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Coping with a Strong Willed 2-1/2 Year Old During Chemotherapy

Okay here's my problem. My 2-1/2 year old daugher was diagnosed with Leukemia back in September. From the moment she was diagnosed we had to live in the hospital for the next 45 days for her first two phases of chemotherapy treatment. Prior to this she was a very happy, well adjusted little girl. She would take naps and go to bed at night with no issues, her only problem was sharing. Being an only child she didn't have much luck with sharing with her cousins. While we were in the hospital she basically got what she wanted, whenever...

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What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash

Hi I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peeling today since her skin has been so dry. I did take her to her Pediatrician who ruled out any illness. He stated it may be sensitive skin or she may be having a reaction to a food that I am eating as she also has very bad reflux along with it. I use dreft detergent on all clothes/linens that come into contact with her. I use Eucerin on her skin which does seem to help a...

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My Son Won't Take Medicine. Help!

He used to take it fine. In fact, he used to LOOOOVE the gross liquid vitamin. But the last 3 times I've tried to give him medicine (tylenol for a high fever twice, and now abx for an ear infection) he's been horrible. He gags so hard that he throws it up. I tried hiding it in yogurt (which he threw up) and pudding. I even tried chooclate milk (which I know you're techinically not supposed to do, but I was desperate). It's like he has some kind of sixth sense about it because it's not like I told him it was there. What kid doesn...

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Asthma & Steroids

Hello, I am seeking advice from other Mom's that have experience with young...