Newborns who sleep in the same bed as their parents are five times more likely to die suddenly than those who sleep in a separate crib, according to a new study published in a British medical journal. The study, which looked at 1,472 cases ...
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A lawn mower is a machine that uses a revolving blade or blades to cut a lawn at an even height. Lawn mowers employing a blade that rotates about a vertical axis are known as rotary mowers, while those employing a blade assembly ...
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Voxiva, Inc.(SM) announced today that text4baby(SM), a service which provides pregnant women and new moms with critical health information, has introduced a wide range of new interactive features and evidence-based educational content. ...
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Last fall I flew halfway across the country to go grocery shopping with Everly Macario. We set out from her second-story apartment in Hyde Park near the University of Chicago and walked to the supermarket to buy a couple of?rib?steaks?that ...
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A lawn mower is a machine that uses a revolving blade or blades to cut a lawn at an even height. Lawn mowers employing a blade that rotates about a vertical axis are known as rotary mowers, while those employing a blade assembly that ...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies born before 37 weeks undergo an assessment called the Infant Car Seat Challenge (ICSC) before discharge from the hospital. This test determines whether a baby is able to safely ride ...
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Some do. Because most breast milk does not contain much vitamin D, the American Academy of Pediatrics says breast-fed infants should get 400 IU daily from supplement drops. Our new Ratings of vitamin D supplements included four children's ...
Parents have been engulfed by a baffling trend in the manufacturing of car seats. Choosing a car seat for baby has become more complex with booster seats, convertible seats, combination seats and the like, being on offer in the market. To ...
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Babies probably spend more time in their crib than anywhere else, so while comfort is important, safety is essential. And since most children sleep in a crib until it's time to move into a real bed – typically between the ages of 2 ...
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You'll change 2,400 diapers by your baby's first birthday – so you'll definitely want to create a comfortable place for diaper changes. Changing tables If you have the cash and the space, you have your choice of well-designed, ...
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Think your kid really needs antibiotics for that sore throat? That a Pap smear every year is a good idea? That testosterone will restore your love live? The answers for most people: nope, nope, and nope. That's the word from, ...
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USI Insurance Services(USI)has acquired Chicago-based insurance member benefits broker,marketer and administrator for the American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP),Pediatrics Insurance Consultants(PIC). Following completion of the ...
Can kids drink too much milk? Maybe, according to a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics. It found that while getting enough is key for strong bones, excessive amounts might reduce the amount of iron in the blood, which is ...
With cooler weather approaching, many homeowners may leave windows and screen doors open for ventilation. While open windows and doors can increase airflow and cut down on cooling costs, they also can be dangerous for children who are not ...
There's been a lot of buzz lately about the safety of energy drinks and shots. Following reports of harmful reactions and even deaths possibly associated with the products, two U.S. senators recently released a letter from the FDA stating ...
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