Discussions
- Ask the Nutritionist (Parents Place)
Provides information for parents of babies. 1-04
Lists
- Daily Nutrient Needs for Infants and Toddlers (Health World - Haas)
Papers
- Babies (Geoparent.com)
Provides suggestions for parents who have babies. 7-02
- Bathtub Seats No Substitute For Supervision (applesforhealth)
According to an analysis of data collected by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC), 32 infant drowning deaths involving a bathtub seat occurred from 1983 through 1995. In 29 of these deaths, the infant drowned after being left unattended in the bathtub seat--despite manufacturers' warnings never to leave a child unattended in a bathtub. 01-14-00.
- Breast fed Babies Slimmer As Kids (applesforhealth)
A study of over 9,000 children in southern Germany finds that those who were breast fed as infants are much less likely to suffer from obesity. 01-04.
- Breast-Feeding Babies Improves Intelligence (Washington Post - Kaufman)
"Infants breast-fed for nine months grew up to be significantly more intelligent than infants breast-fed for one month or less, according to a study published in today's Journal of the American Medical Association." 1-04
- Flu Hits Babies As Hard As Grandparents (applesforhealth)
The flu bug can bite babies as hard as it does their grandparents, say two new studies that support annual flu shots for the very young as well as the very old and chronically ill, groups known to be at high risk of serious complications from the virus. 02-04-00.
- Folic Acid and Spina Bifida (Spina Bifida Association of America)
Provides basic facts about folic acid, which research has shown prevents spina bifida and other neural tube defects. 8-02
- Immunization Guide (CDC)
Provides a guide to immunizations, including a guide to different shots and a schedule for immunizations. 1-04
- Immunization Recommendations for Babies (Immunization Action Coalition)
Provides recommendations for vaccinations. 10-00.
- Immunizations Recommended for Babies (Immunization Action Coalition)
Provides a chart of recommended vaccinations by age. 5-00.
- Infants and Childrens Health (CDC) 2-00
- Pain - Even Preemies Can Discern Pain (applesforhealth)
Researchers in St. Louis have concluded a study that finds premature infants may be underdeveloped in some ways, but being able to discern pain is not one of them. 07-09-99.
- Pain Experience May Linger (applesforhealth)
A new study said newborn babies who undergo painful medical procedures are more sensitive to pain as they grow up. 10-01-99.
- Pain Meds For Circumcision (applesforhealth)
Baby boys undergoing circumcision should receive pain relief, declares a report from the American Medical Association. Medical staff often perform the procedure without using analgesics or local anesthesia. 12-10-99.
- Sleeping Guidelines (CNN)
Provides pediatric guidelines to help with sleep. 1-00
- Strep - Group B (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Provides a fact sheet for the public on streptococal infection, group B, "the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns." 5-00
- Thrush (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Provides a fact sheet for the public. "Candidiasis of the mouth and throat, also known as a "thrush" or oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), is a fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of fungus called Candida. Candida is normally found on skin or mucous membranes. However, if the environment inside the mouth or throat becomes imbalanced, Candida can multiply. When this happens, symptoms of thrush appear." 1-04
- Vacuum Births Not More Dangerous (applesforhealth)
Using a small vacuum to help in difficult births poses no greater risk of causing bleeding in the baby's brain than other, presumably safer methods, like forceps and Cesarean section, says a new study. 1-04.
- Warning To Reduce Risk Of SIDS (applesforhealth)
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caretakers about baby mattresses and pads that claim to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The agency says infants should never be put to sleep on their stomachs, whether on these products or any others. 03-24-00.
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