Solid Foods & Weaning: Child, Claritin

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In Hospital with Mastitis- Do I Wean?

This is my 3rd day in the hospital for a severe mastitis infection. The first two days, I kept my 5-month-old with me so she could nurse. But my milk dried up temporarily from fever and dehydration. We tried to give her formula at the hospital because she hadn't eaten in hours, and she refused to take it. She has never had formula. Finally, last night, my husband took her home so he could give her some breastmilk from the freezer. Sad lonely night here at the hospital! My first time away from her. I have a history of repeated...

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Claritin and Other Allergy Meds

My son often gets runny nose/cough symptoms and my pediatrician has recommended that I try putting him on Claritin to manage those symptoms. I am reluctant to put him on medicine for prolonged periods of time. Dose anyone have information about any potential harmful effects of long-term use of allergy medicines in toddlers? Also, any suggestions of natural remedies that have worked would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!