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Fan in baby's room may help prevent SIDS
How many moms wake up every 10 minutes or so to ensure their sleeping baby is still OK? The possibility of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) can be terrifying to any new parent. We are taught to put our newborns to bed on their backs and to be sure there are no loose blankets with them in the crib, all to help keep them breathing well throughout the night.
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Seen as Safe
There's some good news today for soon to be moms who are interested in testing for genetic defects during the early stages of pregnancy. A new study was released today which stated that chorionic villus sampling (otherwise known as CVA) does not appear to raise the risk of miscarriage.
The Plastic Debate Continues
Last week the FDA defended it's current position on bisphenol A (BPA) and the harm it may or may not pose to not only small children but the rest of us as well.
Flu Season Already??
Was I surprised this afternoon when I took in my 18 month old for her "well toddler" check up and the doctor suggested she get her flu vaccine- today!! Isn't it still summer? I can't believe we have to start thinking about this already. But I guess with school starting and the weather on the way to cooling down, we once again will be doing what we can to protect our kids and ourselves.
Counting Without Numbers?
Did you ever think that you could learn to count without using any words for numbers? Well, a couple of researchers conducted a study (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080818/...) measuring whether kids actually need numbers to count! So, what did they find? It seems that these number words, may not be necessary.
Unhealthy Restaurant Meals for Kids
A new study reported by Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080804/...) has revealed something that most parents who take their kids out to restaurants already know, many of the meals served specifically for the kids, are not very healthy. The report studied kids' meals from 13 major restaurant chains.
Another Reason to Turn off the TV
Growing up we never (and I mean NEVER) had the television on during dinner. Of course, when I became and adult and lived on my own, most meals were spent on the couch with the TV on. Not sure where that bad habit originated, but there's a new study out giving us another reason to turn off the TV and enjoy a family meal together.
Fewer Shots for Infants
One of the most heartbreaking thing new moms have to deal with are those torturous vaccinations. You wonder how they can stick such a large needle into such a tiny person! But they do it. Almost every well-baby-visit ends with the screaming as you work to soothe your little one the best you can.
Another Spears Enters the World
Earlier today, Britney's little sister gave birth to a baby girl. Jamie Lynn Spears is 17 years old and was the star of her own Nickelodeon TV show.
What does all this mean for other young girls? What are some of your thoughts on teen pregnanancy. Do the rules change when you're 16 just because you're on TV and your sister is one of the most well known pop starts of all time??
US child obesity may be stabilizing after huge rise
Finally some good news on the childhood obesity front! We've been hearing for years now that the epidemic, yes, it was deemed an epidemic, was on the rise and was putting children at risk for numerous medical ailments. But a new study reported in Yahoo!
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