June 16th was a very special day for me. That is the day that my first baby was born. And while he is now an active seven-year-old with a younger brother and sister, I still remember the days when it was just the two of use together for most of the day, and I had so much to learn about babies. And now with my youngest still a baby, I find that there is still a lot to discover. I hope you will spend time with me and this blog, as we find out together.
June 16th
Baby Blog Week in Review: June 9th Through June 15th
Well, this past week was my very first week of blogging here in the Baby Blog. How did I do? If you missed the articles about breast feeding having a greater benefit for girls or what to expect if your baby is jaundiced, check them out now. Here is the Baby Blog week in review for June 9th through June 15th.
June 17th
When you take your baby to the doctor for a sick or a well visit, you are probably very conscious of what you or your baby might touch, and the importance of washing your hands when you are in a germ-laden environment. You may even keep a close eye on your doctor or nurse to make sure that she or he washes hands before coming in the room and touching your baby. But there is news that says that doctor’s pagers may be hazardous to your baby’s health.
June 18th
It is never fun when your baby is sick. Croup is one of those things that will probably affect your baby sometime in his or her young life. Most of the time, this illness can be treated at home, but it sometimes does require hospital treatment.
June 19th
Bottle Feeding Past 15 Months Linked to Iron Deficiency
If you bottle feed, you might be reluctant to take the bottle away from your baby. After all, it is sometimes easier and more comforting for the baby to have what she is used to, the bottle, instead of a cup. But, there is a good reason to get your baby on a cup from six to nine months of age. Recent studies have shown that toddlers who still use a bottle are at an increased risk for iron deficiency.
June 20th
When it comes to your infant, do you really need to worry about fluoride? The answer is a definite yes. Fluoride can protect budding teeth, but more importantly, too much fluoride can lead to a condition called fluorosis.