Baby Blog Week in Review: October 13th Through October 19thby Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger 20 Oct 2008 06:53 PM Where do you stand with vitamin supplementation and visits to the pediatrician? These can be controversial topics. Check out last week's posts. October 13th New Children's Vitamin D Recommendation May Require Supplements The American Academy of Pediatrics has a new recommendation for the amount of vitamin D for newborns, babies, kids and teens. Read on to learn more. October 14th Baby Blog Week in Review: October 6th Through October 12th Has your little one discovered the joys of fall? My youngest two are especially proud of their little pumpkins that they picked out themselves this past weekend. Be sure to check out last week's articles, and check back later for an important update to the whole BPA debate. Three States Request Volunteer Ban of BPA in Baby Products You gotta love Connecticut, New Jersey and Delaware. In regard to protecting mothers and children, they have been doing a lot of progressive things, such as policies and laws on breast-feeding, maternity leave and more. And now, here they are again taking a proactive stance against the use of the chemical bisphenol A or BPA. This chemical has been linked to all sorts of health conditions in studies, from abnormal growth to heart disease. The Food & Drug Adminstration (FDA) has declared the chemical to be safe in these products, although they don't seem confident in their conclusions. Critics say that the FDA is taking the cowards way out and doubt that their recommendation of the BPA products being safe is trustworthy. October 15th Does Your Preschooler Still Nap? Do you hear that? It is the sound of the little kids taking naps, or should I say the lack of sound. The silence is so strange, after a morning filled with running and stomping feet, loud laughs and giggles, a few "he's bothering me"s, and the thumpity-thumpity-thump of a basket of toys being turned over. Life with a preschooler is fun but they certainly keep you running, and when it comes to nap time, I think I need the break as much as my kids need the sleep. October 16th When you child wakes up in the middle of the night with a fever, do you automatically reach for the medication to make her feel better? Or maybe you were given a certain medication for your child at a sick visit. Here are some things to know to use medication safely. More Ways to Use Medication Safely When it comes to your child and medication, I really believe that you just can't be too careful. Witness the young deaths as a result of using children's cold medication. With some safety precautions, you can ensure that you child's medication is safe and effective. If you missed the first post on this subject, click here: How to Use Medication Safely. October 17th You Tube: How to Swaddle Your Baby Swaddling a baby is often used to comfort a newborn baby who is used to being in close surroundings and doesn't quite know what to do with all of those arms and legs that seem to flail around. October 18th No one thinks going to the pediatrician is fun, whether it is for a sick visit or a well visit. If you are prepared, though, things can go a bit more smoothly, especially when it comes to your child getting shots. You'll also be able to bring up topics of concern and get your questions answered, despite holding on to a squirming baby, toddler or preschooler. Learn more about Mary Ann Romans  Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat. Relevantbaby tags User Comments jonesx6 (1606) 22 Oct 2008 05:08 AMMary Ann, I am joining this discussion late but I wanted to answer your question. lol The only supplements my children take are regular, good old fashioned vitamins from Trader Joe's and Cod Liver Oil. The trick is to get the child/children to get their vitamins from food instead of supplements. My chiropractor warned us against the fluroide b/c she said it was poison in our bodies. She gave me a homopathic supplement but I don't have that right in front of me. lol Laura  Mary Ann Romans |
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