Udderly Smooth Udder Cream lotion was originally developed for use on dairy cows and the product still bears the instructions for use on cattle, as a treatment for cracked or sore udders.
I first herd… sorry, bad joke… heard about Udder Cream from a friend whose six-month-old baby had eczema, and was having a difficult time [...]
Tags: dry skin, Eczema, lotion, moisturizer, product reviews
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This week, the New York Times says that dirt and worms are actually good for your baby.
Babies love putting horrible stuff in their mouths. Rediscovered ancient cheerios dropped weeks ago, fluff from under the bed, and grot they find in the grass at the park. I know a couple of babies who love to eat [...]
Tags: Allergies, dogs, Eczema, hygiene, worms
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Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say – well, emphasis the mother part of that expression. You know when you are out with your baby, and suddenly you realize that you have forgotten something vital?
I’ve made my own wipes with paper towels, soap and water to change my son when we were out [...]
Tags: baby-wearing, diapers, Eczema, invention, mommy brain
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Once, the American Academy of Pediatricians recommended that parents of children at higher risk of eczema and allergies held off feeding their babies certain foods until age 3. The thinking was that if parents avoided foods that cause a large percentage of all food allergies, like fish, until the child was older, then their immune [...]
Tags: Allergies, Eczema, fish, omega 3
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German researchers claim that having a dog in your home during your child?s infancy, reduces your child?s risk of developing allergies. Their findings were based upon a 6 year study of 9,000 children and were published in the European Respiratory Journal recently. The findings show that having a dog in the home is associated with [...]
Tags: allergens, Allergies, animals, asthma, dander, dogs, Eczema, germs, pets, pollens
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