Parenting Update

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Clarissa

November 5, 2016

I’m sorry, folks, I don’t have much of interest to say today. Klara is unwell, and I’m all about that. She had a low-grade fever yesterday. Today, the fever is gone but I can see she’s still uncomfortable. She’s drooling up a storm, like nothing I’ve seen before. And she seems to be uncomfortable in her mouth.

The first thing that occurs to one is teething, especially since she’s about to turn 9 months. But here’s the thing: I’m not seeing any teeth contours under her gums. The gums don’t look swollen or unusual.

She’s had a cold (we saw a pediatrician for that this week), so maybe it’s a sore throat.

That’s all I’ve got for now.

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12 responses to “Parenting Update”

Sugs

November 5, 2016

Look after yourself and Klara, the blog can wait and so can we. x

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Vic Crain

November 5, 2016

New teeth coming in?

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Vic Crain

November 5, 2016

Another risk is ear infection.

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xykademiqz

November 5, 2016

Check the inside of her mouth (around the gums and the inside of her cheeks) for possible sores. Some viruses produce mouth sores. She might have been exposed to HSV-1, the virus that gives people cold sores. Most people are exposed to it at some point in their lives, usually when young, and it’s not a big deal, but some (like my kid Smurf) end up being miserable for nearly two weeks a very with painful mouth, virtually eating nothing.

Poor Klara! I hope she is better soon. It’s awful when babies are ill…
😦

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1. Clarissa
  
  November 5, 2016
  
  I actually thought it might be something like that. 😦 I tried to look in as far as she’d let me but it’s hard to see anything.
  
  Yes, it’s the worst. I go to pieces whenever she is even slightly unwell. And she is such a brave, patient baby. She only cries when it’s absolutely necessary.
  
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  1. The Dark Avenger
    
    November 5, 2016
    
    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/teething/art-20046378
    
    What’s typical?
    
    Although timing varies widely, babies often begin teething by about age 6 months. The two bottom front teeth (lower central incisors) are usually the first to appear, followed by the two top front teeth (upper central incisors).
    
    Classic signs and symptoms of teething include:
    
    Drooling
    Chewing on solid objects
    Irritability or crankiness
    Sore or tender gums
    
    Many parents suspect that teething causes fever and diarrhea, but researchers say this isn’t true. Teething can cause signs and symptoms in the mouth and gums — but not elsewhere in the body.
    
    The Mayo Clinic is a famous American medical institution, FWIW.
    
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Shakti

November 5, 2016

Poor Klara. Hope she feels better soon.

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Sternococktail

November 5, 2016

Déjà vu…

http://storyoftheweek.loa.org/2012/11/running-for-governor.html

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Sternococktail

November 5, 2016

“Harmful substances in three out of four children soaps
Frequently bath foam and shower soaps for children containing allergenic substances, suspected endocrine disruptors and substances that are toxic if swallowed. Out of 16 tested products, only four capable Testfakta scrutiny, writes DN. The worst of the test is Disney Frozen shower gel from Lindex besides perfumes, preservatives and allergenic UV filter contains the controversial topic propyl paraben which have been phased out by most of the cosmetics industry. Lindex’s press officer says to DN that the soap will now be removed from the shelves.

GRAPHICS Full list: Shower products for children to beware of
Today’s News
“Was surprised that many products containing these substances because there are products aimed at children”
Expressen
The audit shows how difficult it is for parents to find fragrance-free bath products to their children
http://www.testfakta.se”

http://omni.se/skadliga-amnen-i-tre-av-fyra-barntvalar/a/geMnL

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1. Clarissa
  
  November 5, 2016
  
  So true! Bath soaps are the worst. This is why we never use any product to wash our baby. We just use water.
  
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Sternococktail

November 5, 2016

https://translate.google.se/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.testfakta.se%2Ftester%2Ff%25C3%25B6r%25C3%25A4ldrar-och-barn%2Fh%25C3%25A4lsofarliga-%25C3%25A4mnen-i-duschtv%25C3%25A5l-f%25C3%25B6r-barn&edit-text=&act=url&authuser=0

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1. Clarissa
  
  November 5, 2016
  
  I’m so glad I went with my instincts and haven’t been using these products.
  
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