Category Archives: Babies and Toddlers

Breastfeeding May Protect Women Against Breast Cancer

According to a study, breastfeeding may offer broad protection against breast cancer that extends to women who delay having children. Previous studies have shown that giving birth before age twenty five and having many children protects against certain types of … Continue reading

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Practical Parenting – Teaching Your Child What He Needs to Learn

I received a letter today from an exasperated mom of a 20-month old and it struck a chord in me. As a mother of six (4boys, 2 girls) I’ve been there, done that – and about pulled my hair out … Continue reading

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Parenting the Active Toddler

While many parents struggle to keep their toddlers away from the TV, there are others who have to deal with active toddlers who are constantly on the move and who look for avenues to attract their parents’ attention all the … Continue reading

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STOMACH AND BOWEL DISORDERS AMONG INFANTS

Disorder of the stomach and bowels is one of the most fruitful sources of the diseases of infancy. Only prevent their derangement, and, all things being equal, the infant will be healthy and flourish, and need not the aid of … Continue reading

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Feeding Baby: Transitioning to Solids

By Terri Hall-Jackson, Care2 Green Living contributing writer; http://www.care2.com/ With a full gourmet spectrum of options of baby foods on the market, how do you choose foods that are nutritious and safe? First foods usually include a cereal, such as … Continue reading

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Essential Oil Safety For Babies

You can start baby massage at around 2 months, but avoid it for a week or two before and after a baby is vaccinated. For babies this young, and until they are a year old, use just 1/2 percent dilution, … Continue reading

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Why is My Baby C rying?

Crying is a normal event in the lives of all babies.When a baby comes out of the woomb the first thing to do is crying. By the first cry he will take some air in to the lungs for the … Continue reading

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Tummy Rub for children with threadworms (pinworms)

Add to 30 mls of vegetable oil: * 4 drops of Thyme * 6 drops of Fennel * 4 drops of Cinnamon Rub on tummy in a clockwise direction.

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ABCs of Breastfeeding

From the first moment the infant is applied to the breast, it must be nursed upon a certain plan. This is necessary to the well-doing of the child, and will contribute essentially to preserve the health of the parent, who … Continue reading

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It’s Official: Cold Medicines are Too Risky for Small Children

As has been expected for months, the FDA has issued a warning stating that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are too risky for children under the age of 2. The warning states that “serious and potentially life-threatening side effects can … Continue reading

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