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By Dr. Erika Schwartz, Medical Director of Cinergy Health » Read more

Cleft Palate

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In the early stages of fetal development, the tissues on the left and right sides of the lip and palate fuse together. The two lines below the nose and above the lip are from normal fusion. These lines are also referred to as ‘cupids bow.’ In a child born with cleft lip or palate-the normal fusion of tissues did not take place. The lips and the palate sections develop separately. A child can have cleft lip and not cleft palate or variations of both. » Read more

Baby Food: Worse than a Big Mac?

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A new report out of Britain has released information regarding popular baby foods and their high sugar and saturated fat contents. Reuters reports that the CFC (Children’s Food Campaign) cited certain baby foods – such as Farley’s Original Rusks and Toddler’s Own Mini Cheese Biscuits (both made by Heinz) – as examples of such. » Read more

Sunburns

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With summertime upon us, we quickly forget just how dangerous the warm sun is to our health and our families. » Read more

Vicks VapoRub May Harm Children Under Two

When inappropriately applied under the nose, Vicks VapoRub can create respiratory distress for children under two, U.S. researchers say. » Read more

Babies born in the Summer Taller and Stronger?

Researchers from Bristol University in England have discovered that babies born in the late summer or early in the fall often grow to be taller and stronger than babies born in spring or winter. A team of researchers looked at 7000 children and concluded that the reason for the difference in height and strength may be linked to their mothers’ exposure to the sun.  » Read more

Write a Family Bestseller – My Sleep Book

By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night

Once your baby is over a year old, she begins to understand more about life. She is probably able to follow simple instructions, such as, “Please put this on the shelf.” Most babies at this age enjoy reading books — especially books with pictures of real babies. You can use this love of books to help you encourage your baby to sleep through the night. » Read more

Umbilical Hernias and Granulomas

  Keep the cord clean until it falls off. Talk to your pediatrician if you notice any signs of infection or if it has not fallen off on its own. » Read more

The 411 on Baby Poop - Infant Bowel Movements

You wouldn’t think there was that much interest in baby poo, but it seems new moms and experienced moms alike want to know more about baby poop. Your baby’s first bowel movement will be black or greenish black and look like tar. It will be really sticky too. This is called meconium. » Read more

Preventing Flat Heads in Babies

  Over the last ten years there has been an increase in the number of babies with flat spots on their heads (plagiocephaly).  In 1992 the AAP recommended placing babies on their backs to sleep.  The Back to Sleep campaign was introduced to prevent SIDS deaths.  Since the program was launched the SIDS rate has dropped by 40%. However, one side effect of the campaign has been a significant increase in the cases of plagiocephaly.  This does not mean you should stop putting your baby to sleep on his back.  Plagiocephaly does not cause brain damage and it is treatable. » Read more

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