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 […]
This Blog is Moving - Visit Our New BlogOur new blog is now up and running!We’re really excited about the change because - as you’ll see - our new blog has LOTS of features that were missing from this one!Let’s not spend any more time here. instead, head on over to the new Homemade Baby […]
Child Development EUR Introducing Solid FoodsBy Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition SpecialistIs your baby starting to show signs of wanting to open her mouth and let a spoon in?
Three New Toy Recalls (US)If you have older children at home, then there are three new recalls of toys that you need to be aware of.The first involves Fake ‘Hillbilly’ teeth, which are high in lead. Considering that these are designed to be placed in the mouth, this recall is particularly.
Recall of Cereals (US)Malt-O-Meal is […]
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’,.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the Sudden Death of a New Born […]
Child Health EUR 5 Ways to Boost Kids Vitamin D LevelsBy Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid’s Nutrition SpecialistA recent study found that 7 out of 10 US children are deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is not just related to bones but can increase risk for heart disease by increasing blood pressure and lowering […]
Three New Toy Recalls (US)If you have older children at home, then there are three new recalls of toys that you need to be aware of.The first involves Fake ‘Hillbilly’ teeth, which are high in lead. Considering that these are designed to be placed in the mouth, this recall is particularly.
Child Health EUR Tamiflu UpdateBy […]
New Approaches for GBS diseasecurrently, researchers are investigating two other approaches: the development of a vaccine against group B strep and the development of a rapid, easily available, and accurate screening test that could be performed in labor with immediate results. A screening test would identify the women who carry GBS at the time of […]
Child Health EUR 7 out of 10 US Children Low in Vitamin DBy Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid’s Nutrition SpecialistOnce previously thought to only maintain bone health by regulating calcium status, recent research has found vitamin D does a lot more than boost bones. For the past several years, vitamin D has been one of […]
How Much Baby Food Can I Take on an Airplane?Just how much baby food, breast milk and formula are you allowed to carry in your hand luggage these days?If you’re planning to fly with your baby any time soon, then the answer to this question is probably EXTREMELY important to you. Yet, with all the […]