Momma's Secrets: February 2006 Archives

Who nominated me? I was pleasantly surprised to find a comment left that I had been nominated for an award. How lovely of your secret self to nominate me. I am even more surprised to find the nomination in the most inspiring catagory. Now, who done it? Oh, and go vote for me! ******* I am slow`at getting my new template up. I am getting all the new links put in and hope to unveil this week. ******* Irritated and offer this to unirritate myself: If you are going to complain to the entire internet that your baby is constipated yet at the same time tell the internet that you do not want any advice or remedies -you should not read this post and shame on you when you can prevent the problem in the future. If your baby is constipated: Mix 1 tsp light Karo syrup with 4 oz of warm water. Feed baby. We used to put the syrup into formula but sometimes the baby gets used to sweet formula and has trouble going back to the plain formula. Why and how does it work? The sugar draws extra fluid into the bowel and softens the stool. In decades past honey was used but we all know the warnings associated with feeding babies honey -the raw honey has bacteria in it that can cause a baby to become extremely ill. Funny all the little things I remember now. Two weeks ago I couldn't have thought of any rememdies if you asked me point blank. BTW, for the record, my baby doesn't have diaper rash nor is he constipated. I offer these tips as they come to mind in hopes they may help someone have a little easier time being a mommy (or daddy).

Meconium and breastmilk are acidic. They can cause the skin on your babies bottom to break down. To prevent this: Mix together A&D Ointment and Maalox/Mylanta (original flavor) and use as a cream on your babies bottom. The A&D coats and heals. The antacid nutralizes the acid. Recipe: 1 tube A&D ointment 1 small bottle antacid Squeeze the ointment into a small dish. Heat the ointment in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time until it is just beginning to melt. Add antacid a little at a time and mix well until you reach a substance with the consistancy of a nice rich cream. If you get it too thin because of too much antacid you can add some vaseline to it. This makes the best cream for your babies bottom. It works better than any of the zinc creams or butt pastes. My mother has been here visiting. She left yesterday. I'll post Steven's birth story either this evening or tomorrow. We are doing fine. He had his well baby check-up yesterday. Everything is perfect. Here is some yumminess to feast on in the mean time. My Valentine