Category archive for ‘Features’

  • Keeping Baby Safe During Flu Season

    11/14/09 • (1)

    The Associated Press recently reported that more than 75 children have succumbed to the flu this year. This figure is alarmingly high considering most flu seasons claim between 45 and 85 children. The following are a few tips to help keep your baby healthy and happy this flu season.
    Vaccinate
    If your baby is six months or [...]

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  • 5 Ways To Save While Providing For Your Baby

    11/14/09 • (1)

    Times are tough and without a doubt, one of the pressing concerns at the forefront of any new parent’s mind is how to provide when money is tight.
    According to the Department of Agriculture, on average, parents can expect to dish out nearly $300,000 from the time a baby is born until he or she reaches [...]

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  • Drug Proven to Ward Off Morning Sickness

    10/28/09 • (0)

    A recent study in Israel found that women suffering from morning sickness could safely consume a particular anti-nausea drug, metoclopramide without harming their unborn child. The drug was tested during a large study. According to experts, the result of the study has the potential to greatly impact how doctors take care of morning sickness because [...]

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  • Test For Expecting Mothers May Reveal Inherited Diseases

    10/28/09 • (0)

    The idea of physicians screening for inherited diseases in fetuses has long been an interesting subject. Soon, however, doctors may be able to do just that. Until recently, it was impossible to screen fetuses for disorders such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and cystic fibrosis via a maternal blood test. Instead, mothers were subjected to [...]

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  • Organic Baby Care

    10/28/09 • (0)

    Shopping for organic baby care products may seem somewhat baffling, but it is not. Keep these shopping tips in mind when searching for your baby’s next diaper, toy, health product, or meal.
    Choosing Organic Baby Toys
    When shopping for organic baby toys, avoid phthalates that are known to cause cancer and are associated with infertility. In addition, [...]

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  • Preparing for the D-Day

    10/02/09 • (0)

    As the delivery date looms near, most expectant mothers as well as fathers experience growing anxiety. However, like everything else, ignorance also breeds fear. So it is best to know and be prepared on what to expect during labor and delivery to ensure safe and comfortable experience for parents.
    So what should you expect on [...]

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  • Guide to Essential Baby Gears

    9/26/09 • (0)

    For most parents, the comfort and safety of their baby is one of the top priorities on their lists when shopping for baby equipment and gears. Doting mothers often find themselves easily giving in to do a shopping frenzy and splurge on every cute and adorable baby things they could get their hands on. And [...]

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  • How to Conquer Diaper Rash

    9/26/09 • (0)

    Diaper rash is one of the most common dilemmas among doting mothers. These rashes usually appear on the genitals, thighs and bottom of the baby, causing serious discomfort to your bundle of joy. Most babies suffer diaper rash during the first two years of life, a common problem that mothers should know how to handle [...]

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  • Treat Yeast Infection With Your Infant Correctly

    8/20/09 • (0)

    By Felix Babanao-Frankson
    There is no question why there are so many numerous drugs and prescriptions on the marketplace. Each disease, infection, or challenge requires a different kind of treatment in order to correctly solve what is wrong. The same holds true when treating yeast infections with your infant. Every case is different which makes it [...]

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  • How to Store Breast Milk

    8/20/09 • (0)

    By Jill Viland
    In today's society, it can be difficult for a mom to find the time to breast feed her child. Or it may simply be inconvenient because of being out in public. In these circumstances, many women choose to use expressed breast milk. Expressing is the act of mechanically squeezing milk from the breast [...]

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