Search Results
You searched for sunscreen
-
Blog
Summer is in full swing, bringing with it sunny skies and lots of time outdoors. Whether it is afternoons at the pool or beach, or fun-filled days at summer camp, your kids are likely soaking up the sun. In my house, we have adopted a few hard and...
-
Baby
Your first summer as a parent can be a challenging time. The type of sunscreen you use on your child can be a daunting task, but should you use it at all on newborns? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American Academy of Pediatrics...
-
Community
A new study, reported this week at the annual meeting of cancer specialists, indicates that the most deadly form of skin cancer is on the rise. The incidence of melanoma has increased by 250% since the 1970’s. Researchers are studying why but...
-
Community
...Yikes! http://foodbabe.com/2013/05/05/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-ever-buy-sunscreen-again/...
-
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...
-
Parenting
-
Parenting
-
Blog
Summer is almost here (and for some of us in the south, it is already upon us). While summer might mean ice cream and barbecues, this season can feel like something entirely different to a pregnant woman: swollen ankles, relentless heat, and...
-
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...
-
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....
-
Health
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for the formation of bones as well as overall health, so getting enough is important, especially if your child has a food allergy. In children, low vitamin D may cause rickets (a softening of the bone resulting in...
-
Parenting
Babies of all ages love the playground, even if they are not quite old enough to participate in all of the fun. The fresh air and endless stimulation can keep a baby occupied for hours. But there are a few things to keep in mind before bringing...
-
Toddler
Over the past few years, a wealth of research has uncovered the many benefits of vitamin D for adults, ranging from improving bone health to boosting the immune system and protecting against a variety of diseases. But is vitamin D safe—or even...
-
Parenting
It’s almost that time of the season: to load up the kids, the sunscreen, and the beach towels for summer vacation. But as anyone who’s traveled with children knows, traveling with a family in tow is a completely different experience than traveling...
-
Blog
Believe it or not, there is an art to packing the perfect diaper bag. When your first baby is born, getting out of the house can be challenging and the fear that you left something important behind can really stress you out. While medical school...
-
Blog
Ahhh summer: running in the sprinklers, hands sticky from afternoon Popsicles, the smell of sunscreen and chlorine as the little ones scamper in from the pool. Those are the good days of summer, the days I can’t wait for as the school year...
-
Blog
Without a doubt, we feel an incredible burden to keep our kids safe. We make sure the car seat is installed correctly even before our little one is born. We are oh-so-careful on that first car ride home from the hospital. We worry if the baby is...
-
Parenting
Summertime is here, and so are the sweltering temperatures. Children love to play outside during the summer but as a parent, it’s your job to keep them safe. Here are a few things to keep in mind to protect your little one from the heat. Choose...
-
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...
-
Health
Summer heat can be hard enough on your baby, but adding a case of diaper rash can make it miserable. Diaper rash is a common condition characterized by redness and mild scaling on the diaper area. It’s usually caused by leaving a wet diaper on a...
-
Health
If your child suffers from eczema or other common skin conditions, you’re probably familiar with topical steroids. These skin creams and lotions have been used for the past 50 years to treat a variety of inflammatory skin conditions. They are...