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Ahhh….the holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a time for family, giving and having fun. So what better way to celebrate the holidays than with a giveaway! Thanks to our generous friends at Go Mama Go Designs, OrganicKidz and Simple Wishes, two of our lucky fans will win one of the following fabulous gift packages. [Read More…]
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As a neonatal ICU nurse, lactation consultant, Clinical Nurse Educator and member of the Healthcare Without Harm’s Nurses Work Group, I am passionate about the health and well-being of our babies and children. This was the reason I developed Babies411.com. Several years ago, when I was in the development phase of my business, I learned about the toxins that our children (and we) are exposed to on a daily basis (read about my ah-ha moment here). From that day on, it has been my mission to educate parents and healthcare providers about toxins and how to reduce our everyday exposure. I knew that I had to inform my colleagues about this and look to introduce safer products into our hospitals. This is when I found Earth Mama Angel Baby and my desire started to become a reality. [Read More…]
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It’s November, which means that Prematurity Awareness Month is upon us. The March of Dimes estimates that 1 in 8 babies are born prematurely. In the United States, half a million babies are born prematurely each year! The March of Dimes released the 2011 Premature Birth Report card and the United States scored a “C” when compared with other countries around the world. I don’t know about you, but a “C” is not what I would like to see on my report card.
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October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness (SIDS) month…
Did you know there has been much attention placed on padded crib bumpers and its correlation to SIDS? Traditional pillow-like bumper pads are not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. These products may increase the risk of suffocation if an infant’s face presses against the padding. In addition, air does not flow as freely when using traditional padded bumpers. Overheating and re-breathing of carbon dioxide are two factors associated with an increase risk of SIDS. As a child gets older, the crib bumper can also be used as a leverage device which can result in falls and injury.
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Lions and frogs and monsters…oh my….and, they’ve never looked cuter! Is this your baby’s first Halloween and are you looking for the perfect costume for your adorable baby? Well, do we have a treat (not a trick) for you. Take a look at our top 10 adorable Halloween picks. It was hard to choose, but we finally made our finally decision. Here are our picks:
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