Solid Foods & Weaning: Infant, A&D

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Switching Formula....a Strange rash...and Baby Dandruff???

I have 2 questions. The first pertains to switching formula. I previously asked about brands and types of formulas to add into my 5 mo old's breastfed diet. I was giving him soy because I thought it might be he easiest to digest and based on all the responses I received, I've decided to switch to Good Start. Am I supposed to switch it gradually(like when switching dog foods??) or can I start the new formula right away? How will I know if he's allergic to dairy? I only give him 2-3 ounces every 24 hrs in addition to his breastmilk. I do this...

Allergen Foods

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Diaper Rash A&D?

Anything work better than A&D for a diaper rash? I can't seem to get rid of it.

Dishes & Utensils

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Help Please in Spoon Feeding and Softening Bowels

My two requests for help are related. My usually happy one year old daughter has been in terrible pain for the last two days because of very hard bowels that she has great trouble pushing out. It is heartbreaking to hear her cry so much and feel her straining to push but with no success. We brought her to the pediatrician yesterday who told us we absolutely needed to feed her apricot nectar and prunes, as well as other whole grains and whole fruit/veg. The problem is my daughter has never liked to be spoon-fed (we've tried letting her hold...