There are millions of toys out there, and hundreds of new ones hit the store shelves each year. Toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any child’s development. But it’s sobering to learn that in 2002, more than 212,000 children in the United States were treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries – and that 13 children died.
Consider these additional statistics from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign:
Feeding a baby for the first time is an exciting experience for any new parent. It can also be a little intimidating, especially if you don’t know what to expect. So here’s a quick guide to one important aspect of feeding – burping.
Burping helps to get rid of some of the air that babies tend to swallow during feeding. If babies aren’t burped frequently, too much swallowed air can lead to spitting up, crankiness, and gassiness in some babies. However, doctors believe that colic – 3 or more hours a day of continued crying – is probably not caused by gas. It may be hard to tell which came first, the gas or the colic, but research suggests that more often than not, a colicky baby has developed gas by swallowing too much air during crying spells. Prescribing antigas drops has not proven to be an effective way to treat colic or gas.
A lack of answers is part of what makes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) so frightening. SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants who are 1 month to 1 year old, and claims the lives of about 2,500 infants each year in the United States. It remains unpredictable despite years of research. Even so, you can take steps to help reduce the risk of SIDS in your infant. First and foremost, put your infant to sleep on his or her back if the baby is younger than 1 year old.
You’ve been waiting for this day for months: finally you get to meet your new baby. But if you’re like most new parents, you may not have a clear idea of what that meeting will be like.
It’s a good idea to prepare yourself for what your baby will do and how your baby will look the first time you meet.
The American Egg Board calls it incredible, but for children with an egg allergy, the egg is simply inedible.
One of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, egg allergy can pose many challenges for parents. Because eggs are used in many of the foods kids eat – and in many cases they’re “hidden” ingredients – an egg allergy is hard to diagnose. Ultimately, it’s up to parents to monitor what their children eat and to consult with the doctor when they have concerns about a possible allergic reaction.
