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Infant Product Recall: Gas Relief Drops

Here is another recall, this time for infant gas relief drops. Johnson & Johnson is recalling one-once bottles of infants Mylicon gas relief drops in the non-staining version. There is a possibility that these drops might contain metal fragments that could have gotten into the product sometime during the manufacturing process. The recall includes more than 12,000 bottles of these infant gas relief drops. If you have these drops, stop using them immediately and call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-9435. They will tell you the details of the recall, including how to dispose of the infant gas relief drops and how … Continue reading →

Baby Goes Missing Under the Floorboards

Here is a news story from Oregon that is a definite lesson in providing a safe environment for your baby! In Portland, a little girl, aged 1 went missing in her grandparents home. The child’s father had fallen asleep in a room along with his three children, a five-year-old, a three-year-old and a one-year-old. Around 5 a.m. the next morning, the father woke up to find that the baby was missing. After a quick search of the house, the police were called and the family feared the worse. Officers searched the house and grounds for the baby but couldn’t find … Continue reading →

Protect Your Baby: Free DVD

Your baby could be in danger in your own home. Baby proofing is so important, but some areas of baby proofing can be easily missed. Any experienced parent probably has at least one or two stories of near misses where their baby narrowly avoided disaster, despite vigilant care. Babies can get into all kinds of things, and this can be dangerous. I recently hosted a play date where there were babies in attendance. Although I make every effort to baby proof the play areas, one very enterprising crawler got around my efforts. She pulled off one of those sticky pads … Continue reading →

Warning about Carter Baby Clothing

If your baby has a mysterious rash all over his back, chances are that it could be caused by his onsie or pajamas. There have been more than 400 reports about infant developing rashes on their backs after wearing Carter clothing. Some of the rashes reported in the news are so severe that blisters have formed. Read more to learn about the details. MSNBC.com reported yesterday on the official government warning for parents against using Carter’s Inc. baby clothing, specifically the 2007 line which contains tagless baby garments. More than 110 million garments are affected. The Consumer Product Safety Commission … Continue reading →

Study Finds Link Between Depression and Premature Babies

A new study, about premature babies that shows a link between symptoms of depression in pregnant mothers and premature babies, was published yesterday in the medical journal, Human Reproduction. The study from Kaiser Permanente surveyed hundreds of pregnant patients during their early weeks of pregnancy, using a questionnaire that measured depressive symptoms. Almost half of the women showed severe or significant symptoms of depression. Depression in women who are expecting is more common than you might think. It is a treatable condition, and women should be aware that ignoring the symptoms may very well lead to to premature delivery, according … Continue reading →

More Than One Million Cribs Recalled

A recall of more than 1.6 million cribs was announced this week because of the suffocation deaths of two eight-month-old infants. Parents are warned to check their own cribs, even if they are not part of the recall. Here is what you need to know to ensure that your baby is safe in her crib. The official crib recall concerns cribs that were manufactured by Delta Enterprises and encompassed many different models of drop side cribs. Some cribs contained safety pegs that were spring loaded. The cribs were sold at major retailers including Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target.com between January 1995 … Continue reading →

The Danger of Manganese

Pediatricians are becoming concerned about children, and in particular those under the age of 12 months, being exposed to high levels of manganese. Here is what you need to know about current studies and the effects of exposure for your child. Manganese exposure has been long known by physicians to be hazardous. It is considered a neurotoxic substance, that is, it negatively affects the nerves and the brain. Too much manganese can cause behavioral changes, memory loss and a neural condition that mimics the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. A new study done by Robert Wright, MD of Children’s Hospital Boston … Continue reading →

Preparing for Shots

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. Here are some ways to be prepared for the pediatrician when it comes to shots. Dress your child appropriately. This will make the visit so much easier. Forget about impressing the staff or the … Continue reading →

Even More Ways to Use Medication Safely

Get ready for colds, the flu, RSV, stomach virus and all sorts of nasty things to come your little one’s way. Naturally, prevention is the best thing of all, but no matter what you do sometimes you baby gets sick anyway. When that happens, it is important to follow the directions of your pediatrician carefully and double check all medications that will be given to your child. The two previous posts, I covered some tips, guidelines and cautions about using medication safely for a baby or young child. If you missed those posts, you can click here: How to Use … Continue reading →

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. When done correctly, swaddling can instantly calm a fussy baby (assuming of course that all of the other needs are met, such as feeding, changing and burping). But swaddling is often hard to get. Sure, the nurse at the hospital or birthing center may show you exactly what to do to wrap your infant up as a little burrito, but let’s face … Continue reading →