August 21, 2008
Surprisingly, washing your plastic baby bottles may lead to long term health problems for your infant! We use the term may as there has been controversy in whether Bisphenol-A, a chemical found in most polycarbonate products, has long-term, damaging effects to babies exposed to it. This chemical is commonly released under high temperatures, such as those associated with sterilization – a common cleaning procedure used by many new moms. Not all plastic bottles contain this potentially harmful chemical. Some bottles state "Bisphenol-A Free" on their labels and some countries, such as Canada, prohibit the sale of plastic bottles containing this chemical altogether. Either way, properly washing and drying your plastic bottles can help reduce chemical exposure to your baby. Here's how:
- Fill half a sink with warm water and add a small amount of soap. Soak bottles and nipples for approximately ten minutes.
- Use a bottle brush to thoroughly scrub the inside of both the bottles and nipples.
- Use a clean dishcloth to clean the outside of the bottle. (NOTE: Sponges easily harbor bacteria and should never be used to clean your bottles.)
- Rinse the bottles, nipples and caps with warm water. Allow them to air dry on a drying rack.
Seems washing plastic baby bottles the old fashioned way is still the safest for your baby's health!
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April 22, 2008
Did you know that approximately one in seven children will develop lead poisoning? How about that three-quarters of housing in the United States contains lead-based paint, the number one source of lead poisoning for children? If you were not aware of these facts, then for your health and that of your family's, it is important for you to become more educated on lead exposure and lead poisoning as unborn babies, children and adults are all at risk.
Read our article titled Protect Your Baby From Lead Exposure And Lead Poisoning to learn common sources of lead exposure, symptoms of lead poisoning and how to protect your family from it. From professionally removing lead-based paints, to washing your hands regularly, to having your healthy child tested for abnormal blood lead levels (even children with no symptoms who appear healthy can have high levels of lead in their blood), this article can help protect your family and decrease risks of lead poisoning in your household and in the enviroment.
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March 28, 2008
No matter the size of your baby, all babies are bony – or at least when it comes to bone count! Did you know that babies are born with over 300 bones in their compact, little bodies yet adults have only 206 bones? This is due to the fact that babies have a high amount of cartilage in their bones that will later harden into bone material, fusing separate bones together into one, single bone. A baby's skull, for example, has spacing between the bones that essentially make the birthing process safer and easier. As the baby develops, these spaces will close together to form a unified skull. It is through this process that the number of individual bones in a child's body decreases as he or she gets older. Therefore, the truth lies in bone count – even chubby babies are, literally, bony!
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March 27, 2008
Protecting your infant's ability to breathe freely is not an easy task. Mold, germs, dust mites and second-hand smoke can all take their toll on your baby's respiratory system, potentially causing an increase in chest infections and the development of asthma. Shy of keeping your baby inside a bubble, there is little that can be done to completely eliminate every potentially harmful pathogen that he may come in contact with. However, there are many actions that can be taken to ensure your infant has the best chance pf developing normal, healthy lungs while in the comfort of his new home. Read our article 5 Ways To Protect Infant Breathing and start taking action today!
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