October 21st, 2008
1.6 million cribs manufactured by Delta Enterprises are being recalled after two infants died.
Delta Enterprises is working on a website, to be live sometime today, which will have more information. The URL is: http://www.cribrecallcenter.com. Consumers can also call 1-800-876-5304.
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Tags: pregnancy blog, crib recall, delta enterprises
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October 8th, 2008
Quickly - when I say “baby proofing,” what are the first few thoughts that come to mind.
Chances are, you thought of gates on the stairs, storing poisons out of reach and making sure there were no small things around that a baby may swallow. If you really think about it, some of you may have […]
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October 7th, 2008
If your baby’s room isn’t well ventilated, using a fan may help decrease the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
When my children were born, in 1987, 89, and 91, most of us put our babies on their stomach. When my kids were newborns, I put them on their side and then as they got […]
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September 20th, 2008
Acetaminophen, which you can get generically or in brands like Tylenol or Paracetamol outside of North America, is the most frequently recommended pain reliever and fever reducing medication recommended for children. For young babies, it’s often bought as Tempra.
Doctors say that while it is still the first choice in many such cases, parents and […]
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September 19th, 2008
Nearly 900 Child Passenger Safety Events Held during the Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Safe Kids coalitions around the country are holding nearly 900 vehicle safety events for families during the month of September, including more than 200 car seat checkup events on Sept. 20 for the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration’s National Seat Check […]
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September 15th, 2008
Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula
In response to reports of contaminated milk-based infant formula manufactured in China, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Health Information Advisory on September 12, 2008.
This is to assure the American public that there is no known threat of contamination in infant formula manufactured by companies that have met […]
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September 15th, 2008
Grace over at Kids Health Notes has reminded us that September is Baby Safety Awareness Month.
I have written on toy safety ( Baby safety - playing and eating) but Grace has a good post on 30 ways to baby-proofing your home. It’s never too early to start so why not head on over to see […]
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September 9th, 2008
Herbal remedies are making it big in the developed world now that people are recognizing that many herbs do have health benefits. However, herbal and natural does not equal safe and it’s always best to know exactly what you are taking when ever you ingest an herb - especially when you are pregnant.
For example, did […]
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September 7th, 2008
Hurricanes, floods, fires, earthquakes - and any other disaster you can think of - may require quick and effective evacuation. This can be stressful enough when you have just yourself to worry about, but even more so if you’re pregnant or if you have young children.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the […]
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September 4th, 2008
One of my favorite baby shower gifts was a baby bath filled with lots of goodies. But with the myriad of choices out there, how can you tell if the tub you are buying is a good one? Head on over to Health Tip: Buy a Safe Bathtub for Baby to read some tips on […]
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