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Secrets to Soothing a Cranky Baby Safely
- September 5, 2019
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Trying to calm a cranky baby can be stressful for parents, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has an important caution about what not to do. Don’t place baby in a so-called … read more
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How to Protect Your Baby Against Eczema
- August 22, 2019
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Using a rich moisturizer, even an inexpensive one like petroleum jelly, is one part of keeping eczema under control. Now researchers have found that this skin care step can keep many newborns at … read more
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How to Protect Your Baby From Unsafe Products
- July 24, 2019
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In an average year, close to 70,000 children under age 5 go to the emergency department because of injuries from common nursery items, according to the journal Pediatrics. About 90% of these injuries … read more
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How to Soothe Baby’s Teething Pain Safely
- May 9, 2019
THURSDAY, May 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Few things are as distressing as baby’s cries when his or her first teeth are coming in, but it’s important to know what not to use to soothe that pain. Over the years, … read more
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How to Protect Your Child From Choking
- May 6, 2019
MONDAY, May 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Eating solid foods is a milestone in your child’s life. With the right precautions to reduce the risk of choking, you can make this a safe transition. Teach children to sit up straight … read more
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How to Tame Morning Chaos
- April 30, 2019
TUESDAY, April 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Are your mornings always chaotic? Between making breakfast, packing lunches, getting everyone dressed and hunting for homework assignments, it’s easy to feel like you’ve put in a day’s worth of work before 9 … read more
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Nearly 700,000 Infant Rocking Sleepers Recalled Due to Infant Deaths
- April 29, 2019
MONDAY, April 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The Kids II company is recalling nearly 700,000 of its Rocking Sleepers for infants, after reports of babies dying have been linked to the products’ use. In an announcement posted Friday on the … read more
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How Much Does Your Kid Weigh? Chances Are, You’re Underestimating
- April 28, 2019
SUNDAY, April 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Parents and doctors often overlook how overweight kids are, which could leave youngsters at increased risk for health problems linked to excess weight, British researchers say. They reviewed 87 studies that included nearly … read more
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When You Go From a Family of 3 to a Family of 4
- November 23, 2018
FRIDAY, Nov. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Wondering if having a second child will affect your marriage even more than baby number one did? There’s no doubt that having a baby and changing from a couple into a family requires … read more
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Bringing Baby in a Lyft, Uber? Child Car Seats Are Rarely Included
- November 9, 2018
FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There are wide variations between states when it comes to child restraint rules for ride-share services such as Lyft and Uber, researchers report. This can cause uncertainty and confusion for parents and other … read more
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Experts Sound Warning About ‘Baby Boxes’
- October 18, 2018
THURSDAY, Oct. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Cardboard baby boxes are gaining fans, but are they as safe as cribs and bassinets? Experts say no. Without supporting evidence, “the cardboard baby box should not be promoted as a safe sleeping … read more
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A-C-T to Prevent Hot Car Tragedies
- July 7, 2018
SATURDAY, July 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Every nine days, a child dies in a hot car in the United States, but a safety expert says such tragedies can easily be prevented. “Three letters can help drivers remember to take … read more
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