The Hidden Danger of Diaper Changing

If for some reason you need encouragement to wash your hands after changing your child’s diaper, consider this:
People who change diapers have a greatly increased risk of contracting an unpleasant infection known as giardiasis.
Caused by a microscopic parasite, giardia lamblia, giardiasis produces diarrhea, stomach cramps,bloating, nausea, fatigue and sometimes joint pain in those it afflicts. [...]

Coughing Children

A new study finds that over-the-counter cough medications do not reduce nighttime coughing or improve children’s sleep any more than non-medicated syrup in children with upper respiratory infections. And OTC (Over the Counter) cough syrups also don’t help parents of a coughing kid themselves rest any better, the research found.
“Over the counter cough medicines don’t [...]

Tip of the Week – June 29, 2009

In-Home Drowning Prevention Tips
•  Never leave a baby alone in a bathtub for even a second. Always keep the baby in arm’s reach. Don’t leave a baby in the care of another young child. Never leave to answer the phone, answer the door, to get a towel or for any other reason. If you must [...]

Tip of the Week – June 15, 2009

Keeping Your Kitchen Safe

In most households, the kitchen is the busiest place in the entire house. It is, also, the site for most household accidents.
Why not take a few minutes to review some basic kitchen safety tips:
General Kitchen Safety Tips
*Keep appliance cords out of reach. Buy appliances with shorter cords, or tie the extra length [...]

Tip of the Week – May 18, 2009

Keep Baby Safe in the Sun
This is the hottest time of the year in the Philippines and in many other locations, around the world, summer is starting.
Summer time activities are great for the entire family but many times we forget the real dangers of the sun. Babies are especially delicate when the sun is on [...]

Food Colorings and Preservatives = Hyperactive Children

Artificial food colorings and preservatives have a “significant” impact on hyperactivity levels in very young children, finds research in Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Removal of these substances could be in the long term interest of public health, say the authors. The authors base their findings on over 1800 three year old children, who were screened [...]

Developing Healthy Habits for Children’s Use of TV, Video Games, and the Internet

No doubt about it – TV, interactive video games, and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and entertainment for kids. But too much screen time can have unhealthy side effects.
That’s why it’s wise to monitor and limit the time your child spends playing video games, watching TV, and playing games on the Internet.
It’s [...]

Child Automobile Safety

As early as those first few newborn days the first worry on the minds of parents is the safety of their child.
Safety for children when traveling is no exception. Research shows that children are injured seriously or even killed in car crashes and accidents more than in any other type of accident.
You have the responsibility [...]

Tip Of The Week – December 22, 2008

Holiday Safety Tips for Kids
The holidays are a fun time of year for most children, with the anticipation of getting gifts, seeing family and being out of school. It is also an important time of year to be mindful of your children’s safety.
Holiday decorations, traveling, new toys, and visiting homes that may not be childproofed, [...]

Quitting Smoking Harder for Women Than for Men

A review of numerous research studies focusing on smoking cessation has concluded that while women may suffer greater relative risks of smoking-related diseases than do men, they tend to have less success than men in quitting smoking. Dr. Kenneth A. Perkins from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine who conducted the review offers several [...]

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