Sep
14
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Our last blog post was about Baby Safety Month. Over time, many of the baby tips of the past have become outdated and even are found to be dangerous. Here are some of the top outdated baby tips from Parents.com:
Myth: Babies should be bathed every day. Since babies don’t move around as much as older children and adults, they don’t need a daily bath. In fact, using too much soap on a baby’s sensitive skin can dry it out.
Myth: Treat a baby’s high fever with an alcohol rubdown. Not only does alcohol not bring down a baby’s fever, but it may cause harm when absorbed by the skin.
Myth: Never apply sunscreen to an infant’s skin. The risks of sunburn and skin cancer later in life are far greater than the risk of an allergic reaction to sunscreen. The AAP now recommends limiting a baby’s sun exposure and lightly applying SPF 15 if a baby will be exposed to the sun’s rays.
Myth: Babies should sleep on their stomachs. The experts have really flipped on this one over the years. The current opinion is that babies should sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of SIDS.
For more baby tips, see the AAP’s Healthy Children website.
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Sep
07
Wednesday, September 07th, 2011
September is Baby Safety Month. Here are 5 safety tips for parents:
Always place your baby in a rear-facing car seat. Make sure you know how to correctly install the seat.
Always fasten safety belts when your baby is in a car seat, stroller, carrier or swing.
Make sure your baby’s crib conforms to safety standards. Keep pillows and blankets out of the crib while your baby is an infant.
Never try to cook while holding your baby and never leave your baby unattended in the bathtub.
When your baby starts crawling, use approved safety gates to block staircases and other unsafe areas.
Read more about baby safety on the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) website.
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