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Feeding peanut butter to a baby used to be taboo. Not anymore. According to new guidelines from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the answer to the question of whether or not you can feed your baby peanut butter is...
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Dr. Sara and I spent a whirlwind weekend with the Bundoo team in the Big Apple at the New York Baby Show. We met some incredible expecting and new parents, shared our excitement about Bundoo, and even entered many parents for some spectacular...
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Toddler
There are many artificial sweeteners on the market today, and it can be confusing for parents to understand what they are and where they are found in food. Artificial sweeteners are generally created in a lab, with the exception of Stevia, which is...
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Toddler
The market for “organic” food is booming in the United States as consumers look for safer and healthier options. According to industry sources, the organic segment of the produce industry is the fastest growing segment of the market. But what is...
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Pregnancy
There’s no question that pregnant women who smoke are putting their unborn babies in danger. The negative consequences associated with smoking during pregnancy include ectopic pregnancy, problems with the placenta, preterm delivery, and...
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If you’ve been pregnant, you probably have been in this scenario before: it’s 9 p.m., you’re constipated, and you’ve tried everything you can think of to resolve “the situation”…yet nothing has worked. You page your doctor’s answering service, but...
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This is sponsored content. Tennis balls, hard candy, acupuncture, belly dancing…across the world and throughout the years, women have been trying all kinds of different ways to deal with the pain of labor and delivery without using pain...
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A new study “Randomized Trial of Peanut Consumption in Infants at Risk for Peanut Allergy” was published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine that may change the way your doctor views the prevention of peanut allergy. In the...
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Baby
In 2012, Consumer Reports caused a stir when it released a report showing that many rice products, including food for infants and children, contained high levels of arsenic. Arsenic is a semi-metallic chemical found in water, soil, and some foods....
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Pregnancy
While you’re pregnant, it is important to follow a healthy diet and choose a variety of foods that will provide you with all the nutrients you and your baby need. This is certainly possible if you’re a vegetarian, but you’ll have to be mindful of...
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Parenting
Electronic cigarettes (also known as: e-cigarettes, e-cigs, vapors, Juul, or nicotine vaporizers) are battery-powered devices designed to mimic the smoking experience without burning tobacco. They’ve exploded in popularity as a “safer” alternative...
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Health
You carefully applied and re-applied sunscreen and kept your baby covered with a hat and other protective clothing, but the next day you notice distinctive red- or pink-skinned hallmarks of a sunburn. What do you do now? Just as your baby is more...
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Health
Joyful Mess of Motherhood Dirty diapers. Spit up. Potty accidents. Muddy floors. Dirty clothes piled up. And food (so much food!) that somehow reaches the craziest places at EVERY SINGLE meal. Good news, though. Not only is it worth it, but...
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Community
Recently the Food and Drug Administration investigated rice and rice-containing foods and found variable amounts of arsenic present. Last year, similar concerns were raised about arsenic in juice products. The FDA continues to research the...
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Toddler
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a processed food superstar. Found in everything from cookies and cakes to ketchup, salad dressing, canned soup, and even infant formula, it’s most prevalent in soft drinks and fruit juices. But should HFCS play a...
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Toddler
About 5 percent of Americans, both children and adults, follow a vegan diet, according to the Vegetarian Resource Group. By definition, vegans eat no flesh foods or products derived from animals. This includes dairy and animal products, such as...
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Toddler
You’ve probably heard that toddlers and children shouldn’t drink soda, but what about fruit juice? It sounds like a healthy and natural alternative, but despite the pictures of fruits and vegetables on the label, fruit juice is not necessarily a...
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Baby
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a controversial chemical used to make hard plastics (known as polycarbonate) and to line metal-based food and beverage containers, where it helps prevent rust and increases shelf life. BPA can be transferred to the food in...
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Pregnancy
Getting enough calcium during pregnancy is important to support both you and your baby. Your body always needs calcium, but many moms don’t realize that calcium requirements go up significantly during pregnancy, when calcium is used to help build...
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Baby
Natural and organic mattresses are some of the fastest-growing segments of the mattress market. Parents are drawn to these mattresses because of safety concerns over mattresses made with synthetic materials and “outgassing,” or the release of...
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Health
Spending time out of doors is just one of the many benefits of summer. Keeping kids safe from outdoor pests is sometimes a chore, especially in the age of the Zika and chikungunya viruses. Both viruses are transmitted by the bite of infected...
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Everybody likes free product samples! Whether it’s a new diaper cream or a BBQ chip brand you’ve never heard of before, getting a free sample is always so exciting. That’s why Bundoo has partnered with Sampler, which allows us to match you with...
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On January 5, 2016, emergency crews were called to Our Kids Daycare and Learning Center in Middleton, Idaho. The reason: concern for carbon monoxide poisoning. The daycare center’s director, Robin Hagaman, noted that some of the 12 toddlers in the...
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Teething is a normal part of being an infant and toddler and rarely requires any medication. Over the course of two years, children will “cut” twenty teeth. During that time, teething is blamed for everything from poor sleep to diarrhea to colds...
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I was raised on beef and potatoes. My kids have seen quite a bit of bacon and ham in their lifetimes, and steak is always requested on birthdays. In fact, my crew would pipe in and tell you bacon is one of their favorite foods. And my husband has a...
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Toddler
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for bone health, so getting enough is key, especially during childhood and particularly if you have a food allergy. Allergies to milk, eggs, or fish can make meeting the daily vitamin D requirements a challenge....
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Health
Lead is especially dangerous because it accumulates in a chlid’s developing brain and nervous system, potentially causing all sorts of developmental and behavioral issues. While it’s virtually impossible to completely avoid lead — it’s present...
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Parenting
Choosing a highchair can sometimes feel like buying a car. There are many makes and models, with a huge range of designs and features. Highchair designs are continually updated and there are regulations and standards in the industry that are meant...
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Toddler
With concerns about the way food is processed, along with how and what animals are being fed, a growing number of adults are choosing a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. As a result, more children are exposed to this type of diet. People who follow a...
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Baby
Depending on what you read, xenoestrogens are either causing a major health epidemic among our children, or they are a scare tactic used by political and health activists to make parents worry needlessly. Xenoestrogens are defined as environmental...
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Baby
Preparing for your newborn’s arrival home can be really fun — designing a nursery, all those adorable new onesies—but there’s a serious side as well: you want to make sure your home environment is as safe as possible. Here are some of the essential...
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Parenting
Which of your toddler’s toys do you think is the most dangerous? According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), toy vehicles account for more than 11,000 injuries every year, or 13 percent of all reported toy-related injuries,...
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Head lice may affect millions in the United States each year. They are not a health hazard or a sign of uncleanliness, though they are a source of embarrassment and are the cause for many lost days of school and millions of dollars spent on...
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Baby
When it comes to feeding your new baby, breast milk is best for both you and your child. But in some cases—mothers of premature babies, women with a low milk supply or adoptive parents—fully breastfeeding isn’t always a viable option. In these...
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Community
I came across this article yesterday and it really got me thinking. I used to buy mostly, if not all, organic products. As of lately, I have been buying more of a mix (conventional & organic). The cost of buying only organic was just getting to...
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Parenting
Kitchens are often the center of a house—they are the most heavily traveled room in most homes, where family members gather to eat, prepare food, and just hang out. Kitchens are also one of the most dangerous rooms in your house for a toddler. Here...
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Pregnancy
You’ve no doubt heard the old saying that “Pregnancy means eating for two,” but it’s a good idea to keep in mind that one of you is very small. While you’re pregnant, it is important to follow a nutritious meal plan. However, your overall diet...
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Baby
Your 10 month old baby is likely into everything these days, and by bedtime, you likely have quite a mess on your hands. At this age, it can be quite a challenge to keep your little one clean and presentable. Here are a few tips to help along the...
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Community
Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone had any advice on cleaning bath time toys and storage. I have a net that captures all of the toys and lets them air dry, but I feel like I should do more to keep them clean. However, I am afraid regular cleaning...
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Pregnancy
Did you know that about one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect? Although not all birth defects are preventable, a woman can take steps to increase her chances of having a healthy baby. One of these steps for all women of childbearing...
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Baby
Women smokers may wonder if it’s safe to smoke while breastfeeding. There are very few reasons a woman should not breastfeed, and smoking is not one of them. The benefits of breast milk are too numerous to overlook and should not be passed up just...
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Community
My 2 oldest boys have allergies pretty bad and they get it from daddy I have like no allergies and almost never get sick but daddy gets sick pretty easily and he has bad allergies almost everything gets him allergies dust real bad and of course...
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Hi! My name is Becca Freund. I’m a student at Rochester Institute of Technology. My major is Industrial Design – meaning I design products. This year, I will be working on my thesis. I want to design a modular product that will combine...
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Health
It’s normal for young children to get colds. Sometimes, a child can have as many as 10 colds before he or she turns 2. As a parent, you will always worry when your little one gets sick, even if it is just a harmless cold. The common cold can make...
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Baby
Your baby is likely into everything these days, and by bedtime, you likely have quite a mess on your hands. At this age, it can be quite a challenge to keep your little one clean and presentable. Here are a few tips to help along the way. Bathing...
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Health
Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious disorder that can result in the death of a child if it’s not recognized and treated early. Though the exact cause is unknown, Reye’s syndrome often occurs in children and teens who have taken aspirin to help...
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Pregnancy
The placenta is a pancake-shaped organ designed to act as an exchange between the mother’s and baby’s blood supply. Not only does it produce the “pregnancy hormones” of chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), estrogen, and progesterone, it is also...
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Parenting
A recent viral YouTube video from a home security camera shows a 2-year-old boy saving his twin brother in an impressive act of heroism. In the video, twins Bowdy and Brock Shoff were seen playing on the open drawers of a dresser on the early...
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Health
Skin lightening is the use of creams over time to decrease melanin, the substance that gives skin its pigment. Less melanin means lighter skin. This may also be called “skin whitening” or “skin bleaching.” Under a dermatologist’s care, lightening...
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It’s estimated that more than 7 million children suffer from a nut allergy, making nut allergies one of the most common (and potentially dangerous) food allergies. Most of these allergies are mild, but some nut allergies can be very severe and...
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Baby
It’s a fact of life: all babies have gas. For some babies, passing gas poses no problem and they hardly seem to experience any discomfort. For others, gas can cause discomfort and result in symptoms including fussiness, a hard belly, squirming, and...
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Toddler
The vast majority of cow’s milk sold in America today has been pasteurized, or treated with heat to kill bacteria and contaminants. In recent years, however, raw milk, or unpasteurized milk, has surged in popularity. Raw milk proponents argue...
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Parenting
When you’re reading labels, make sure they say broad-spectrum protection with UVA and UVB coverage. UVA and UVB rays are the rays that cause skin damage and skin cancer, and it’s important that both are listed on the label. Choose...
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Toddler
Calcium is an essential part of a growing child’s diet. It’s not only needed for muscle and bone development and strength, but also for the proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system. In addition, it plays a role in maintaining...
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Health
Years ago, managing diarrhea meant eliminating food and focusing on hydrating the child, in the hopes of curtailing stool output. Then the thinking turned to offering foods that were somewhat constipating, such as bananas and rice, while...
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Baby
It’s normal for young children to get colds. Sometimes, a child can have as many as 10 colds before he or she turns 2. As a parent, you will always worry when your little one gets sick, even if it is just a harmless cold. The common cold can make...
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Parenting
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It’s the New Year, and many men and women are gearing up to make (and hopefully keep) their New Year’s resolutions. However, if you are pregnant, here are some resolutions you should probably skip. 1. Getting healthy by trying a juice cleanse or...
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The content for this blog was provided by Infantino in accordance with Bundoo’s Editorial Policy. Moms don’t come in one size, shape, or style — and neither do their babies! So it shouldn’t be a surprise that there is no one-size-fits-all way...
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Every day in the news, there are articles, interviews, and new research findings showing just how bad sugar is for our health. As an ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) for kids, I see countless preschoolers with chronic runny noses, congestion,...
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Lifetime has an all-new “unscripted” series, “Born in the Wild,” which documents couples’ decisions to forgo birth in a hospital and instead give birth in nature on their own terms without assistance. “In this new series, families take one step...
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This is sponsored content. It happens with distressing regularity: a breastfeeding mom is kicked out of someplace simply because she’s breastfeeding. In February, it was a courtroom in Alabama, where Jeanna Harris was kicked out of the courtroom...
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Your newborn’s skin is perfect—right up until it’s not! Newborn babies have tender, new skin that has unique needs of its own. And it can be confusing knowing what to do when your baby breaks out in a rash, thanks to the thousands of products out...
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Toddler
Food groups may be confusing, but once you get the hang of them, they are your secret weapon for planning balanced, nutritious meals and snacks for your child. What are food groups? Food groups are categories of food that are similar in nutrients....
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Pregnancy
When you have gestational diabetes, your diabetes care team may prescribe insulin to help you reach your blood glucose goals. Some women who inject insulin use an insulin pen. Keep in mind that there are several different pens to choose from and...
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Health
Everyone gets constipated at some point, even toddlers. When parents are juggling toilet training and picky or erratic eating, panic over a toddler not producing poo can set in. Don’t worry too much, though. A change in your toddler’s diet may be...
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Toddler
Have you have ever watched a television ad that made food look so tasty that you left home to get it or immediately called it in for delivery? You are not alone—food advertising works! The food industry is smart and knows how to appeal to not only...
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Toddler
Chocolate-coated granola bars? Fruit juice cocktail? White bread? These aren’t necessarily the foods that will get you or your family closer to being healthy. Yet, roll down the aisles of the grocery store, and you’ll be inundated with hundreds of...
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Toddler
If you spend any amount of time searching online for health information, you will no doubt discover sites claiming that you have “hidden” food allergies or intolerances. Name your favorite chronic ailment, i.e. headaches, bloating, acne, even brain...
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Baby
Along with innerspring mattresses, foam mattresses are the second most common type of mattress. Foam mattresses are made from polyurethane, a lightweight material that is easier to handle and carry than the heavier innerspring mattresses. When...
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Baby
While your 8-month-2-week-old baby may not be walking yet, he or she is hopefully making great strides forward when it comes to eating, playing, and developing. It’s hard work growing up! The new world of screen time In 2015, the American Academy...
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Baby
Fans of natural products (and happy babies) often have high hopes for amber teething necklaces. These necklaces and bracelets are made from amber, a luminous yellow-gold substance that artisans shape into beads. Necklace makers say that when your...
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Baby
Allergies are increasingly common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 10.6 percent of children report environmental allergies — more than double the number of children with food allergies. While there are many...
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Toddler
Any parent would worry if they saw signs of puberty in their toddler. But in reality, premature breast development in little girls is fairly common, with a peak incidence anywhere from 6 months to 2 years of life and the other around the ages of...
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Health
Selective IgA deficiency is a common primary immunodeficiency in which there is very little or no detectable immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the blood and body secretions (of the ears, nose, mouth, sinuses, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and...
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Baby
Food has calories, and while adults may wish them away, calories and nutrients are essential to your child’s health. But where do calories come from? Macronutrients — known as protein, fat, and carbohydrate — are the “big three” nutrients that...
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Health
Is dry, cracking, itchy skin causing your child (and you) to be downright miserable this winter season? Is the condition made worse by sub-zero arctic blasts of cold air that seem to greet you every time you walk outside? Are over-the-counter...
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1. Introduction Welcome to Bundoo.com (“Bundoo” or “Site”), which is owned and operated by Interactivation Health Networks, LLC, d/b/a The Wellness Network (“we”, “us” or “Company”). By visiting or interacting on the Site, you (“User”, “you” or...
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Every so often, an illness outbreak peaks in the United States, raising red flags with health officials. Inevitably, the ensuing coverage of the illness ignites fear and panic in the hearts of parents everywhere. Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a...
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a species of bacteria normally found in the intestines of people and animals. Most strains of E. coli are harmless, but others can make you very ill. One specific strain called O157:H7 causes severe diarrhea and can...
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Parenting
You’ve done everything possible to babyproof your house: crawled around on the floor to look for dangers, plugged all the sockets, put cushions on sharp corners, and gated off dangerous areas. But when it comes to the bathroom—a room full of...
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Parenting
Creating a safe environment for your baby is not a one-time event. In reality, babyproofing is a constant effort that goes on long after installing the childproof locks on your cabinets and putting in outlet plugs. Incorporate these tips into your...
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Parenting
Bundoo is dedicated to providing evidence-based information that parents can rely on, as well as an opportunity for parents to interact directly with our Bundoo doctors and healthcare experts and each other. There are several types of content on...
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Health
Food poisoning can be an uncomfortable and prolonged discomfort for adults, but in an infant or child, food poisoning can be a serious condition. Food poisoning typically occurs when an infant or child consumes a food or drink that is contaminated...
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Pregnancy
When you have Gestational Diabetes, making healthy food choices is one of the best ways you can manage your blood glucose while providing enough nutrients to you and your growing baby. This doesn’t mean you have to go on a boring,...
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Toddler
If you ask a toddler what a “superfood” is, you might end up hearing a lot about macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, chocolate milk, pizza, and pasta. Just like babies, however, toddlers need a healthy and varied diet to fuel their development...
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Parenting
It’s the 21st century version of the trusted neighborly reference: the online rating. Whether it’s reviews of services or products, people are increasingly relying on online rating systems and reviews to make purchasing decisions. According to a...
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Baby
Parents, you are nearing the finish line that marks the end of infancy. Soon you will have a toddler on your hands. This is an exciting transition that will affect all aspects of your child’s life. By now, many 11-month-old babies are eating...