Posts by sassyfirechick

Yes to the crotch extenders - love those for making DD's clothes last longer!  Is he in disposables?  We CD, but when DD was younger and we would put her in disposables to travel I always used a clother diaper cover on top to...

I would consider a change in formula if she's having that many issues.  It's obvious she's not properly digesting it and perhaps a change to a dairy free formula may help.  If you've started solids, prune or pumpkin puree are...

We've got 2 dogs and 2 cats that sit in their respective areas ready to race in for clean up :-)  DD (15mos) likes finger foods but REALLY likes adult sized utensils over her smaller ones and so we've moved her mostly to the...

Bump! We're at 12 teeth now - anyone?

Whe DD was 2.5 mos she DID pop out a molar - it was one point along the crown that came through, stayed visible for about a week and then her gums swelled and swallowed it back up.  It just now resurfaced at 15mos and her first...

I don't know where you're located or your thoughts on medication vs natural alternatives, but if it were my kiddo I'd do everything possible to avoid going down the road of medication which is where most docs will lead.  I'm in CT...

Do you use a holistic vet or have any nearby who can take a look at her?  I'd want to know if there were any specific liver panels that could be done to point out a specific dietary defiency or cause.  Then you can either...

Don't look at the percentage and numbers so much - you'll drive yourself crazy!  I eat what I crave and I find that if I listen to my body it will tell me what I'm lacking.  My 15mo is going down the same path and will ask...

My 15mo DD is going through a shift in nap times (she's starting to skip a nap and goes betweeen 1-2x a day) and in the process doesn't just go to sleep like she used to - she will ask to nurse while rubbing her eyes, but as soon as...

Wow.  That does seem pretty elitist, not to mention unrealistic.  Do they also live in a commune with walls so their kids never see what people on the outside do??  I'm not veg, I toy with it ocassionally, I don't eat a...