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Homemade Diaper Rash Ointment

To treat diaper rash without having to pay a lot for ointments that can be expensive, it's easy and inexpensive to make your own. Mix 1/2 cup petroleum jelly with 2 tablespoons cornstarch.

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Infant and Toddler Remedies for Colds and Coughs

What kind of syrup for cold and cough is good for babies 1 to 3 years old?

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Soothing a Child's Cough

My infant granddaughter has a hacking cough. I have heard that Karo syrup works well, but I do not know how much to give, any suggestions?

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Treating an Infant With a Stuffy Nose

I need homemade cold remedies for a 3 month old baby.

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Diaper Ointment Recipe

Don't buy diaper rash treatments when you can make this for much less money! Mix 1/4 cup Vaseline with 1 Tbsp. cornstarch. This works so well, you'll NEVER go back!

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How Do Infants Develop a Fever After Receiving Polio Vaccine?

My little baby is just 4 months old. Recently the doctor gave her polio drops for better health. Then she got a fever of 102 degrees. I just visited doctor today once again and she got treated. Thanks to God she is 50% OK. regarding her health.

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Green Baby Facts: Raising a Healthy Baby and Planet Together

When I was a mother to be, there was not a whole lot of choices out there for anything that was green. We had glass bottles and cloth diapers which are two big green choices but most mothers readily jumped on the Pampers bandwagon because they were easy and convenient.

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Organic Coconut Oil for Cradle Cap

Instead of using baby oil on your baby's head for cradle cap, try using virgin organic coconut oil instead. As a natural product, coconut oil is much better for the skin than the chemical-laden lotions and oils most people slather on their children.

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Reflexology For Fussy Babies

If you have a fussy baby try the Reflexology method. It's therapeutic and relaxing. Even babies enjoy a good foot massage.

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How do I know if my baby has colic?

How do I know if my baby has colic? That is one of the suggestions of one of the postings about my 5 month old fighting sleep.

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Green Baby Facts: Raising a Healthy Baby and Planet Together

Green Baby Facts: Raising a Healthy Baby and Planet TogetherWhen I was a mother to be, there was not a whole lot of choices out there for anything that was green. We had glass bottles and cloth diapers which are two big green choices but most mothers readily jumped on the Pampers bandwagon because they were easy and convenient.