In our careful watch to ensure our baby slept on his back to avoid SIDS, our newborn son started to develop a flat head. While only a cosmetic concern, our pediatrician recommended we put him on his side while sleeping to mitigate the potential problem. The challenge was, our active son actually rolled over by himself at 1 week, so was not likely to stay on his side. We found … [Read more...] about Our intrepid mom and dad reviewers rate the Symmetry Sleep Positioner
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More on BPA or Bisphenol-A.
Here is more information on eliminating what appears to be the worst plastic in your drawer: BPA or Bisphenol-A. BPA is a chemical compound used to make polycarbonate plastic. BPA has been linked to cancer, infertility, obesity, and diabetes. In animal studies, BPA has been found to cause the early onset of puberty and stimulate mammary gland development in females (Richter et … [Read more...] about More on BPA or Bisphenol-A.
Throw out the TV – that’s what happy people do
Happy people spend a lot of time socializing, going to church and reading newspapers — but they don’t spend a lot of time watching television, a new study finds. That’s what unhappy people do. “We looked at 8 to 10 activities that happy people engage in, and for each one, the people who did the activities more — visiting others, going to church, all those things — were … [Read more...] about Throw out the TV – that’s what happy people do
Breastfeeding 101 for Dads
Sure, breastfeeding is natural and best for baby, but it’s not always easy for mom — or you. Although it can be difficult to determine exactly what your role is in what often appears to be a mom-centered activity, you play an equally important one. Here’s what you can do to better prepare before and after baby is born. Before baby What dads need to know — it's not just a … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding 101 for Dads
How to Handle Seizures
Like most people, if you hear the word “seizure,” you’re likely scared and have images of putting a spoon in someone’s mouth because you’ve heard tales of people biting off or swallowing their own tongues. If it’s your own child, or a child nearby, it’s important that you separate fact from fiction, and know the basics of what to do. Between 75,000 and 100,000 kids … [Read more...] about How to Handle Seizures