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Protect baby from pertussis

By Molly Cerreta Smith on May 21, 2012

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As a mom with two young kids, there is one TV commercial that really scares me -- the one where a mom is holding her coughing baby....
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High chair safety tips

By Christina Holt on Mar 29, 2012

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With more and more high chairs being approved for use from birth, it’s even more important to know and follow the manufacturers'...
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Newborn and infant vision development

By Christina Holt on Mar 28, 2012

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Babies are born with everything they need to see, but like everything else, they have to practice, develop and learn the necessary...
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Chemicals to avoid in baby skin care products

By Laura Willard on Mar 23, 2012

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You put a lot of thought into either breastfeeding or choosing quality baby formula. You carefully select baby food that is organic...
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Natural or organic baby products: What does that mean?

By Laura Willard on Mar 23, 2012

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When you're shopping for skin care products for your baby, do you look at the ingredients? And do you know what they mean? Ayo Hart,...
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Natural ways to help reduce colic

By Christina Holt on Mar 22, 2012

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It is perfectly normal for babies to cry and fuss for a few weeks at a specific time of day each day -- I call this “witching hour”...
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Keep your baby safe from dangerous poisons

By Christina Holt on Mar 21, 2012

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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services hope to educate and bring awareness to...
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10 Questions to ask before buying baby toys

By Christina Holt on Mar 14, 2012

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Before you stuff the toy box full of toys and stuffed animals, go through these important reminders and questions to ensure your...
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National Sleep Awareness Week is March 5 – 11

By Christina Holt on Mar 8, 2012

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Safe Kids USA provides up-to-date, important and helpful information to help parents ensure that their baby is as safe as possible....
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The AAP's updated vaccine schedule

By Christina Holt on Mar 5, 2012

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The AAP updated their immunization schedule on Feb 1. The new schedule indicates the recommended ages and routine administration of...
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Check recalled baby gear while on the go

By Christina Holt on Feb 29, 2012

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Many parents turn to second-hand baby stores, thrift shops, garage sales and friends to buy, borrow or keep used baby gear. Baby...
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How to protect your baby from the flu

By Christina Holt on Feb 28, 2012

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The flu season is here and while it arrived a little later than previous years, there are still effective ways to protect your baby...
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Safe practices for warming and sterilizing bottles

By Christina Holt on Feb 21, 2012

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With concerns over contaminated city water supplies and increased food safety concerns, parents are encouraged to follow safe...
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The importance of brushing your baby's teeth

By Christina Holt on Feb 17, 2012

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Even though they are just baby teeth, your child’s first set of teeth set the stage for the permanent secondary teeth. The spacing...
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Sun protection tips for babies

By Christina Holt on Feb 14, 2012

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Protecting your child’s skin now will help prevent sunburns and skin cancer. It will also become a daily habit that your child will...
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The Portable Pediatrician iPhone app by Dr. Sears

By Laura Willard on Feb 1, 2012

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Looking for an iPhone app that is akin to putting a "childcare encyclopedia at your fingertips?" The most recent app for moms and...
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6 New items for the Beginning collection by Maclaren

By Christina Holt on Jan 26, 2012

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Maclaren is continuing to branch out! No longer are they just a top name for lightweight, practical strollers -- Maclaren is adding...
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Newer birth control methods linked to blood clot risks

By Jennifer Chait on Nov 9, 2011
A new study released late September by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows that the FDA is concerned about...
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Parents who lose a young baby at higher risk for early death

By Jennifer Chait on Sep 7, 2011
According to new research, parents who lose a baby are at risk of dying prematurely. Researchers looked at random samples...
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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

By Jennifer Chait on Sep 2, 2011
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month and that's a big deal. The CDC reports that in the United States alone,...

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