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Kids Health Notes

Archive for the ‘Infant Care, Safety and Health’ Category

August 19th, 2008

Kids Health Notes give-away: Amazon giftcard - winner

Thanks to everyone who joined the contest for an Amazon Giftcard, AND for sharing your experience and tips on breastfeeding. I will put all your ideas in a separate post and have the rest benefit from your wisdom and honesty.
Meanwhile, we have a winner! By random drawing -
#137 Kathleen, who shares -  
To […]

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July 3rd, 2008

Managing pain when preemies can’t say "Ouch!"

Premature babies, or infants admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit, most often go through as many as 62 painful procedures each day. Anyone seeing these children being pricked, stubbed, and poked would likely cry “Ouch! STOP!”. Since an infant can’t say anything yet, one would at least expect some form of reaction - […]

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June 12th, 2008

Medical miracle of a baby born twice

Here’s a literal meaning to the term “born again.”
A fatal tumor was found in the fetus of Keri McCartney, bigger than the baby itself and robbing needed blood for her to completely develop. So the doctors at Texas Children’s Hospital performed what would be a medical miracle!

Tags: baby born again, baby born twice, child, […]

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June 10th, 2008

Junior celebrity health: Tori Spelling gave birth to a girl

Another celebrity tot has just entered this world!
Image details: Tori Spelling Book Signing served by picapp.com
Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott also welcome their second child! !
Stella Doreen McDermott, at 6-pound, 8-ounces, was born June 9, 2008. Most likely we will see the new baby take part in her parents’ […]

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June 10th, 2008

Junior Celebrity Health: Jessica Alba gave birth to a girl!

Marijke of WomWithin tagged me to a game of pregnancy meme, so I thought I’d stop talking about celebrities for a while and insert a good game of meme/tagging.. Oh wait… Let’s talk about pregnancy tags AND celebrities!
Celebs first:

Image details: The Eye - Premiere served by picapp.com
Jessica Alba and […]

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June 9th, 2008

Kids Health Notes give-away: Kushies cloth diapers

Let me tell you, new babies can be very expensive! 
Diapers alone can cost up to $1,500 to $2,000 or more on disposables by the time baby is done with them. That would be anywhere from $0.16 to $0.25 cents per diaper. Now compare that reusable or cloth diapers at around 12 cents a diaper with […]

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May 27th, 2008

Health alert: Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream has harmful ingredients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to discontinue use of Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream, marketed by MOM Enterprises, Inc. The product was found to have harmful ingredients that can cause respiratory distress or vomiting in infants.
Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream (click for image) is used by nursing mothers to heal and soothe […]

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May 24th, 2008

Kids Health Notes Give-away: Pediped children’s shoes

Now these are the shoes to have… well, for your baby and toddler’s feet anyway!
Our children may not be able to articulate it, but it is so important for them to have the right shoes for their developing feet. It’s not just about style or the right fit. Babies need to have a feel […]

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May 1st, 2008

Indian baby throwing ritual worse than Jacko

GASP!!!!
If you thought Michael Jackson’s stunt of placing his son over the balcony was bizarre, well now, think again.
Devotees of a Muslim shrine in India have been doing this religious ritual to bless the child with good health.

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Now this may well be a religious ritual, but it doesn’t mean it should be practiced, […]

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April 29th, 2008

Skin contact with mom soothes preemies’ pain

Appropriately used, a mother’s touch helps a child know he is valued and loved.
Today my 4 month old son had trouble napping. He had his shots yesterday and nothing seemed to soothe him. Until I just held him close and rubbed my hand in circles on his back. He quieted down enough to […]

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