Important to care baby’s umbilical cord. Throughout your pregnancy, baby received oxygen and nutrients through his or her umbilical cord. Once born, there’s no need for it, so your health care team will clamp it down and snip it off, sending your lit
More..These related diseases that once claimed the lives of Americans have almost all been eradicated due to vaccinations. Diseases that used to be feared, such as polio, are no longer reported because children are protected against them due to immunizatio
More..I can’t think of one single person who could endure hours and hours of high-pitched screaming without wanting to snap. It’s OK – dare I say even normal – to wrestle with weird feelings about your fussy baby. You love him or her, absolutely.
More..It is summer holiday now, shopping season is officially upon us. Even if you’re a family that is anti-consumerism, some time between Black Friday and 2014, you might find yourself in a big store buying presents. This got us thinking about retailers a
More..It is the weather of midsummer now, but the calendar never lies: Back-to-school season is here, and it’s time to stock up on the supplies our kids need for the upcoming months. Unfortunately, the average school supply aisle at the typical retailer ca
More..You will need a baby sling or wrap. If you're debating whether or not you'll actually use a baby sling or wrap, trust this new mom when I say, "Yes. Promise, you will." Sliding your little one into a body carrier is great for any time you need the us
More..Take heart if you’re a new parent to a preemie. Below are preemie-specific tips for caring for your extra-little one once you’ve left the confines of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They will help you enjoy what every mom looks forward to—bringing
More..The fruits and vegetables are important during pregnancy. These guidelines advise you to fill about half of your plate with fruits and vegetables. About a quarter of your plate should be protein, such as lean meats, black beans or tofu chunks. The re
More..Let's know the safe and healthy food. Pansy contains cyclotide proteins that pose an allergy risk and are so bioactive they’re being investigated for use in medications. Similarly, yucca extract has blood-thinning properties and contains saponins tha
More..Have to be without PVC on kids articles. When we first got the lab results back for our report on phthalates in children’s vinyl (polyvinyl chloride or PVC) school supplies, we were utterly shocked by most of the school supplies and baby products tha
More..Be careful when using medicine to baby. This section explains how and when to administer the drug to teens and adults, and to young children if permitted. Never exceed this dosage and pay special attention to children’s instructions—they often differ
More..Take care of yourself before and during pregnancy. This advice is nothing new, a new report shows that the vast majority of health care providers don't monitor or advise women on health, nutrition and exercise. This study, released by the Infant and
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