Do you know that there are actually hundreds of babies found dead in their own cribs because of unsafe bedding?

One of the most commn reactions of every couple once they knew that they are getting pregnant is EXCITEMENT! And because of this excited feeling for a little bundle of joy, they shop for the things that would seem to bring comfort and luxury to the baby including the crib and the beddings. Unfortunately, they sometimes forget that the simpler bedding is the mos advisable especially for infants.

Don’t buy thick quilts that are very, very soft. Although your little one would be very comfortable lying in these soft quilts, they can be at risk because of these beddings.  Thick blankets are not also advisable as well. If your baby’s room is cold, then just put on something that would make him feel warm like a set of pajamas.

Choosing the right product for your child can be a very daunting task especially now that there are thousands of medicines/products that are meant to be used for only one purpose. Below are some of the “pediatrician’s first choices” that you could buy in drugstores even without presciption.

Infants’ Mylicon Gas Relief Drops – This is the #1 choice of pediatricians when it comes to gas relief among infants.

Pedialyte - The recommended medicine to help your child feel better and rehydrated in case of diarrhea and severe vomitting.

Children’s Tylenol – Pediatrician’s trusted brand for reducing fever.

Baby Orajel Teething Pain Medicine – Most prescribed by pediatricians especially for first-teeth growers.

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Summer today is three times hotter than it was few years ago.  That is why it is important that you prevent your kids from being toasted during this hot season. If you have plans of hitting the beach, make sure that you put a sunblock that would fully protect your child’s skin from the harmful rays of the sun.

Typically, sunburns appear within minutes after being exposed to the sun without protection. However, it would take a couple of days before your child feels the pain and even blisters because of the sunburn.

A simple burn cream or soothing lotion may help your child feel relief if he already has sunburn. You must also see to it that you let them drink a lot of water to avoid skin dehydration. Better yet, don’t let them stay on the beach for too long!

Summer is fast approaching! This means vacation, beach, and other fun-filled activities that your kids would surely enjoy. Do you already have plans? If you want your kids to have a memorable summer and discover more of their talent at the same time, why not take advantage of the summer workshops near you?

There are various summer workshops where you can enroll your child. But before doing so, make sure that you ask first your child about his interest. If you would put him in a workshop that he doesn’t like, it wouldn’t make the activities worthwhile. Some of the most common summer workshops include art, dance, music, theater and so much more!

Enrollment is probably on-going by this time since its just a few weeks before the summer.  Use the internet and look for the workshops for kids near you.

We know for a fact that breast-fed babies have stronger immune system because of the nutrional benefits of mother’s natural milk. But there is more to breast-feeding than nourishing and nursing your young.

Many moms, including Hollywood actress Salma Hayek, believes that breastfeeding can strengthen the bond of the mother and the child. Because of the physical contact, there is an intimacy and connection happening between the two.

Aside from that, through breastfeeding, parents will also get to save ten times more money compared to the cost/expenses that they would have to deal if they would feed their babies formula milk.

This is also a great way to lose all that fats and weight that the woman gained during pregnancy. Therefore, if you want to get these benefits and more, don’t hesitate to breastfeed (or even share!) your baby.

Even though spanking is considered illegal in more than 20 countries, there are still some parents (particularly in countries located in Asia) who thinks that spanking is the right way to discipline their child. By the time that you spank or hit your children, you may show them who’s the Boss and create fear. However, you would never gain respect in the long run.

There are also other disadvantages of spanking that is why this is not advisable if you want to separate what is right from what is wrong.

1. Children who grew on spanking becomes aggressive.
2. They usually suffer from anxiety.
3. It teaches them that violence and aggression is the only way to solve problems.
4. It affects your child’s performance at school.

Keep in mind that being positive parenting is more powerful than spanking. There are other ways to discipline your child without hurting them.

If you want your child to develop his/her vocabulary early, experts suggest that gestures would be a great help in doing so.

A child who shows more gestures at an early age will eventually have stronger vocabulary/language skills later on. Researchers said that most of the children who have strong language skills belong to the priviledged family. Those children who are less priviledge usually have limited words or vocabularies.

Why? Probably, one of the main reasons for this is that families who are well-off have more objects that the child can see including toys, furnitures, and alike. These things provide the parents bigger opportunities in showing gestures that their children would imitate.

However, whether you have a place filled with stuff or not (and whether you believe the said research or not), the child-parent communication is still the main influence in your child’s mental development.

Do you have other ways in improving your child’s vocabulary?

Food allergy is something that you should give attention to.  This may lead to severe health problems and can be life-threatening as well.

In a recent study conducted by the experts in Chinese medicines, a fresh herbal antidote called FAHF-2 or Food Allergy Herbal Formula is said to be the “cure” for those who have food allergies particularly peanuts.  Dr. Xiu-Min Li, who spearheaded the research, said that it could also work on other food allergies as well including shellfish, fish, and even tree nut.

But even if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration already gave its approval to the FAHF-2, you must remember that the tests were only conducted on mice. It was only last year when the FAHF-2 was tested on humans.

Food allergies vary and so does the allergic reactions of the kids. Do you think that this animal-tested medicine may also do wonders on children and adults who are suffering from food allergies as well?

Our idea of “sleeping tight” is when you see kids smiling while their eyes are closed and travelling in their Dream Land. However, many parents (especially the first-time parents) are troubled if their babies, toddlers, or kids are snoring.

Snoring is actually normal. This is something that you should not be worried about. More often than not, a child snores if they have colds or allergies that would result to stuffy nose.

But there are some cases that you should be bothered with your child’s snoring. If your child usually catches his/her breath while sleeping or the snore seems to loud, he/she might be having a disorder called Sleep Apnea. Although this usually to the children between 3 up to 6 years old, sleep apnea may also occur in younger child as well.

See to it that you mention this to your pediatrician. This may cause your child to be inactive during daytime since they might be awaken during the night because of this sleeping disorder.

Do you think your child has a sleep apnea or you think that his/her snoring is something that you should not be worried about?

Many are probably aware that a book called “Chicken Soup for the Soul” exists. But not everyone knows why the author used the words “Chicken Soup” in the title.

Chicken soup has a lot of nutritional benefits not only to adults but even to infants, toddlers, and kids as well. For several decades now, it is considered as the most effective medicine that would help treat colds, fever, and other minor health conditions that your child usually encounters.

Several studies already showed that the simple ingredients used in making chicken soup can fight infection that causes colds. This includes the chicken (of course!), carrots, onions, and celery.

Unless your child’s colds is severe, don’t let them have a taste of the yucky medicine and let them hate you for doing so. Instead, try making a bowl of chicken soup to make them feel better.

Have you tried a chicken soup when you had colds before?