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Forget-me-Not · Neepster Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Insch

Thanks Baldowrie, will do that.

Thanks Maria, wow!

The Richard Mabey book? Bought it online yesterday as it happens

Beth

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MJ · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject:

Try fennel tooth paste, it worked for me for a while.
Other option is to look for low/no foaming toothpaste.
I have big problems with toothpaste, left over from bad morning sickness. Dentist says even brushing with no paste is better than not brushing at all (it's just no pleasant)
For mouth ulcers/sores I recommend corsodyl gel applied sparingly with a little finger, taste is vile which means kids remember it's medicine not something to eat the whole tube.
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Forget-me-Not · Neepster Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Insch

Thanks, will try the Cosodyl, have got some at the moment and will go and get toothpaste tomorrow.

Beth
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Julie · Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:18 pm Post subject:

The only thing I can think of that might soothe the mouth ulcers for a child is ice poles or iced lollies. It won't cure them but it will numb her mouth and I can't see you having a problem getting her to eat them

If you don't want her eating the shop variety you could make your own with fruit juices, or even make your own diluting juice with blackcurrants etc. Ours are all ripening at the moment so you can get some on Tuesday as long as you don't mind picking them. I can also give you a few lolly sticks so all you will need is some small tapered plastic pots or cups (yoghurt pots maybe?)
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Forget-me-Not · Neepster Joined: 25 Jan 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Insch

Ohhh fab idea! I have ice lollie kits and could freeze some of the cordial as no amount of persuading got her to try the elderflower and this is an immune booster. In fact I've a recipe in Grow your own Drugs for one!!!

Thank you!

Beth
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Smooth Hound · Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:26 pm Post subject:

ice lollies

good idea, ill have to get an ice lolly kit, whatever that maybe

ill find out

Maria · Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject:

What a marvellous idea.

Great way to give herbal 'remedy' teas to diddy ones - and SH (i know you don't 'do' fruity teas!) I'll remember that one.

SH - Any container and a stick-ish thing will do. I remember 2p tub lollys.

They were great!
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Julie · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:37 am Post subject:

It should be possible to blend the herbal stuff with nice fruity flavours to make it more palatable too.
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