now. I took him to see the doc, right before thanksgiving and he had an ear infection. I haven't...
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- My daughter's breath was horrible when she had strep throat. Had he had any fever?
- I would get a home blood glucose tester and do a blood check...you say diabetes runs in your familiy - type 1 or 2 (two very different diseases)....if type 1 everythin...
- I could (and still can) tell when my boys have an ear or sinus infection when they have terrible breath that won't go away. You may want to get his ears checked again...
Getting Towels Back to Their Fresh Clean Smell
Asked by P.K. from Chicago
on June 2, 2009
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OK I have a huge problem. All of my towels get this musty smell to them and no matter what I have done to clean them I can't get rid of it. I can't afford to go purc...
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- Maybe the towels are sitting a day or two before getting washed. Are they being left in a hamper or on the floor all day? Maybe wet towels are on the teens closet floo...
- I'd go with adding baking soda or Oxi Clean.
- P.- You don't say what type of washer you have- top loader or front loader. The product I use is specifically for front loaders but will probably work with top loaders...
