Childhood Illnesses: Older Child, Maalox

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Bad Toddler Diaper Rash

My daughter has had the worse diaper rash off and on for over a month. I called the pediatrician and spoke to the nurse twice and do what she says, then it gets better for awhile and comes back worse. The first time we thought it was a yeast infection so we treated it by not using wipes, and using lotrimen followed with cornstarch, and making sure it was very dry. It got better, but came back again, this time with no bumpy rash, so I started using triple paste (very thick) and medicated cornstarch which made it better for awhile. But it...

Hand, Foot & Mouth

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Hand, Foot, Mouth

My 6 year old has hand, foot, mouth disease. Anyone have ANY suggestions on how to handle his pain? Bad sores on his throat. Using Tylenol and Motrin which helps but I was wondering if anyone has any other helpful hints. Also, does anyone know how long the sores stay painful. Been reading websites and they say 7-14 days of lesions, but are they sore for that long??? Thanks in advance!!!

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Fever and Red Hands

my 6 year old got sent home from school with a fever....101.2 when i got her...