Leaving young infants in car seats for extended periods of time could result in low oxygen levels and put them at risk for breathing problems a new study finds. (more…)
Your Baby
Congratulations on your new precious baby! Now, the parenting begins. Here you’ll find trusted information from our experts that will take you through your baby’s first year of life.
Infant Car Seats and Car Beds No Substitute for Crib
Monday, March 1st, 2010Fever Questions Continue
Monday, February 22nd, 2010It is definitely fever season, so once you take your child’s temperature, what do you do with the information? (more…)
Red Cheeks In Winter
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
It is the time of year for cold temperatures, low humidity and dry skin. It is funny, every year as the temperatures drop, I we start seeing these cute little babies and toddlers who have those bright red cheeks. I always say that they “look like British babies”. (more…)
Mozart Effect Helps Premature Babies Get Stronger
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Music has been known to have many relaxing benefits, but now a new study shows that Mozart helps premature babies gain weight faster and become stronger. (more…)
Living With a Smoker Puts Kids at Risk for Emphysema
Friday, January 8th, 2010Children who spend time around smokers face a higher risk of developing early emphysema as non-smoking adults a new study shows. (more…)
Natural Treatment for RSV Infection?
Thursday, December 31st, 2009A fatty substance found naturally in the lungs may provide a natural defense against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. (more…)
Germ-free Kids May Risk More Adult Illnesses
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009If you are a parent who lets their children play in the mud and eat food that has fallen on the floor, then new research shows you could be helping protect them against problems later in life like heart disease. (more…)
Chicken Pox Shot May Protect Against Shingles, Too
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009New findings suggest that children who are vaccinated against chicken pox may also have increased protection against shingles. (more…)
Early Exposure to Air Pollution Could Increase Risk of Infection
Friday, November 27th, 2009A new study has found that chronic exposure to air pollution increases a baby’s chance of developing bronchiolitis, which is a lung infection that is the most common cause of hospitalizations in the first year of life. (more…)
Breastfeeding May Not Alter Older Kids’ Health
Friday, November 13th, 2009A new study shows that exclusively breastfeeding a baby for up to six months may not alter the child’s health risks over the long-term. (more…)
