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Rock-A-Bye Baby

When bedtime comes around, many new parents rely on bassinets or cradles; there are a few things you need to keep in mind when it comes to safety. According to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Consumer Product Safety…   Read more

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The Truth Behind Nutritional Claims For Kids’ Food Products

The label says it’s healthy, so you buy it for your kids. But how healthy is that snack your kids are currently munching on? Well, says a newly published study, there’s a good chance your kids are not getting what…   Read more

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High On Smiles

Have you ever gotten “high” on your baby’s smiles? Wait! What kind of question is that, you ask? Well, according to new research from Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, Texas, the Texas Children’s Hospital, And University College London,…   Read more

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Alabama Supports Breastfeeding

Juggling a career and a breastfed baby in Alabama? We know it’s tough, but take heart, because good news may be on the way. We’ve shared news about workplace lactation support initiatives here, here, and here, and now it looks…   Read more

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Dry-Drowning Death Highlights Little Known Danger

  A 10-year-old boy went swimming at a nearby pool with his mother and drowned more than an hour later. It is a shocking and heart-breaking story that has brought a little-known phenomenon referred to as “dry drowning” to light….   Read more

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The Importance Of Pediatric Research

We can thank human research for many medical advances, including vaccines, cures, and new treatments. But when it comes to pediatric research, researchers oftentimes struggle to find willing participants. Many parents simply are reluctant to allow their children to participate,…   Read more

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Are Your Kid’s Meds FDA Approved?

When’s the last time you asked your doctor if the medication prescribed for your child is FDA approved? If you are like most parents, you probably fall into the 83 percent that believe their child’s last prescription was approved for…   Read more

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Why I Don’t Feel Guilty About Formula-Feeding (Anymore)

Blame it on our Puritan ancestors, MTV, infant formula makers, work environments, lack of knowledge, lack of support—take your pick. The bottom line is that there are a myriad of reasons why mothers choose not to breastfeed or breastfeed for…   Read more

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Autistic Children Linked To Same Sperm Donor

The cause or causes of autism are unknown, however, a recent study suggests that genetics may play a key role, after three autistic children were linked to the same sperm donor. According to a CNN article, 5-year-old Dylan, who was…   Read more

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Rise To The Occasion

When I see a forward in my email inbox, I usually just delete it without bothering to take a look. And if it is from a repeat offender, then it’s a guaranteed garbage bin item even before it was sent!…   Read more

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Can I Make My Baby Smarter?