Grain-based ingredients can also be of concern when it comes to babies. Certain strains of quinoa, for example, have shown high levels of allergic reactivity in tests. And materials like oats and oat extracts are subject to cross-contamination in pro
More..Fortunately, most babies are born with healthy eyes. If you sense that your child is having eye or vision problems, talk to your doctor. If issues like those listed below develop, the AOA recommends that you take your baby to the doctor immediately:
More..Navigating the world of parenthood can be tricky for any new mom or dad. Which diapers do you use? Crib or bassinet? Bottle or breast? Travel system or pram? The last thing a new parent wants to worry about is how to make their new baby well after
More..Should we even trust those ingredients that have been tested? It’s recommends that direct additives be fed to lab animals for at least 28 days. Of the roughly 1400 direct additives for which we found feeding data, only 852 were fed to lab animals
More..Protecting the most vulnerable including pregnant women and children; requiring manufacturers to provide health, safety, and use data on chemicals; demonstrating that chemicals in commerce are safe; identifying safer alternatives to toxic chemicals i
More..You’d think by baby I’d be all set when it comes to infant wear. And I am. Cross my heart and promise ’til the cows come home. But … two words. BABY LEGGINGS.
More..Valentine’s Day can be a tad commercial, but it’s so sweet to celebrate love with young kids, this can be easily overlooked. Far more distasteful than commercialization is the handful of hidden surprises that come with this annual public display of a
More..Do you or your kids have an ache or a pain? A sniffle? There’s plenty out there to help. There are many over-the-counter (OTC) drug products available to relieve common ailments. And each one comes with a mandated “Drug Facts” label listing what you
More..It’s the rare school without at least one vending machine dispensing snacks or drinks. While these machines can play an important role in boosting student wellbeing—or even just tide over a hungry kid—too many of them serve up foods filled with fat,
More..1. What’s the extent of the problem? One of my first surprises was to learn that there are more than 10,000 chemicals allowed in our food. Roughly half of these are purposely added, and they are called direct additives. The other half are chemicals
More... Around the fifth month, depth perception begins to develop, making the ability to grab your earrings or hair that much easier. . Your baby's ability to tell the difference between shades of color is developed by 5 months. By 8 months, it's almost
More..Summertime overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is a well-known danger for your skin. Did you know that the same UV-A and UV-B rays that can cause skin damage can also harm your eyes? Children’s eyes are especially vulnerable.
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