OHbaby! Forums : My poor wee man https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:11:47 +0000 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:43:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5132 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Summer is definitely more brutal...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=100235&title=my-poor-wee-man#100235 Author: Kels
Subject: 5132
Posted: 10 January 2007 at 10:43pm

Summer is definitely more brutal on ezcema. A mixture for drying from the sun, chlorine in the pools.

Well Alize is now on the mend. He slept all day after imms only up for 30mins at a time for feed, nap change etc. He is showing signs of settling today and the coloxyl drops he is on have kicked in and his motions are alot more softer. His dermitis is well under control with a mixture of aqueous and bepanthen cream. I alternate the cream I apply thru the day. Now Im waiting for him to start giving me his first smiles, as he has been grumpy, sore, vomiting etc.... for the passed 2-3wks constantly that I wouldnt  smile either. On the road to a settled, happy, SMILING babe



Edited by Kels]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:43:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=100235&title=my-poor-wee-man#100235 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Re: sunscreen - Maya seems to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=100162&title=my-poor-wee-man#100162 Author: Maya
Subject: 5132
Posted: 10 January 2007 at 8:03pm

Re: sunscreen - Maya seems to cope ok with the Weleda one in the yellow tube, it has calendula in it. She also tolerates the Clinique one but at $50 a pop it is dearer than the Weleda and not as natural. We have to watch natural products tho as a lot of them contain nut oil.]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:03:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=100162&title=my-poor-wee-man#100162 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : I have never been able to ujse...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=100041&title=my-poor-wee-man#100041 Author: Kelpa
Subject: 5132
Posted: 10 January 2007 at 3:07pm

I have never been able to ujse sunscreen or swim much in Chlorinated pools and any toilet paper/washing powder withn scent just drives my allergies bonkers and is just not worth it.
I do however find that the sun is really good for my exczema and works a treat - fortunately I have olive skin so dont get burnt but also am not complacent about getting burnt etc.

Allergies and exczema suck totally. Mine have got worse as I have got older but when I went to the Auckland Allergy centre I was told that most people do grow up and out of the skin problems but asthma and hayfever stay around!!!!!!!

SO FINGERS CROSSED.
]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:07:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=100041&title=my-poor-wee-man#100041 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : yeah we have trouble when summer...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99541&title=my-poor-wee-man#99541 Author: AnnC
Subject: 5132
Posted: 09 January 2007 at 2:06pm

yeah we have trouble when summer comes with Brookes ezcema as sunscreen seems to set it off and the clorein in swimming pools drys her face and body out alot. But its a trial and error thing and even the dr told me that that I had to try all sunscreens to find the one that doesn't effect her as much. I must admit though I'd rather she didn't burn than have to treat her ezcema with steriod cream in the end.]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:06:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99541&title=my-poor-wee-man#99541 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : I have found that there are no...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99526&title=my-poor-wee-man#99526 Author: Maya
Subject: 5132
Posted: 09 January 2007 at 1:52pm

I have found that there are no rights and wrongs when it comes to allergies which makes it pretty hard to treat. What works for one person/baby doesn't always work for another and vice versa. Theres a lot of trial and error.]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:52:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99526&title=my-poor-wee-man#99526 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Busymum: I didnt know babes could...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99343&title=my-poor-wee-man#99343 Author: Kels
Subject: 5132
Posted: 08 January 2007 at 11:24pm

Busymum:  I didnt know babes could be allergic to that either. I have some bepanthen cream so I have tried that today, His face is still looking pretty angry.

Emma: I will definitely be investing in some sorbolene as my 11yr old suffers from bad ezcema on her face. We have been using lipobase on it as maintenance but would also like to to try something new. We are using sensitive washing powder as my Mercedes is allergic to nearly all washing powder, which sux when she goes away for marching comps

Kelpa and Jax: I will also be investing in some colloidal Silver since it comes so highly recommended

 A big thankyou guys for advice and support. Sometimes it easy to think you are going insane or doing things wrong



Edited by Kels]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 23:24:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99343&title=my-poor-wee-man#99343 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Hugs Kels. Have had much experience...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99340&title=my-poor-wee-man#99340 Author: Maya
Subject: 5132
Posted: 08 January 2007 at 11:02pm

Hugs Kels. Have had much experience with allergies and exczema with Maya (she was allergic to milk, egg, peanut, soy and sulphur) and unfortunately the twins are shockingly atopic already too - they have had exczema on their faces and bodies and even my breastmilk upset them so they are on Neocate (a prescription hypoallergenic formula).

I hope little Alize is feeling a bit better after having his little bottom fixed, and that the cream helps the spots. I keep Maya's exczema under control with sorbolene and by using sensitive washing liquid and bath liquid etc. but when it gets really bad I do put the steroid cream on it to clear it up coz it itches her something fierce.

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 23:02:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99340&title=my-poor-wee-man#99340 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : awww so not fair big hugs ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99310&title=my-poor-wee-man#99310 Author: james
Subject: 5132
Posted: 08 January 2007 at 9:04pm

awww so not fair big hugs ]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:04:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99310&title=my-poor-wee-man#99310 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Wow what a shock - babies can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99151&title=my-poor-wee-man#99151 Author: busymum
Subject: 5132
Posted: 08 January 2007 at 12:45pm

Wow what a shock - babies can be allergic to their own oils?!?!?! Hope things are going well with the Doc today.

And I was told you can also get Bepanthen from New World supermarkets.]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:45:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99151&title=my-poor-wee-man#99151 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : i am supprised he gave u steriod...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99150&title=my-poor-wee-man#99150 Author: AnnC
Subject: 5132
Posted: 08 January 2007 at 12:43pm

i am supprised he gave u steriod cream for the face. my daughter has had eczema all her life and not once have we put steriods on her face. i mean i am sure your dr knows what he is doing but i would say use it to get rid but not a long term thing.]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:43:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99150&title=my-poor-wee-man#99150 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Oh you poor thing! And poor Alize! Hope...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99051&title=my-poor-wee-man#99051 Author: luna
Subject: 5132
Posted: 08 January 2007 at 9:50am

Oh you poor thing! And poor Alize!

Hope things start to get better for you really soon. I second the more natural approach to things. I'd even visit a health store or naturopath / aromatherapist to see if they can give Alize something to help his skin without a further reaction.

I have gone on about the wonders of Weleda Baby Oil (it's a combo blend of lavendar, camomile etc), and worked wonders on Amelia a while back when she got bad nappy rash from 4-5 very runny poos a day (after 1 per day), also helped her very dry skin on her face and her excema/rash on her tummy. Not sure if it'd help Alize, but worth a go maybe]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:50:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99051&title=my-poor-wee-man#99051 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Poor Alize, and poor mum ! Big...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99044&title=my-poor-wee-man#99044 Author: jax
Subject: 5132
Posted: 08 January 2007 at 9:21am

Poor Alize, and poor mum ! Big hugs for you both

I second Kelly's recommendation for the Colloidal Silver, but I have also found that Bepanthen works well too (which you can get from the chemist). ]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:21:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99044&title=my-poor-wee-man#99044 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Oh that is awful. I totally understand...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99031&title=my-poor-wee-man#99031 Author: 11111
Subject: 5132
Posted: 08 January 2007 at 7:39am

Oh that is awful. I totally understand how you feel both my boy's have awful trouble with their skin. And Alan had a tear too once he got so costipated so big there is nothing worse then watching you babies in pain.]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:39:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99031&title=my-poor-wee-man#99031 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Poor bubba!!! And poor you!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99028&title=my-poor-wee-man#99028 Author: Leish
Subject: 5132
Posted: 08 January 2007 at 7:30am

Poor bubba!!! And poor you!! Hope everything settles soon for your little man and that you are doing ok. Big hugs!!]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:30:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99028&title=my-poor-wee-man#99028 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Oh No thats totally horrible for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99023&title=my-poor-wee-man#99023 Author: Kelpa
Subject: 5132
Posted: 08 January 2007 at 7:09am

Oh No thats totally horrible for you and the little one. I read that and felt sad for you :o(
Reflux is not good. Blake has been a reflux baby. It HAS started to improve but he is still a very spilly baby but not in any pain anymore generally. That seems pretty drastic what he did to bubs especially after he has passed a motion? He could have prescibed some Lactulose or kept you comntinuing with the B/S and water to just keeps things soft so the tear heals!!!(which I would possibly still do if he going to stay on Gavison - which after trying everything after the sun found Blake was best on)

Re dermatitis...there are lots of a lot less evasive products for babies skin and honestly a good pharmacist/chemist are better at giving you something a bit more natural for bubs. I am very keen on Colloidal Silver cream from the health stores - it is very natural and great for anything and seems to work very well on babies skin.
I have had exczema/skin problems all my life and its crazy but I try and perservere with Aqueous cream and the very low does Locoid if its bad and of course my diet.(sometimes would love to smother myself in really strong steroids but just dont cause they are so harsh on your skin - longterm)

Hang in there...a few more months and hopefully this will all be a memory.]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:09:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99023&title=my-poor-wee-man#99023 <![CDATA[My poor wee man : Where do I start. Reflux: so Alize...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5132&PID=99015&title=my-poor-wee-man#99015 Author: Kels
Subject: 5132
Posted: 07 January 2007 at 11:43pm

Where do I start. Reflux: so Alize has been taking the gaviscon really well and he has become more settled. I noticed he was starting to get a little constipated so I tried the brown sugar and water. He finally passed a motion this morning with a lot of crying so I decided to book an appt with the GP. So the Gp took the history of events and then did a check of his bottom only to find he has a small tear in his anus. I was mortified, then he said he needed to stretch the tear to relieve the pressure by this stage I wanted to cry. It only took a few seconds but my poor son was bleeding slightly from the bum. So after this horrific experience the doctor asks to check his face as he notices the "hormone spots". It turns out they are not hormones spots but a type of dermatitis he has as he is allergic to his own natural body oils

I was like what do you mean, apparently its common and he will just grow out of it like they grow out of reflux. So now we have steroid cream for it. I cleaned face with just water when we got home and applied cream which he has reacted with and his face looks worse Roll on tomorrow I say. We have a follow up appt so Im hoping it will only be good news from here. Sorry for the long ramble but Im still in shock after today's events

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