Mommy FTW

For those of you who are looking for something special to give Dad for father’s day – consider getting some of your digital prints printed out.   Today we take so many pictures with our digital cameras and share them online – but it’s not the same as having the picture printed out and displayed in your home (or in dad’s office).

I take my prints to Walgreens (on Myrtle at Clermont) and they usually print them in a few hours.  The cost is minimal (a few cents a print).  They even sell some frames so you can complete the gift.  It’s a very affordable present that any father would love.

UPDATE:  Sadly this printable coupon for Triple Paste no longer is active, but a nice representative emailed me and said that my readers were more than welcome to call them at 1800-533-7546 and request some coupons!

I’ve sung the praises of Triple Paste in the past – but one of the only downsides of this diaper rash eliminator is the price tag.  Well, here’s a link to a printable coupon for $1 off!

Click for your Triple Paste Printable Coupon!

FYI – moms have asked me where they can find Triple Paste in Fort Greene – the Walgreens on Myrtle has some.  Pick up a jar and keep it around in case diaper rash rears its ugly head in your house.

I’m in the Walgreens on Myrtle and Clermont now and a saw they have H1N1 shots available (for adults).  If you are interested head on over and check it out!

I took Cameron to the Pediatrician today because he (and I) have been sick for over a week now and I was at my wit’s end. I found out he has an ear infection! I’ve been having a problem giving Cameron Children’s ibuprofen lately because he just spits it out – figuring I would have the same issue with Cameron’s prescription, I asked the Pediatrician for some tips.

She suggested mixing the medicine in with some Chocolate Pudding which is nice and thick and will mask the flavor – so I picked some up at Walgreens and I’ll give it a try…. hopefully it will help out, because tonight we gave him the medicine straight, and he did not seem to appreciate it, even with the bubble gum flavor!

I’ve had the experience that when I try to get a flu shot at a doctor’s office they tell me that I’ll have to go on a waiting list because they aren’t sure if they will have enough. So, this year when I saw the sign at Walgreens advertising Flu Shots for $24.99 I went for it!

First off, it cost less than my co pay. Second, I went to the Walgreens at Clermont and Myrtle, which is a lot closer to home than my doctor! I went in the day before and made an appointment and picked up the paperwork – but it’s not really necessary.

So, consider Walgreens for your flu shot!

This past weekend Cameron came down with his first really bad cold – cough, runny nose, fever, and all around cabbyness.  And to make matters worse, my husband had to work all weekend so we were stuck fending for ourselves.  Two things helped us through it – 1) Baby 411, and 2)my fellow mommies and daddies.

Here’s what I learned:

1) A fever is a good thing.  It means Cameron’s body was busy fighting the intruder.  Also, fevers are naturally higher in the evening than the morning – so don’t be surprised if your baby is 100 in the AM and 102 at night.  Once the fever was gone, I knew Cameron was going to be out of the woods and recovery was on the way.

2) Baby Ibuprofen lasts longer than Baby Acetaminophen (6-8 hours vs 4 hours) so if your baby is over 6 months, give it a try – especially for overnight.  It will give your baby (and you) longer relief.

3) Get yourself a cool mist humidifier.  I don’t recommend the one they sell at Walgreens – it is kind of noisy.

4) Before bath time, run the shower to really steam up the bathroom.  This is good for helping the baby breathe.  Don’t give your baby a cool bath if they have a fever – this is only something you do if the baby is SUPER hot – like 107.  Would you like taking a cold bath when you were sick?

5) Use a Saline Mist to help loosen up all the snot that your poor sick baby is producing.  Then, if you feel comfortable with the idea, use a booger sucker (nasal aspirator) to suck out the snot.  Both of these things will make your baby hate you for a minute, so be prepared for tears and protest.  Also keep a kleenex at the ready to wipe up the snot, and tears.

6) Give your baby extra opportunities to sleep – try putting them to bed 30 minutes early for bed times and nap times.  When you’re sick, doesn’t extra sleep make you feel better too?

Baby 411 - my savior

Check out Baby 411 for more info on colds and other viruses, and don’t forget to ask your fellow parents for help.  I used facebook, and got some really great info as well as support!  Good luck mommies!