Looking After Your Baby’s TeethDid you know that your baby’s dental care should begin even BEFORE his first teeth emerge from his gums?Dentists actually recommend using a piece of damp gauze - or even a soft washcloth - to remove milk residue from baby’s gums from birth. Whilst this might.
Prenatal Testing Techniques- Aminocentesis, Sonography, Fetoscopy, […]
Baby Development How to Keep Babies Cool in the Summer HeatBy Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition SpecialistAlthough it feels like it took forever, summer is finally here and so is the hot weather. With Independence Day right around the corner, families are planning fun activities that are more than likely outdoors. Adults […]
Baby Development Fussy Baby? Linking Genes, Brain, and Behavior in ChildrenBy Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition SpecialistEvery personality is unique, and it can be a fun experience to watch a babys personality develop. Along with personality comes temperament, and as every parent knows that attribute varies greatly amongst babies. Some babies are […]
Recall of Action Figures (UK)Certain Action Figures sold at Poundland have been found to contain excessive levels of lead.The products involved are ‘Wrestling Figures with Accessories’ Action Figures (with a barcode of 5025066440008 and an item number of 44000) and ‘True Hero Action Figures’,.
Recall of Cereals (US)Malt-O-Meal is recalling its unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened […]
Child Nutrition Gluten Free Recipe of the Month: Quinoa TabouliBy Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition SpecialistOne of the best parts of summer, for produce lovers everywhere, is the abundance of fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits. It is also the time for lots of picnics and barbecues; requiring a whole new set of […]
Baby Health Breastfed Babies Weaned Later than Formula Fed BabiesBy Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition SpecialistIt is recommended by experts across the globe to hold off on starting an infant on solids until at least 4 to 6 months of age; with some experts claiming no sooner than 6 months. Ideally, an […]
Child Development ER Doc Gives Tips for Keeping Kids SafeBy Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition SpecialistSummertime brings with it an abundance of fresh produce, sunshine, and warm weather. Unfortunately it also carries with a whole new set of potential risks for small children. As the temperatures rise, so do pediatric emergency room […]
Baby Health UK Adopts New Growth Charts Based on Breastfed BabiesBy Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition SpecialistAll newborn babies have their growth rates graphed on birth charts for the first few years of life. This charting method has worked relatively well, with one exception. The glaring difference when using birth charts has […]
Premature Rupture of MembranesPremature rupture of the membranes(PROM) occurs as an uncontrollable gush or leakage of fluid. By definition, PROM is rupture of the membrane that occurs more than 12 hours before the onset of labor. If this occurs before 37 weeks gestation, it may be called preterm premature rupture o/the membranes(PPROM).In the past, due […]
Baby Development Needs of Bottle Feeding Mums NeglectedBy Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition SpecialistResearchers and health experts agree, breast is best when it comes to infant feeding. However, many women cannot or do no breastfeed for a range of personal reasons. Many babies, even if breastfed, do receive infant formula during their […]