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Tag: Parenting Tips

  • Back to Sleep: Less Than Half of US Infants Follow Safe Sleep Recommendations to Reduce SIDS Risk

    Fewer than half of US infants always sleep on their backs, the position doctors recommend to avoid sleep-related injuries and deaths, a study suggests. Researchers examined survey data from a nationally representative sample of US mothers. More than three in four mothers said they usually placed their infants on their backs to sleep, the survey…

  • Responding to Infant Choking: Quick Tips for Effective First Aid

    Responding to Infant Choking: Quick Tips for Effective First Aid

        ‍ Image Source: FreeImages‍ Responding to Infant Choking: Choking is a serious concern for parents, especially when it comes to infants. The fragility and helplessness of babies make it crucial for caregivers to be aware of the signs of choking and take immediate action to clear their airways. In this comprehensive guide, we…

  • How to keep kids active and off screens in summer

    How to keep kids active and off screens in summer

    Summer and screens: unfortunately these days, they go together almost as much as summer and sunshine. That’s a shame because computers, phones and TV screens stop kids from being active.  By age 5, less than a third of Canadian children are getting the recommended amount of exercise to set themselves up for a lifetime of…

  • Sleep position mothers might not know is harmful to babies

    Sleep position mothers might not know is harmful to babies

    According to the baseline evaluation of current sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) data, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that healthy infants, when being put down to sleep, be placed on their backs. The exact reason for this finding is not certain, but it may be related to findings that suggest that an infant who…

  • What you need to know about postpartum depression and ways to deal with it

    What you need to know about postpartum depression and ways to deal with it

    Having a baby can make you feel like emotional train wreck no matter how much you’ve looked forward to it or how much you love your child. One minute you’re overjoyed and in love with your little one, and the next you’re breaking down in tears. Considering the sleep deprivation, new responsibilities, and lack of…