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Childproofing Your Home

Keep your child safe with our ultimate guide to childproofing your home.

Is It Bad To Always Say “No”?

I feel like I tell my child “no” constantly, to keep him from doing things that aren’t safe. How can I tell my ... more

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Water Fluoridation Still Controversial After 80 Years

Despite numerous studies showing that good oral hygiene (brushing and flossing), a healthy diet, and fluoride supplements reduce the risk of tooth decay, water fluoridation remains a flashpoint. Naysayers claim that fluoride causes a variety of health problems ranging from... more

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Three Cheers For Breastfeeding!

Parents who work outside the home know that childcare providers must be our partners in ensuring our children’s health and wellbeing. Whether the issue is TV time or nap accommodations, juice consumption, or physical activity, your child’s care provider will... more

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Support For The Breastfeeding Journey

For many new parents, the days immediately following their baby’s birth seem like a blur of diapers, feedings, and sleep (or lack thereof). “Going out” can seem like a huge undertaking, and one that doesn’t happen much. But there’s one... more

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Practice Makes Perfect For Response To Anaphylaxis

Seconds count in responding to anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction with rapid onset that may result in death unless treated quickly with an injection of epinephrine. It may sound dramatic but there are no embellishments here. In fact, after a... more

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Safety Matters Most

Here’s a fact no parent wants to hear (but no one should ignore): Preventable injuries are the #1 cause of death for U.S. children 1 year of age and older. Each year, an estimated one million children worldwide are killed... more

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tip of the day

  • Feeding your baby frequently and using a variety of positions helps prevent engorgement.
  • Always start your next feeding on the breast that was offered last at the previous feeding.
  • A breast pump can be used prior to breastfeeding to draw out flat or inverted nipples.
  • Large breasts? Place a rolled washcloth under the breast for support.
  • When your baby is well latched her lips should curl out like the lips of a fish and lie flat against your breast.
  • Did you know that the distance between a mother’s face and breast is the distance at which newborns see best?
  • Watch your baby not the clock. Your baby will let you know when he is full by relaxing his body and releasing the breast.

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