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• Breastfeeding protects your baby against a range of health problems.
• Breastfeeding also has health benefits for you.
• There are numerous resources available to help you be successful at breastfeeding.
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Study Links Early Introduction of Solid Foods to Obesity
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• Starting formula-fed babies on solid foods before 4 months can increase their risk for obesity.
• Breastfeeding decreases your baby’s risk for obesity.
Steering Clear of Poison Ivy
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• Stay away from plants that have shiny leaves or leaves in a pattern of three.
• If exposed, shower with lots of soap as soon as possible.
• Rash from poison ivy can appear within a few hours or a few days and can last up to two weeks.
• You can treat at home with calamine lotion and cool showers.
• If your child has a high fever or the itch is not controlled by home remedies, call your doctor.
Being Healthy on the Cheap
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• Save money on fresh produce by buying it in season or from a local farm.
• You can find good bargains by buying generic brands or taking the time to clip coupons.
• Cutting back on meat, sugary beverages, and portion sizes is not only healthy, but will also save you money.
Taking the Guess Work Out of Your Diet: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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• Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, seafood, and low-fat dairy products.
• Limit saturated fats, trans fats, sodium, dietary cholesterol, added sugars, and refined grains (e.g., white flour).
• Balance what you eat (calories consumed) with what energy you use (calories expended).
• Increase your physical activity with a minimum goal of exercising at least 150 minutes each week.
• Even if you are at a healthy weight, physical inactivity and/or lack of proper nutrition puts you at risk for many diseases including cancers, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease—so get moving and eating the right kinds of food.
Baked Eggrolls Recipe
These eggrolls are not only healthy, but also delicious. You can even make a big batch and freeze some to eat later. If you aren’t picky about how the eggrolls look, kids love to help fill and fold them. (Recipe … Continue reading
New Car Safety Seat Guidelines – Toddlers Should be Rear Facing Until Age 2
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• Children should be in rear-facing car seats until they turn 2 or reach the car seat’s height and weight limit.
• Children under 2 are 75 percent less likely to be severely injured or die in a car crash if they are rear facing.
• Children should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat until they are between 8 and 12 years old and are over 4 feet 9 inches tall.
New Law Will Make Leaving a Child Unattended in a Motor Vehicle a Crime
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• New bill will make it against the law to leave a child alone in the car.
• Children left in the car must be supervised at all times by someone at least 9 years of age or older.
• Leaving your child alone in a car on a hot day for even a few minutes can cause heat stroke.
