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• The 5 S’s (swaddling, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging, and sucking) significantly decrease pain scores and crying time in babies during vaccinations.
• Swaddling was found to make the biggest difference.
• Learn how to swaddle your baby properly; swaddling too tightly can cause hip dysplasia.
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• A recent study shows that taking vitamin D while pregnant could reduce the risk of your baby developing RSV.
• Vitamin D can also reduce the risk of certain complications, such as gestational diabetes, infection, and preterm birth.
• Consult with your doctor about how much vitamin D you should be taking.
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• Teething gels can cause a serious, and sometimes fatal, condition that reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood stream.
• Children under the age of two should not use products containing benzocaine unless under the supervision of a pediatrician.
• You can relieve teething pain by massaging your child’s gums with your fingers or giving your child a chilled teething ring.
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• For pregnant women, low-carb diets can actually increase their baby’s risk of obesity.
• A recent study gives us important insights into the factors that are contributing to childhood obesity.
• While pregnant, make sure to eat plenty of whole grain breads and brown rice.
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• New federal safety standards ban the manufacture or sale of drop-side cribs; require a higher standard for hardware, mattress supports, and crib slats; and demand more rigorous safety testing.
• To find out if your crib meets the new guidelines, check to see if the tags include the code “16 CFR 1219″ for full-size cribs and “16 CFR 1220″ for compact-size cribs.
• Items like blankets, pillows, puffy bumpers, and stuffed animals can be a suffocation hazard when placed in your baby’s crib.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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• Study finds that formula-fed babies under six months old and all breastfed babies need a vitamin D supplement.
• Vitamin D helps strengthen bones, boosts the immune system, and reduces the risk of cancer, diabetes, or heart disease.
