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Cutting Corners On Formula Could Be Fatal

In tough economic times, families are cutting back everywhere. One practice that could be deadly is cutting back on formula. Some parents are actually watering down formula in order to make it stretch further. Not only is this unwise, holding back needed nutrition for you baby, but it could be fatal. The Todayshow.com is reporting on a story about one mom who almost lost her five-month-old son because she watered down his formula. She was shopping with him at a store when he curled up and stopped breathing. The culprit was water intoxication. The baby was rushed to the hospital … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving in the Emergency Room

We have been very fortunate. Up until this point, neither of my younger children had ever wound up in the emergency room. That all changed on the night before Thanksgiving, when our adventurous two-year-old (his first word after Mama and Dada was “uh-oh”) obtained a gash that required emergency care. It was our fault really. While our older children were sent off to bed, we kept our youngest up while we were finishing up putting the Christmas tree together. It was a way to spend some time with him alone, and finish up our task without the interruption of the … Continue reading →

Safety Alert! Traces of Melamine in U.S. Formula

Here is important news for anyone who is currently using infant formula. The Associated Press is reporting that traces of the industrial chemical Melamine has been found in the top-selling brands of infant formula. Melamine is the chemical that was found in formula from China as well as some chocolates. The Chinese formula has been linked to the deaths of at least three infants and the illness if more than 50,000 others. The Food and Drug Administration is urging parents and caregivers not to stop using formula because this would be a dangerous overreaction to keep formula away from babies … Continue reading →

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 Blog Month in Review: October 2008

If you had an October baby, congratulations! I hope that you will spend some time with us here at Families.com, as we bring you the latest news and tips for you and your family. Here is the Baby Blog month in review for October. October 1st Insect Repellent and Young Children Protecting my children is the number one priority, but one thing that I tend to avoid is insect repellent. I figure that putting additional chemicals on my kids is not the best idea, that is until now. These days, a mosquito bite is not just an annoyance, but it … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: October 20th Through October 26th

As parents, we always worry about our children. It is so important to stay informed, whether it is an issue with BPA in plastics or baby clothing that is causing medical issues. Explore the posts in the Baby Blog for the week of October 20th through October 26th. October 20th Baby Blog Week in Review: October 13th Through October 19th October 22nd 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 … 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 →