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- Every Baby Deserves The Best "shot" At Good Health; Hib Vaccine Protects Against Dreaded Disease
As a parent, you want to give your child the best shot at a long, healthy life. A key to ensuring your child's well- being is on-time vaccination against devastating but avoidable diseases.
One such disease is Haemophilus influenzae type b, commonly referred to as Hib. Hib disease usually occurs in infants and preschool children and is caused by bacteria. Hib can develop into a serious, often life-threatening illness. Most children will survive a Hib infection, but they may experience a number of potentially life-long complications. A disease called bacterial meningitis, which causes swelling of the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord, is the most common Hib infection. Survivors of Hib meningitis may suffer mental retardation, deafness, learning disabilities, motor abnormalities or seizures. - Baby Formula Goes Organic
Organic foods may finally get a seat at the kids' table.
Seven out of 10 Americans said they prefer organic alternatives. It's probably no surprise that many parents say they want to give their babies the benefits of an organic product when it comes to feeding them baby formula. However, the problem has been that until recently, there hasn't been an organic formula available that provides babies with two key nutrients for mental and visual development: the lipids DHA and ARA. - Common Cause Of Frequent Infant Crying Could Point To Digestive Problems
Every year, millions of expectant parents prepare for their new baby's arrival.
Bringing a newborn home can be a thrilling but stressful and confusing experience. - What To Buy For Baby
A growing number of ingenious gift givers have discovered a special kind of present for new babies and their families.
It's a contribution to help them collect and store the newborn stem cells in their baby's umbilical cord blood. Banked cord blood provides a unique opportunity to protect that child or another family member's future health. It's one of the most valuable gifts anyone can give. - What To Buy For Baby
A growing number of ingenious gift givers have discovered a special kind of present for new babies and their families.
It's a contribution to help them collect and store the newborn stem cells in their baby's umbilical cord blood. Banked cord blood provides a unique opportunity to protect that child or another family member's future health. It's one of the most valuable gifts anyone can give. - Tips On Balancing Work And Breastfeeding
While many new moms have the best intentions to continue breastfeeding after returning to work, a new survey found that nearly one-third (29 percent) of new mothers who breastfeed stop prematurely due to work-related issues. These issues include having no designated place to pump (57 percent) and no place to store pumped milk (27 percent).
"While the health benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mother are undisputed, returning to work can leave breastfeeding moms feeling overwhelmed and frustrated," says Sue Huml, international board-certified lactation consul-tant and member of the Lansinoh Breastfeeding Advisory Board. - Soothing Essentials For Mom And Baby
New moms don't have a lot of time on their hands so they need products that will quickly and conveniently address their babies' needs-and soothe and relieve their own post pregnancy-related ailments.
Beyond the baby basics (diapers, formula and bottles), there are a number of soothing, nurturing and gentle essentials to consider:
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