Bottles Accessories: Toddler, Hydrocortisone

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Fungal Infection in 17 Month Old

Hey mamas...my 17 month old has struggled with what I thought was diaper rash for several weeks. We went to the doctor several days ago and she was diagnosed with a fungal infection in her diaper area. He prescribed an anti-fungal cream, which we have been using since and it only seems to be getting worse. We are also using some cortisone cream which the doctor also recommended. Is there something else that may be helpful? Previous to the current treatment we tried all sorts of diaper creams, herbal salves, etc. with some improvement,...

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1 Month Old Seems Hungry After Nursing...

1 month old seems hungry after nursing 15 minutes on each side (crying when she is done, if I offer a bottle, she eats it). I'm worried that her weight is going to drop down again because she just doesn't seem to be getting enough. FYI -- She is only eating about every 3 hours or more -- because I'm always having to wake her to eat. Also, I'm still using nipple shields because of pain -- really want to stop these but just can't seem to go without. HELP! -should I increase feedings to every 2 1/2 hours during day? -Is it my diet? -How do...