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Pregnancy can be a scary thing, especially when it is the first pregnancy for a woman and her partner. One of the most frequently asked questions is whether the parents having sex during pregnancy is safe for the growing baby. In most cases, the answer is yes.
Your baby is growing in your uterus, which is [...]
By Alli RossOften times, the hormones produced during pregnancy can produce hair on your face and arms. If you are experiencing an increase in overall hair growth, it is due to the amplified production of various hormones in your body. Usually, this extra hair shows up on your face: above the lip and on the [...]
by Gary Direnfeld
There are few thoughts as terrifying as the abduction of your young child by a stranger. The fear causes parents to think long and hard about their children’s safety. They tell them in a very clear voice, “Do not to talk to strangers.”
The problem is though, that a child’s view of a stranger [...]
As of January 1, 2002, California adopted a state law the Unattended Child in Motor Vehicle Act “Kaitlyn’s Law”, (CA Vehicle Code Sections 15620, 15630, 15632), to outlaw leaving children unattended in a vehicle. If a child aged 0-6 years is left unattended in the vehicle, the responsible adult will be fined $100. Eleven states [...]
This year the National Child Passenger Safety week’s (February 12-18, 2006) focus was on booster seats. This reinforces the notion that even though booster seats are essential in protecting and saving children’s lives, they are still not used as long as they should. National Child Passenger Safety week emphasizes the importance of properly buckling up [...]
by Martin Smith
The crib is where your baby will spend a lot of their time and you want to be sure they are safe. Below are some of the questions (with the answers) that are asked about crib safety. Topics such as mattress position, how to place your baby in the crib, and general safety [...]
Riding a bicycle for transportation around town is a natural way to cut down on fossil fuel usage and greenhouse gas emissions. Besides, it’s fun! Most little children will love being included on these trips. Baby can be accommodated through several means, such as a bicycle baby seat or a bike trailer. The main consideration, [...]
If you’re raising your children naturally and in an environmentally responsible way, you care about every aspect of their care, including their toys. Good toys should not just be durable and biodegradable when they are no longer needed or worn out. They should also stimulate creativity and cause active learning. Mostly, a good toy should [...]
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care
Question:
Our local public pool offers swimming classes for parents with babies. This sounds like fun, but I’m wondering: Is this something I can do safely with my eight-month-old baby?
Learn about it
Swimming classes can be a fun experience to share with your baby and with other parent-baby pairs. The [...]
Most medications have not been tested in nursing women, so no one knows exactly how a given drug will affect a breast-fed child. Since very few problems have been reported, however, most over-the-counter and prescription drugs, taken in moderation and only when necessary, are considered safe. Even mothers who must take daily medication for conditions [...]
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