Re: Fluid Accumulation

February 12, 2006

It's not uncommon to hear of kids getting a little pocket of fluid.

My kids' was right by the buckle. It's just a little fluid

retention under the skin. It doesn't cause any medical problems.

Like I said before it's the season for colds and ear infections.

Yes, they are terrible. My 6 year old had one this week. Until his

ears realigned, Dane got them all the time.

I would never put rubbing alcohol on a baby's skin. I think that is

terrible advice! Cece has permanent red marks on her neck, but she

was born with them. We really like to use Aveeno oatmeal pouches on

any dry or rashy skin.

I would think about changing your cleaning routine with the band.

Are you the one who uses soap and runs it under water? I could

really see that causing a problem with the skin. I would think it

would take forever to dry completely. If it is even a little damp

when it's put back on his head it could really cause some problems.

I hope Charlie feels better soon.

Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (13 mo) DOC Grads

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> > Both of my kids got a little fluid accumulation near

> > the buckle. It

> > went away a couple weeks after treatment ended.

> > Sorry to hear about the ear infection. It shouldn't

> > have anything to

> > do with the band. It's the season! My 6 yo has one

> > right now.

> > Thought she was long past that phase!

> >

> > Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (13 mo) DOC Grads

> >

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February 12, 2006