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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 11:52
Study: Breastfed Kids Are Likely Better Behaved
by Melanie at Parenting.com
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Adding fuel to the breast vs. bottle debate, a new study out of Oxford University has found that babies who are breastfed are less likely to develop behavior problems by the age of 5 than those who are formula-fed, reports Reuters.Read Full Post
Monday, May 9, 2011 - 11:44
CPSC Warns phil&teds USA Clip-on Chairs Are Not Safe
by Melanie at Parenting.com
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers late last week that tens of thousands of “metoo” clip-on tabletop feeding chairs, imported by phil&teds USA Inc., are not safe, and could result in falls or serious injuries. The CPSC has urged consumers to immediately stop using certain “metoo” clip-on chairs.Read Full Post
Friday, May 6, 2011 - 16:10
No More Concentrated Infant Formula of OTC Acetaminophen
by Melanie at Parenting.com
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Ever been confused about exactly how much Tylenol to give your kid? Over-the-counter drug manufacturers announced this week that they will no longer produce acetaminophen in concentrated infant drops; all liquid acetaminophen products for kids under 12 will be available only in a 160 mg/5 mL concentration. Currently, consumers can purchase more than one concentration of OTC pediatric liquid acetaminophen in the U.S.: concentrated infant products (80 mg/0.8 mL and 80 mg/1.0 mL, sold with droppers) and formulations for children ages 2 to 11 (160 mg/5 mL, sold with cups). The various concentrations have led to inadvertent dosing errors among parents and caregivers.Read Full Post
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 15:19
How I Learned to Love My Postpartum Body
by Melanie at Parenting.com
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“After the birth of my first son, I hated my body. I absolutely despised it,” begins Gina Crosley-Corcoran, aka The Feminist Breeder, a mom, wife, pre-law student, former rock star, and writer who live-blogged the homebirth of her third child just two weeks ago. She continues, detailing the 50 pounds she gained during each of her first two pregnancies, and the negative feelings she had toward her body following those births, albeit less hateful the second time around, after a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). And then, just before she includes a picture of her belly 11 days postpartum (shown here, with her permission), she writes, “To my pleasant surprise, I feel wonderful about my postpartum body this time. I feel even better than I did last time.  Maybe it was the homebirth, or the fact that I only gained 38 lbs in this pregnancy, but I’m completely thrilled with how I look at just 11 days postpartum. I’ve already lost over half of that weight, with just 16 more lbs left until I’m back in my favorite jeans, and I honestly don’t care how long it takes that weight to come off – or if it never does. This body built three, big, healthy babies — so how can I not appreciate every little extra curve or dimple after what it’s given to me?” Pass me some Kleenex, please! Read Full Post
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 12:49
Price of Diapers and Baby Wipes Going Up
by Melanie at Parenting.com
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Oh, um, crap: the price of Huggies and Pampers disposable diapers, wipes, and training pants is about to rise in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal recently reported. Read Full Post
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 11:46
FDA Issues Warning About Drug in Teething Medication
by Melanie at Parenting.com
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning about benzocaine, a local anesthetic and the active ingredient in many over-the-counter teething pain gels and liquid medications, like Anbesol and Baby Orajel. Benzocaine has been associated with a rare but serious condition called methemoglobinemia, which reduces the amount of oxygen carried in the bloodstream and can result in death in the most severe cases. The FDA advises parents and caregivers not to use products with benzocaine on kids under 2, except under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional. Read Full Post
Monday, May 2, 2011 - 11:15
New Car Seat Safety Study: Toddlers Can Unbuckle Seatbelts
by Melanie at Parenting.com
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If you’re a parent of a young child, you may already know what researchers at Yale University’s School of Medicine recently found: kids as young as 12 months old may be able to unbuckle their car seat restraint, reports MSNBC.
Plus: New AAP Car Seat Safety GuidelinesRead Full Post
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 08:00
New Trend: Breastfeeding Photography
by Melanie at Parenting.com
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A few years ago, when I was pregnant with my first son, I splurged on a special treat shortly before his birth: I hired a local photographer to shoot a few maternity photos to document that my stint as the Incredible Expanding Pregnant Woman. Now, while maternity photography remains popular, professional breastfeeding photography is on the rise, according to Toronto’s Globe and Mail. Read Full Post
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 10:53
Study: High Induction and C-Section Rates Don’t Equal Healthier Newborns
by Melanie at Parenting.com
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High labor induction and first-time c-section rates in low-risk pregnant women don’t lead to better outcomes for newborns, according to new research published in the April issue of the Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. Read Full Post
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 11:58
Prenatal Exposure to Pesticides Lowers Kids’ IQ
by Melanie at Parenting.com
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Babies who are exposed to high levels of pesticides during gestation have lower I.Q. scores than their peers by the time they reach school age, reports the New York Times.Read Full Post

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