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Bottles, Pacifiers & Sippy Cups Pose Risks For Toddlers

“Don’t drink and walk” would be a valuable public safety message for toddlers (if only they could read). Although many infants and toddlers use bottles, sippy cups, and pacifiers throughout their day, a new study shows that children ages 0–3…   Read more

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Pull The Plug On Pacifier?

My toddler is obsessed with her pacifier! How can I pull the plug?…   Read more

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How Do I Breastfeed A Teething Baby?

My baby is teething badly and is now biting my breast. Do you have any tips for breastfeeding a teething baby?…   Read more

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“Good Start” Not Good For Breastfeeding

It may seem odd that less than half of Gerber’s new 30-second ad for its Good Start infant formula actually talks about the product. After all, 30 seconds isn’t so long. Shouldn’t the company use every last moment to tout…   Read more

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Bike To School, Safely

Rise and shine, sleepyhead! It’s time to dust off those handlebars, don your helmet, and bike to school! Yes, that’s right: bike to school. May 9, 2012 is the first-ever Bike to School Day, scheduled in conjunction with National Bike…   Read more

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Do The 5 S’s Relieve Pain Of Vaccines?

For young children, it can seem that just about every trip to the doctor involves pain or fear. If they’re not seeing the doctor for injury or illness, they’re there for well visits, which often involves the pain or fear…   Read more

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Link Between Pacifiers & Breastfeeding Unclear

“Breastfeeding not limited by pacifier use after all,” CBS News declares, in its coverage of a recent hospital study, while MSNBC proclaims there to be “no more nipple confusion.” A host of other media outlets concur. Is it time, as…   Read more

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Slide Solo For Safety

For families with young children, good weather and public playgrounds often go hand-in-hand. Sunshine and warm weather lead naturally to playtime excursions, and even the youngest children can be drawn to swing sets, merry-go-rounds, and slides. While many parents steer…   Read more

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Can A Bedtime Bottle Help My Baby Sleep Through The Night?

Is it true that a bottle of formula before bedtime will help my baby sleep through the night?…   Read more

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Parenting 104: Week 52: A Letter To Max

Dear Max, Happy birthday! It’s hard to believe the day has finally arrived that you reach that auspicious milestone of 1 year old, and we celebrate the year that has passed since your birth. But here it is. And here…   Read more

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The Benefits Of Babywearing