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Preventing Cavities for Your Kids

Part of being a parent means becoming educated on common childhood diseases: Red itchy spots are a sign of chicken pox, untreated whooping cough could lead to severe health problems… But what about the potential damage caused by poor dental hygiene? According to Healthmad.com as many as 28% of children ages 2 to 5 have cavities in their baby teeth. While there are many factors that may contribute…Read the Rest of Article

Protecting Your Baby Against Birth Defects

How much do you know about birth defects? It’s a shocking statistic, but one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect which is also the leading cause of infant death. You can minimize this risk to your unborn child by eliminating alcohol and tobacco during your pregnancy. The CDC has a list of the most common birth defects which provides complete information about the facts, causes,…Read the Rest of Article

Practice Safe Swaddling to Protect Baby’s Hips

For new parents it’s crucial to understand the importance of safely swaddling a newborn. Not only is swaddling a great source of comfort for infants but it also helps to keep them warm and toasty until their internal thermostat kicks in. However, there are risks associated with improperly swaddling a newborn, including hip dysplasia. Hip Dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip joint where the top of…Read the Rest of Article

Protect Young Children from Heat Stroke

2010 had the highest number of child deaths from heat stroke on record. 49 children lost their lives last year while left alone in cars; over a quarter of those deaths took place in Texas. Although heat stroke deaths can occur at surprisingly low temperatures, Texas children are especially vulnerable because we have so many hot days… and 2011 promises to be a scorcher. Heat stroke in children…Read the Rest of Article

New Child Car Seat Recommendations from the AAP

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a new set of recommendations about car seat for children. The new guidelines recommends to keep children restrained in a rear-facing position in the back of the vehicle until they reach AGE 2 or the highest weight or height allowed by the car safety seat manufactures. Most convertible safety seats available accommodate children up to 35 pounds, which exceeds the…Read the Rest of Article

Do You Know the Facts About Autism?

Concerns about autism are in the minds of new parents these days. It is alarming to learn that the disorder affects 1 % of our children; it is a lifelong condition for which there is no cure. Most parents turn to the Internet in search of information, only to find conflicting opinions, equivocal answers and no real help. What do we know about this disorder? What causes it?…Read the Rest of Article