What You Might Not Know About Home Birth
photo credit: C-Serpents There are a lot of facts that are often put out in favor of and against home birth. It is always interesting to see how numbers and statistics can be manipulated on both sides...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Eases Infant Pain
photo credit: jcarter IN a bit of “duh!” news doctors are finally figuring out what breastfeeding mothers have know for quite a while. Nursing eases pain for infants. Of course they didn’t need to go...
View ArticleToxic Chemicals In Young Children
photo credit: fabioperez Parents are often warned to make sure that their children are wearing fire proof pajamas at night. The fear of a sudden fire happening at night while everyone is sleeping...
View ArticleVicks Vapo Rub Warning
When your little one is sick you want to do whatever you can to ease their symptoms and make them feel better fast. All of the changes in children’s cough and cold medicines over the last few years...
View ArticleChildhood Obesity What can you Do?
Childhood obesity is a significant public health problem. Almost 1/3 of all children in the United States ages 2-19 are overweight or at risk to become overweight. Extra pounds can lead to lifelong...
View ArticleBare Foot Blunders
With Memorial Day right around the corner, the season for going bare foot is here. Unfortunately, going bare foot can be dangerous. Here are some tips for parents from Dr Oliver Zong. Going bare foot...
View ArticleSoothing New Diaper Rash Ointment
Diaper rash is hard on babies, and treating it has been hard on moms and dads with ointments that are messy, greasy, and stain clothing. Lansinoh Laboratories, Inc., one of the world’s most popular...
View ArticleWin a Wii Fit with Dr Weigh
With childhood obesity reaching an all time high across the country, many parents struggle with how to help their children maintain a healthy weight with proper nutrition. Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, the...
View ArticleKeep Baby’s Skin Hydrated this Summer
With all of the exciting outdoor activities the summer brings, who doesn’t want to enjoy some “fun in the sun” with their children? Unfortunately, it takes a long time for a baby’s delicate skin to...
View ArticleTips for Healthy Teeth
As the summer heat hits its height, parents reach for the coldest of frozen treats to cool their kids down. After playing on the playground on a hot day, ice cream, popsicles, and cold fruity drinks...
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