Comments on: With a Bullet. http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/ Deplorable solipsism? The new face of literature? Or merely a clever procrastination device... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:02:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Corinne http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/comment-page-1/#comment-281185 Corinne Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:13:36 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/#comment-281185 On the charts! Gooooo Simone! On the charts! Gooooo Simone!

]]> By: Kelli http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/comment-page-1/#comment-281047 Kelli Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:16:48 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/#comment-281047 You know, since you haven't already gotten heaps of advice... For the eczema - when it's really bad and she's scratching herself, nothing beats Lanacort (I'm in Israel, but I think it's the same thing in the U.S.) which works almost overnight to relieve the really bad spots. I mix a dab of it in with her regular moisturizer and it works wonders - and very quickly. And ask your doc about giving her Benadryl before you put the moisturizer/creams on. First, she'll itch less and second, it'll knock her out so that she doesn't scratch herself or rub the creams off. That worked really well when our kiddo was all scratchy. Another tip to prevent itching - turn their outfits inside out so that the seams aren't touching their skin. Hope it helps. You know, since you haven’t already gotten heaps of advice…
For the eczema – when it’s really bad and she’s scratching herself, nothing beats Lanacort (I’m in Israel, but I think it’s the same thing in the U.S.) which works almost overnight to relieve the really bad spots. I mix a dab of it in with her regular moisturizer and it works wonders – and very quickly.
And ask your doc about giving her Benadryl before you put the moisturizer/creams on. First, she’ll itch less and second, it’ll knock her out so that she doesn’t scratch herself or rub the creams off. That worked really well when our kiddo was all scratchy.
Another tip to prevent itching – turn their outfits inside out so that the seams aren’t touching their skin. Hope it helps.

]]> By: Kristin http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/comment-page-1/#comment-280508 Kristin Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:20:42 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/#comment-280508 My first son had terrible eczema around 6 months old, and our pediatrician recommended Vanicream. You buy it at the pharmacy, but you don't need a prescription. It worked beautifully on his eczema, and I found that my husband and I both used it often to relieve our chapped hands, so dry from the frenetic handwashing of first-time parents. You can buy a tube of it to see if you like it, but if you do, they sell a big tub of it with a pump dispenser that is much handier. Hang in there - the eczema gets better. My first son had terrible eczema around 6 months old, and our pediatrician recommended Vanicream. You buy it at the pharmacy, but you don’t need a prescription. It worked beautifully on his eczema, and I found that my husband and I both used it often to relieve our chapped hands, so dry from the frenetic handwashing of first-time parents. You can buy a tube of it to see if you like it, but if you do, they sell a big tub of it with a pump dispenser that is much handier. Hang in there – the eczema gets better.

]]> By: Carol http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/comment-page-1/#comment-280330 Carol Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:05:00 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/#comment-280330 I didnn't read all the other comments, so not sure if somebody already mentioned this. But severe eczema is very common sign of food allergies - dairy being the biggest culprit. Are you still nursing? it might be someting you're eating. maybe worth looking into. I didnn’t read all the other comments, so not sure if somebody already mentioned this. But severe eczema is very common sign of food allergies – dairy being the biggest culprit. Are you still nursing? it might be someting you’re eating. maybe worth looking into.

]]> By: Bonnie http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/comment-page-1/#comment-280204 Bonnie Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:52:35 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/#comment-280204 I have eczema and found the best thing for me as a moisturiser is called Dermaveen (but I'm in Australia so you may not have this in the US). It has colloidal oatmeal in it, which really calms the itching. A natural alternative is putting oatmeal in a stocking or sock and putting it & Simone in a bath. Also, washing powder, even un-scented, can be too harsh (it makes my hand itchy just hanging the washing out). Pure soap flakes are heaps better if you can get your hands on them. I have eczema and found the best thing for me as a moisturiser is called Dermaveen (but I’m in Australia so you may not have this in the US). It has colloidal oatmeal in it, which really calms the itching. A natural alternative is putting oatmeal in a stocking or sock and putting it & Simone in a bath.

Also, washing powder, even un-scented, can be too harsh (it makes my hand itchy just hanging the washing out). Pure soap flakes are heaps better if you can get your hands on them.

]]> By: All Adither http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/comment-page-1/#comment-280180 All Adither Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:18:39 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/#comment-280180 Hey, this might not be the case with Simone, but my son had horrible eczema and it turned out he had serious food allergies. Might want to keep that in mind... Hey, this might not be the case with Simone, but my son had horrible eczema and it turned out he had serious food allergies. Might want to keep that in mind…

]]> By: IrishGumbo http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/comment-page-1/#comment-280137 IrishGumbo Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:43:48 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/#comment-280137 "Butter her up" - excellent turn of phrase. Those heel sticks are a tough thing. Glad to see that the kid is getting used to it, but not so good to watch them get to that point. Hooray for big heads! I was born with one of the biggest heads on record in my family, and I turned out great! (And no, you can't call my Moms and ask her about it. And stop that snickering!). Good luck with the midget wrangling! “Butter her up” – excellent turn of phrase. Those heel sticks are a tough thing. Glad to see that the kid is getting used to it, but not so good to watch them get to that point.

Hooray for big heads! I was born with one of the biggest heads on record in my family, and I turned out great! (And no, you can’t call my Moms and ask her about it. And stop that snickering!).

Good luck with the midget wrangling!

]]> By: Flicka http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/comment-page-1/#comment-280117 Flicka Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:26:18 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/#comment-280117 The midget-wrangling, complete with drool and ferocity? I feel like that EVERY DAY. I just want to thank you for perfectly capturing my feelings. I can't wait to tell my mom. We switched from Dr. Brown's (which were great but hard to clean, transport, mix formula in) to Born Free. I like the BF better. The midget-wrangling, complete with drool and ferocity? I feel like that EVERY DAY. I just want to thank you for perfectly capturing my feelings. I can’t wait to tell my mom.

We switched from Dr. Brown’s (which were great but hard to clean, transport, mix formula in) to Born Free. I like the BF better.

]]> By: Kristie McNealy http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/comment-page-1/#comment-280089 Kristie McNealy Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:21:45 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/#comment-280089 I love your blog, and your daughter is a beauty! My youngest had horrid cradle cap and eczema. I had to really restrict my diet to get his skin under control. He's now got a diagnosed egg allergy, and some allergies (honey maybe...) that haven't been officially diagnosed yet. When he does break out now, I use unscented shea butter cream from shopsalus.com. I love it, and it doesn't sting his skin! I love your blog, and your daughter is a beauty! My youngest had horrid cradle cap and eczema. I had to really restrict my diet to get his skin under control. He’s now got a diagnosed egg allergy, and some allergies (honey maybe…) that haven’t been officially diagnosed yet.

When he does break out now, I use unscented shea butter cream from shopsalus.com. I love it, and it doesn’t sting his skin!

]]> By: Shannon http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/comment-page-1/#comment-280083 Shannon Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:50:06 +0000 http://flotsamblog.com/2008/11/20/with-a-bullet/#comment-280083 Bruises and bumps are a right of passage. And the other people are right, it only gets worse. My mother-in-law gave me a hard time when Julie would get bruises, so much that I was tempted to cover them with coverup if she was coming over! i have an itchy-skinned baby too. I use Aveno baby and its the only all-over lotion that we can use that doesnt make the skin burn. Yay for simone entering the pre-toddler stage!!! Bruises and bumps are a right of passage. And the other people are right, it only gets worse. My mother-in-law gave me a hard time when Julie would get bruises, so much that I was tempted to cover them with coverup if she was coming over!

i have an itchy-skinned baby too. I use Aveno baby and its the only all-over lotion that we can use that doesnt make the skin burn.

Yay for simone entering the pre-toddler stage!!!

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