Question 1

if my infant son received his four month old shots twice (not my doing btw), will that harm him? nurse got confused and gave shots when not supposedto

Accepted Answer

No harm : If the child is healthy , it  is probably not harmful although not needed

Question 2

my 4 month old baby gets histerical once i put his infant carrier in the car. he won't stop crying turning blue and shaking. what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Keep him safe in car: At four months he is too young for a real temper tantrum. While he may get agitated by the car seat's restrictive environment, his safety in the car is paramount for him to be transported in any other way in the car. You may want to have someone else sit beside him not to make him so lonely.

Question 3

hi

i have a 4 month old baby with eczema we from south africa cape town and the cetaphil eczema baby products are not available here

i was advised by cetaphil to use the cetaphil restoraderm just need to know if this is okay for her age of 4 mo?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The cetaphil restoraderm is formulated for dry skin and eczema and would be safe for your baby.

Question 4

4 month old infant with eczema on back of neck and bleeding due to scratching. how would you treat this?

Accepted Answer

Beginning eczema: Eczema on any part of the body at a young age puts the infant at risk for local skin problems, eye problems and systemic immune problems.  You need to see a pediatrician for this who can prescribe the proper medications.  A four month infant scratching to the bleeding point should not be neglected long for this problem, .

Question 5

ate cookie with molasses. scared i dropped cookie crumbs and my 4 month old possibly got them on hand/ into her mouth. could she get infant botulism?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is possible to get botulism but it is unlikely.  Watch out for symptoms 18 - 36hrs after ingestion. Symptoms in infants are lethargy, weakness, poor feeding, weak cry. Constipation is usually the first symptom to occur. There is nothing for you to do now except observation. If your baby seems to be  floppy or develops any of the above symptoms, you need to go to the nearest ER.

Question 6

why should you not give steroid eye drops to babies? can a drop like tobradex cause long term damage to a 4 month old infant?

Accepted Answer

See article: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc249630. Steroid drops in appropriate cases may be helpful. When used without verifying the infectious agent, it has risk. It suppresses the natural tissue response to infection. If the agent is a virus called herpes simplex it can allow permanent scarring of the cornea. Fungal &amp; bacterial agents could flourish &amp; simple virus shedding could be prolonged 3 wks.

Question 7

my 4 mo old son has always been fussy, and has been throwing seeming temper tantrums. history of ear infections and physically advanced. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Fussy: Have your child checked for teething and possible referred pain to the ear imitating an ear infection. If he is teething, cold teething ring help as does ibuprofen

Question 8

is it possible for a 3-4 months old infant to develop gout? diagnosis was based on presence of urine crystals in diaper. no family history of gout.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely.: Gout crystals need a microscope to b seen. Some sources say that if crystals persist for 4-5 days, infant may be dehydrated. Large white crystals found in diapers that r visible to naked eye r a product of the chemical that makes modern diapers “super-absorbent:”  sodium polyacrylate.  These polymer beads can leak out of lining if diaper very full or torn.

Question 9

i have tested positive to the corona virus
i have 2 children one is 7 years old and has flu symptoms just like me
im breastfeeding the 4 months old 
i just need some advice on how to care for both of them including myself without putting the infant ?

Accepted Answer

Covid: It is that they will test positive and your 7 year old already has mild symptoms.  Children appear to tolerate Covid much better than . Treat symptomatically (acetaminophen,ibuprofen for fever ), hydration. Continue to breast feed.

Question 10

should i let my two to four month old baby sleep alone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If a baby learns how to start sleep alone, he/she will be able to go back to sleep after waking in the night. Your baby is 4 times more likely to develop a sleep problem that lasts up to three years if you rock or feed a baby to sleep. Babies over ten pounds don't need to feed in the night, yet will expect a bottle if they fall asleep eating.

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4 month old baby temper tantrums

A member asked:

If my infant son received his four month old shots twice (not my doing btw), will that harm him? nurse got confused and gave shots when not supposedto

A member asked:

My 4 month old baby gets histerical once i put his infant carrier in the car. he won't stop crying turning blue and shaking. what should i do ?

A member asked:

Hi i have a 4 month old baby with eczema we from south africa cape town and the cetaphil eczema baby products are not available here i was advised by cetaphil to use the cetaphil restoraderm just need to know if this is okay for her age of 4 mo?

A member asked:

4 month old infant with eczema on back of neck and bleeding due to scratching. how would you treat this?

A member asked:

Ate cookie with molasses. scared i dropped cookie crumbs and my 4 month old possibly got them on hand/ into her mouth. could she get infant botulism?

A member asked:

Why should you not give steroid eye drops to babies? can a drop like tobradex cause long term damage to a 4 month old infant?

A member asked:

My 4 mo old son has always been fussy, and has been throwing seeming temper tantrums. history of ear infections and physically advanced. what to do?

A member asked:

Is it possible for a 3-4 months old infant to develop gout? diagnosis was based on presence of urine crystals in diaper. no family history of gout.

A member asked:

I have tested positive to the corona virus i have 2 children one is 7 years old and has flu symptoms just like me im breastfeeding the 4 months old i just need some advice on how to care for both of them including myself without putting the infant ?

A member asked:

Should i let my two to four month old baby sleep alone?

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