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Secretsmile

Friday, October 18, 2002 - 04:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bookworm, Danz is on the right track for that diaper rash, it's probably a yeast rash due to the antibodics...yup same as mom's get and as jock itch...all you need is a fungicide oitment, or call your peditrician, he'll probbly call in a 'script over the phone.

A trick for children on anitbodics is to give a cup of yogart each day while they are on it. It doesn't matter what flavor, (my kids loved lemon) but you do have to make sure it has active cultures. The yogart also helps relieve the diarhea that children get with anitbiotic therapy.

Queenfish

Saturday, October 19, 2002 - 07:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Congrat's new parents. Just found this thread. Wish I had found it earlier.
When the diaper rash is cleared up, It might help to keep just regular vasaline on the little tinkle area. It will keep the urine , which sometimes has acid in it, from irritating the skin. It worked for me with Thomas, Steph, and Madison. Also, if you are giving the baby apple juice, you should water it down a little. Even the baby kind, because of the acid in it. Hope that helps. And just wait. The best is yet to come. Parenthood is an incredible journey, enjoy every minute.

Enbwife

Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 07:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Draheid - thanks - makes perfect sense. Nate loves his back patted so I'll try that. It seems to take him a very long time to get into a deep sleep where he won't wake up if moved.

Wargod - you are completely right. Patience is the key. Unfortunately, I don't always have it but Nate is certainly teaching me to slow down and let things happen as they're going to. We're trying to get out the door to meet the folks for brunch, but he's asleep in his swing (yayyy) and I really hate to disturb him. He's so happy when he sleeps well. I'll give him a little longer and hopefully he stays asleep in the car.

We took new pictures of him, professional like. I'll post one soon when we get it together. Thanks for the advice everyone. I love this place!

Wargod

Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 01:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lisa, I've learned after having two kids that if I want to get somewhere on time, I need to start getting ready to leave about three hours ahead of time, LOL. With baby being asleep, I'd let him wake up on his own. My kids were always in a foul mood if I woke them up, instead of letting them finish their naps.

I know I'm a whole lot more patient now than I used to be. I think that's one of the gifts of parenthood. You learn to slow down a little. I've also learned to laugh alot more. That is very important when you have one like my Kota. My sweet angel just last weekend drew a beautiful indigo blue sun on the interior of dad's car. I had to step out of the car to laugh...she was so earnest in wanting to draw dad a pretty picture. Of course, then I had to bring her the cleaner, the bucket of water, and a scrub brush...but you have to find the humor or it'll drive you mad.

Can't wait to see the new pics. Babies grow so fast in the first year that they rarely look the same from month to month. It's such a special time with the little ones....and they grow up so fast!

Christina

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 05:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
As for diaper rashes, this can help. I used to use the blow dryer on babies creases and butt. Using corn startch afterwards. Helped alot for my little guy. Who is 13 now. Sounds funny but it worked like a charm. Definitly on low and far from the body with the dryer, can burn the skin. Just to dry the skin completely.

Draheid

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 07:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Several years ago, when we were having trouble with diaper rash, our pediatrician gave us a prescription for something called 'Happy Hiney'. We later discovered that this was really just a concoction that the local pharmacists and the pediatricians had come up with and the only reason it was 'prescription' was because the pharmacy had to mix it . The ingredients are all available 'over-the-counter'. I can't tell you how many times we've used this stuff. Even my oldest daughter uses it on my grandbabies. It is amazing how well it works. When I was stationed in Germany, and my first child was born, we found a product called "Penaten Cream" that also worked very well. That was 20+ years ago and we were unable to locate it in the US so we tried this one and it worked even better.

I just phoned a local pharmacy to get the ingredients again and offer it here:

Happy Hiney
2 oz. Zinc Oxide Ointment
1 ml. Compound Tinture Benzoin
1 ml. Mineral Oil
Mix thoroughly and apply.


Hope this helps!

Edit to add: Of course check with your pediatrician before using any products you are not familiar with!

Lumbele

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 08:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This is going to sound funny, but when you get desperate you'll try anything. When my grandmother and father were bedridden we applied udder grease to the areas that were vulnerable to sores. I don't know if that would work for diaper rash, but it sure helped a lot with the sores. You can find the product in farm supplies stores.

Draheid

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 08:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Lumbele: FWIW I have seen similar products packaged and marketed at Wal-Mart and other stores for a while now. I have no idea if it's the same thing, but that's what they call it. So maybe it's not so 'funny' after all! They even have them packaged in the 'cow-print' design on the jars & bottles!

Lumbele

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 08:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Draheid, you are kidding!??!LOL Never have looked for it at Wal-Mart, just pick up a tin every time I am in Germany and even there, where this is a known home-remedy, you have to go to the local farmers' coop. Maybe we should tell Gerry (BB3) about this, does wonders for those feet that turned the "beautiful people" off so much.LOL

BTW, I have seen Penaten Cream on shelves here in Canada, unfortunately not until after my son was long out of diapers. Thank God for grandmas and the postal system.LOL

Draheid

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 09:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh Lumbele it gets worse! LOL They even have their own website now! Check it out at
Udderly SMOOth® Udder Cream.com :O

Lumbele

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 10:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, thank you kindly, Draheid. My suitcase will be one tin lighter next trip, and all thanks to a Texan informing me what my local Canadian prairie Wal-Mart now stocks.a

Bookworm

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 06:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow thanks for all of the ideas! Actually the Saratoga Ointment that the pharmacist suggested is working. Wiggle's little bottom is looking much better. I am going to copy these suggestions tho and save them for next time we are out of ideas. Thank you again.

Enbwife

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 07:03 am EditMoveDeleteIP
We've used a hair dryer on Nate's bum since day 1. A friend gave us the idea and it's all hooked up on his changetable and he loves it. He spreads his little legs and grins... so cute! I think it's a combination of the air and the noise. He's always totally dry after we change him which is great. :)

Danzdol

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 08:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I like the blowdyer idea too-I'll take a small one that I have and hook it up by the changing table in his room.

WHere are all the prego mommies?????I have not seen any recent postings......I wonder??????????

Jewels

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 11:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Big 'ol prego mommy here!!! Seven more weeks to go and I am soooo ready. I was laughing the other day because when I was almost due with my son, I was so organized, hospital bag was packed by now, everything was washed and bought and ready for baby. This time I am so lazy about it, I just keep saying, "Oh, I will do that after she gets here." Funny how things change. One of my friends (she has 3 girls) told me the other day that her first daughters' baby book is completely filled out, the 2nd one is like half done and the 3rd one didn't even get a book, everything was written on a calendar! that is so going to be me!

Anyway, I feel great, just want to have my little girl here. I have had such a fun time shopping for her. Sometimes I have to walk into stores and then turn around and walk out just so I won't buy anything else! It's been fun though.

My two cents on the diaper rash....the only thing I have found that works is warm baths a couple times a day until it goes away. It has always cleared my son up right away. When I first notice any redness I throw him in the bath and it goes away.

Yuhuru

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 05:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey Jewels !!
So you're having a girl. Congrats-one of each, right? Have you thought of names yet? We're still on the same ones. No decision yet. My son suggested Jane. I don't think so

I'm 5 weeks behind you. This pregnancy is like watching grass grow. But it is cool to be shopping for girl things. I'm looking forward to Barbie because I'm just about worn out with the Power Rangers.

Take Care!

Lumbele

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 07:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was strolling through Draheid's Viagra site and was reminded of all those red tushes we have been discussing. May they soon be looking 'happy' again!HappyKeester

Bookworm

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 07:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What cute little buns!

Draheid

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 07:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Uhm, Lumbele, that is NOT *my* site. LOL

That's all I need, to be known as the techno-babbling guy who runs a Viagra site on the side *shaking head*

Lumbele

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 08:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
CORRECTION


MonDieuPoor Draheid innocent, the label I almost hung on you. sh*tdisturbfootinmouth Shame on me.spanking My apologies.redface What I meant was the *site* where Draheid got the Viagra pic for Ms Avery.hilarious
<Lumbele enrols in English course to learn "clear expression of thought>

Enbwife

Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 07:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am excited for all the preggos out there. Now that Nate is 10 weeks old, things just seem to be getting easier and easier. He seems much happier these days and smiles at us all the time. He cries a lot less now too and is really a joy.

Advice I need from all you experienced moms. Nate doesn't like sleeping alone and has been in our bed from day 1. The time is coming soon to move him to his crib. Do you guys think we should move his crib to our room to start, or just go right into the crib in his own room? I'm torn... Part of me thinks it will be easier on him if he's still in our room, but another part thinks we'll have to go through another adjustment period when he gets moved to his room....???? He's sleeping much better at night again now, so I'm going to give him another week or so (so I can get lots of sleep too), then make the move. Any advice you guys have would be greatly appreciated.

Wargod

Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 08:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
When I was working on getting the kids out of our room, I did alot of reading. I know the "experts" recommend stuff like starting with the crib in your room, then moving it further from you...closer to his room ever so often until he's in his own room. Kind of like...gradually letting him get used to it on his own. We did that with Dakota, and it took a few months. She was about 15 months old then and didn't like the idea that she was being moved out. There's still nights I put her in her sleeping bag next to my bed (when she's sick or having a restless night) and anytime dad gets out of bed and I don't she ends up there.

I do think it has alot to do with you guys and Nate. Whatever works best for you. It may be easier to just put his crib in his room and put him in there....or the gradual move might be best. When my son was little, I hated to hear that, but, when my daughter was born I realized that was true. What works for one, doesn't work for the other. There are times the "experts" are dead on...and others I wonder if they've ever had a kid, lol. My son was very easy going and independent (even as a baby) and the move to his room was simple...my daughter wants to be with us...all the time, and she doesn't like to be alone...so the move was more difficult for her.

Lumbele

Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 10:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Wargod is right. What works for the Smith baby does not necessarily work for the Jones' or their baggy-eyed producers.
From experience I can tell you though that the longer you wait, the longer it is most likely going to take. So, if you decide to go 'full hog', prepare yourself for a few nights of frequent trips to his room, and not just to comfort him when he wakes, but also to comfort yourselves (making sure he is still breathing, warm enough etc). You'll be glad it's done, once all 3 of you are used to it though. Hang in there and good luck!
P.S.: The best advice anyone ever gave me when I was anxious to have junior reach another phase while he was determined to snub his nose at the parenting mags and their schedules was: "Remember, when he is 8 (10, 16, 18, 25) this won't be an issue."

Wargod

Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 01:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hehe, the running to his room to make sure he was still breathing was just one of the reasons we started the kids sleeping in our room. LOL, even with them in their crib, I'd get up several times to check on them.

Secretsmile

Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 03:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I too kept my kids in my room and often in our bed until they were ready to sleep alone. My whole thing was I was too tired to deal with tired babies. (I had 3 in 3 years. I'll admit we had a king size bed and the kids came in until they were about 4 or 5. This was a personal choice and it wasn't a probelm within my marriage.....Hey there was always one of the kids' beds for 'privacy' LOL!

I can't stress enough that YOU are the best parents for your kids, what ever you are comfortable with is the best way to go. Who else really counts?

My kids are in their late teens now and very well adjusted. None of the scarey things that my inlaws told me would happen ever happened. None are homosexual, or overly attached to us or insecure nor are they serial killers! Hehe, yes I was warned all of these things would happen.

I always felt that our home was the one place in the world that they could expect unconditional love and security to be themselves without judgment. They are self assured young people, clean and sober and well on their way to becoming exceptional adults.

Just do what feels right to you and you'll do just fine.