Update on Rash/BM Issues
Thank you SOOO much for all the kind words, advice and support on Everett's sore tush.
I switched him to soy yesterday and his bm's are much more "normal" and less frequent. Ped said that a newborn's natural *flora* can often cause this type of red irritation and formula switch doesn't always help (I still switched him anyway).
So here's what she suggested - In lieu of wiping, we are gently cleaning off with tissues then doing a Peri-bath in warm water, followed by drying with hair dryer on lowest setting. No ointment unless he'll be sleeping for more than a few hours (not happening yet LOL).
Moving forward, I'm going to try the Viva paper towels with water. I really like this idea, thanks!
Emma doesn't have an ear infection, just a nasty cold and residual fluid around the ear drum.
Everett, in a week, is 0.5 ounces from his original birth weight (he's 7 lbs 3.5 ozs), jaundice is gone and his respirations sound great!
Sorry for the long post, just hoping this info can help someone else facing similar issues.
Hugs and happy hump day!
I switched him to soy yesterday and his bm's are much more "normal" and less frequent. Ped said that a newborn's natural *flora* can often cause this type of red irritation and formula switch doesn't always help (I still switched him anyway).
So here's what she suggested - In lieu of wiping, we are gently cleaning off with tissues then doing a Peri-bath in warm water, followed by drying with hair dryer on lowest setting. No ointment unless he'll be sleeping for more than a few hours (not happening yet LOL).
Moving forward, I'm going to try the Viva paper towels with water. I really like this idea, thanks!
Emma doesn't have an ear infection, just a nasty cold and residual fluid around the ear drum.
Everett, in a week, is 0.5 ounces from his original birth weight (he's 7 lbs 3.5 ozs), jaundice is gone and his respirations sound great!
Sorry for the long post, just hoping this info can help someone else facing similar issues.
Hugs and happy hump day!
Jo
DS:9 yrs old / DD:5 yrs old / DS: 1 yr old
Glad Everett's bum's not looking like a baboon butt any more! I'd have never thought to try the tissue or paper towels...I'd think they'd be scratchier than wipes...but whatever his bum demands.
Good news re ear not being infected. Hope the cold goes away (w/o contaminating the rest of you) and she's feeling better soon.
Good news re ear not being infected. Hope the cold goes away (w/o contaminating the rest of you) and she's feeling better soon.
Holly
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Hi Jo!
I am glad Everett's bum is doing better! I friend of mine makes her own wipes and I found a few recipes online. Thought I would pass it on your way.
http://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/homemade-baby-wipes-recipes.html
http://www.christian-mommies.com/ages/babies/homemade-baby-w ipes/
Hugs!
Erika
I am glad Everett's bum is doing better! I friend of mine makes her own wipes and I found a few recipes online. Thought I would pass it on your way.
http://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/homemade-baby-wipes-recipes.html
http://www.christian-mommies.com/ages/babies/homemade-baby-w ipes/
Hugs!
Erika
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