Parenting Tips
In children, the function and structure
of the eustacian tube which connects the middle ear space to
the nose has not fully developed, so they are more susceptible
than adults to ear infections.
*avoid exposure to cigarette smoke
*do not let baby suck on a bottle while lying flat on his back,
as this may allow formula to enter directly into the middle ear
*eliminate food allergens (cow's milk is the most common allergen;
wheat, eggs, corn, oranges, and peanut butter are also on the
list)
*dust and pet dander are also possible allergens
For
more tips for preventing ear infections, click here.
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Parenting Articles
ECO-FRIENDLY DISPOSABLE DIAPERS?
wired.com offers an un-biased report on "eco-friendly"
disposables and whether they really are better than normal disposables.
CHOOSING a breastpump - Do you REALLY
need a breast pump? Not every nursing mother needs a breast pump--need
for a pump is the exception rather than the rule. Click
here for more information.
SCIENTISTS LINK MALE INFERTILITY AND
TESTICULAR CANCER TO DISPOSABLE DIAPERS
Disposable diapers raise the temperature of baby boys' reproductive
organs, affecting their development, according to a scientific
study... Click
here for the complete article.
Consumer Reports advises parents to
use glass or opaque plastic bottles instead of the polycarbonate.
Polycarbonate is a clear, shiny, glassy-looking hard plastic.
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complete article.
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