Academic Performance: Aveeno

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Kid with Not-so-severe Allergy Being Separated at School Lunch

A little background: when my son was a year old he got hives around his mouth after eating a bunch of French toast. I gave him Benadryl and washed him off...he was fine in 20 minutes. I took him to an allergist and my son tested positive for eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts. At 2 yrs old, the allergist ordered a blood test, which came back negative for everything. I was thrilled...thought he could start eating those items. Nope. Allergist said blood test really just says he is likely to grow out of the allergies or that they aren't that severe....

Reading

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Seeking Recommendations for All-natural, Organic Baby Products

I have just begun reading Gorgeously Green and was APPALLED over the label-reading I have done on the baby products in my home. I can't believe my beloved Cetaphil cleansers and cremes contain alcohol and other no-nos!! My youngest son has severe food allergies and the associated skin conditions that come along with allergies, so he has needed heavy creams to deal with the ecsyma. I don't have the time (nor money) to start researching and trying different product lines that the book reccommends. I am hoping some of you have suggestions...

School Administration

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My Sons Principal

~I do not live in Beverly Hills, I'm in Calgary AB Canada- its the only zip code I know~ Mother of 3 boys, my eldest son is 8 1/2. Gr. 3 He has very dry skin and has a bad case of Eczema, especially on his legs. We have seen dermatologists and many doctors. We have used a VERY LARGE variety of creams and ointments. We have finally found a cream that is just absolutely fantastic, I will recommend it to all. Here is where my first problem starts. My son scratches his legs and scratches to the point where they bleed. He only scratches at...