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Monday, June 18, 2012
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Baby Bottles - BPA Free.....
Dear Mommies....I just want to share with you about the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA) that present in most plastics, especially baby bottles. Here are two of my new baby bottles (BPA Free) that I just bought last night at TESCO. Why I am so concious..???
BPA is a synthetic chemical used to make baby plastic bottles. It has been used for many years to make a variety of baby products and recently news have resurfaced that the chemical can leech out and cause harm to the baby. Tests done in small animals reveal that even minute doses of Bisphenol A are highly toxic. Today, every medical problem in the baby is being blamed on Bisphenol A. There are claims that Bisphenol A causes hyperactive behavior, obesity, decreases attention span, induces spontaneous anger, causes disruptive behavior spells and may even act like a carcinogen.
BPA is a synthetic chemical used to make baby plastic bottles. It has been used for many years to make a variety of baby products and recently news have resurfaced that the chemical can leech out and cause harm to the baby. Tests done in small animals reveal that even minute doses of Bisphenol A are highly toxic. Today, every medical problem in the baby is being blamed on Bisphenol A. There are claims that Bisphenol A causes hyperactive behavior, obesity, decreases attention span, induces spontaneous anger, causes disruptive behavior spells and may even act like a carcinogen.
Source: http://www.bpafreebabybottles.net
Monday, June 15, 2009
Childs & Constipation (Sembelit)
Constipation is when bowel movements become less frequent and difficult to pass.
How common is this in children and what contributes to it?
• It is a common problem in children but is usually temporary.
• Factors promoting constipation are :
o Inadequate fiber in diet
o Inadequate fluid intake
o Lack of exercise
o Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement
o Underlying illnesses eg Hirschprung disease or hypothyrodism
o Medications eg narcotic analgesic
How do I know if my child has constipation?
Signs and symptoms include :
• No bowel movement for days or passing stools that are hard and dry
• Cramping abdominal pain
• Painful defaecation process as manifested by clenching buttocks, rocking up and down on toes, and turning red in the face
• Faecal soiling (known as encopresis) of child's underwear
What problems can it cause?
• Small tears in anal area (known as anal fissures) which can bleed and causepain
• Refusal to have a bowel movement
• Social embarassment from faecal soiling
• Complications arising from underlying illnesses eg intestinal obstruction in Hirschprung disease
How is constipation in a child managed?
Evaluation
• Important to evaluate situation to exclude and treat underlying illnesses.
Medication
• If condition is serious, an enema to remove the stool and or oral laxative to soften it may be prescribed by the doctor as initial therapy.
Diet
• Increase fluid and fiber (found in fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereals) in diet for older children.
• In young babies who are not yet on solids, ensuring adequate milk intake is important. A change of formula in formula fed babies may be considered after consultation with the doctor.
Exercise
• Getting more exercise may also be helpful.
Toilet retraining
• To reestablish a regular bathroom routine.
How is toilet retraining done?
• Child should sit on the toilet on a daily basis for at least 15 minutes
• During this time he can read a book or play a game
• Consistency, patience and persistence are necessary to succeed
How can this Constipation be prevented?
• High fiber and adequate fluids in diet
• Exercise
• Bowel habit training
What are the warning signs to be aware of?
Consult your doctor if :
• Episodes last more than 3 weeks
• Child is restricted in normal activities
• Anal fissures occur
• Small amount of intestinal lining protrudes through the anus (haemorrhoids)
• Inability to expel stool from anus
• Presence of encopresis
Source: http://www.myhealth.gov.my
How common is this in children and what contributes to it?
• It is a common problem in children but is usually temporary.
• Factors promoting constipation are :
o Inadequate fiber in diet
o Inadequate fluid intake
o Lack of exercise
o Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement
o Underlying illnesses eg Hirschprung disease or hypothyrodism
o Medications eg narcotic analgesic
How do I know if my child has constipation?
Signs and symptoms include :
• No bowel movement for days or passing stools that are hard and dry
• Cramping abdominal pain
• Painful defaecation process as manifested by clenching buttocks, rocking up and down on toes, and turning red in the face
• Faecal soiling (known as encopresis) of child's underwear
What problems can it cause?
• Small tears in anal area (known as anal fissures) which can bleed and causepain
• Refusal to have a bowel movement
• Social embarassment from faecal soiling
• Complications arising from underlying illnesses eg intestinal obstruction in Hirschprung disease
How is constipation in a child managed?
Evaluation
• Important to evaluate situation to exclude and treat underlying illnesses.
Medication
• If condition is serious, an enema to remove the stool and or oral laxative to soften it may be prescribed by the doctor as initial therapy.
Diet
• Increase fluid and fiber (found in fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereals) in diet for older children.
• In young babies who are not yet on solids, ensuring adequate milk intake is important. A change of formula in formula fed babies may be considered after consultation with the doctor.
Exercise
• Getting more exercise may also be helpful.
Toilet retraining
• To reestablish a regular bathroom routine.
How is toilet retraining done?
• Child should sit on the toilet on a daily basis for at least 15 minutes
• During this time he can read a book or play a game
• Consistency, patience and persistence are necessary to succeed
How can this Constipation be prevented?
• High fiber and adequate fluids in diet
• Exercise
• Bowel habit training
What are the warning signs to be aware of?
Consult your doctor if :
• Episodes last more than 3 weeks
• Child is restricted in normal activities
• Anal fissures occur
• Small amount of intestinal lining protrudes through the anus (haemorrhoids)
• Inability to expel stool from anus
• Presence of encopresis
Source: http://www.myhealth.gov.my
Friday, August 1, 2008
Are there any foods I should avoid while breastfeeding?
Expert AnswersKaren and Gale Pryor, authors of Nursing Your Baby
Some nursing moms find they can eat whatever they like. While it's true that some strongly flavored foods may change the taste of your milk, most babies seem to enjoy a variety of breast milk flavors! Generally, the dominant flavors of your diet — whether soy sauce or chili peppers — were in your amniotic fluid during pregnancy. Fetuses swallow a fair amount of amniotic fluid before birth, so when they taste those flavors again in their mother's breast milk, they're already accustomed to them.
Occasionally a baby will be fussy at the breast or gassy after you eat a particular food. If you notice a pattern, avoid that food for a few days. To test whether that food really was the cause, reintroduce it once and see if there's an effect. Mothers report that babies most often object to chocolate; spices (cinnamon, garlic, curry, chili pepper); citrus fruits and their juices, like oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit; strawberries; kiwifruit; pineapple; the gassy veggies (onion, cabbage, garlic, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers, and peppers); and fruits with a laxative effect, such as cherries and prunes.
A daily cup or two of coffee is fine, but too much caffeine can interfere with your baby's sleep or make him fussy. Remember that caffeine is also found in some sodas, teas, and over-the-counter medicines. It's also okay to have an occasional alcoholic drink. But having more than one drink increases your blood alcohol level to the point that the alcohol gets into your milk. If you plan on having more than one drink at a time, wait two hours per drink before resuming nursing (or nurse, then have your glass of wine).
There's no need to pump and dump unless your breasts are full and it's still not time to feed your baby. Moderate or heavy drinking is definitely not recommended while breastfeeding. An old wive's tale suggests that dark beer increases milk production, but recent studies suggest this is not true and that alcohol, in fact, reduces milk production. If your baby has allergy symptoms (such as eczema, fussiness, congestion, or diarrhea), they may be caused by something he's in regular contact with, such as soap, mildew, or foods he's eating himself. Or he may be reacting to foods you eat that get into his system via your breast milk.
It usually requires a bit of detective work to figure out exactly what's causing the sensitivity. If you think that something you're eating is causing problems for your baby, it's usually something you've eaten two to six hours before feeding. The most common culprits include cows' milk products, followed by soy, wheat, egg, nuts, and corn or corn syrup. Talk to your baby's doctor before you omit any foods from your diet. If avoiding a food could cause a nutritional imbalance (for example, if you eliminate all dairy products), you may need to see a nutritionist for advice on substituting other foods or taking nutritional supplements. Continue taking your prenatal vitamin as long as your baby's fully breastfed to cover any gaps in your own diet.
Editor's note: For more information, see our chart on common breast milk interactions.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Safe Sleeping-Baby Care
By Robert Baird Baird [ 21/02/2008 ][ viewed 11 times ]
The way babies are put to bed has an effect on sudden infant death syndrome or what's commonly known as crib death. The number of babies dying has halved due to better awareness about this.
Stop smoking and never let anyone smoke in the same room as your baby. Don't let any one smoke in your home at all.
Always lay your baby on her back to sleep so that her breathing is unimpeded and she can lose heat from her front, face and head.
Don't let your baby get too hot, since she isn't very efficient at controlling her temperature. If the air temperature feels hot to you, it's very hot for her.Don't increase the amount of bedding when your baby is ill.Never over wrap your baby. Cover her with a cotton sheet and cellular blankets according to the room temperature.
Lay your baby in the feet to foot position at the end of the crib so that she can't wriggle down under the blankets and get too hot.Wakeful BabiesMost babies develop a routine of sleeping for perhaps two hours in the morning and again in the afternoon, but there are always exceptions.
While wakeful babies can be trying, they reward you in the end because they're usually very bright and affectionate, so don't be down hearted. Your baby is wakeful because she loves you and craves your friendship, she doesn't mean to starve you of sleep, she just wants to learn and be sociable. Every minute spent awake with you, she'll be forging new links with the world and developing many skills. Think about this, too when she's awake during the day, if she isn't tired, why should she sleep.
From her point of view, it's much better for her to stay with you, so don't be surprised if she cries when you leave her.What You Can TryKeep her temperature even touch her skin to check that she isn't too cold or hot, add or remove blankets if necessary. Check the room temperature a temperature of about 65°F (18°C) is comfortable.Change her diaper if it's wet or soiled and soothe the diaper area with a mild diaper cream (zinc oxide), if necessary.Use a rocking cradle or push her rhythmically in her carriage.
Play her a tape of the human heartbeat, the sound she heard in the womb.Play her music you listened to during pregnancy, or an old fashioned music box with a simple repetitive melody can be really effective.Play her a tape of you and your partner quietly talking.Put the crib on alternate sides of the bed each night so that you can take turns seeing to her. Talk to her and rock her, you don't need to pick her up.If she's obviously reluctant to sleep get her up and put her in her baby chair where she can see you.Hang a mobile over her crib so she has something interesting to watch when she wakes up.
A mobile that plays music is ideal. Fix a baby gym, with different noises and textures, across her crib or attach it to the bars so she can reach for it when she's bored.Blankets And BeddingUse enough bedding to keep her comfortably warm. When your baby is under 12 months, don't give her a pillow, and don't use quilts, comforters, or baby nests because they also prevent loss of heat. Sleep And Your Older BabyAs your baby grows, her sleep pattern will gradually change, she'll begin to stay awake and alert for longer periods during the day, even after feedings. When she's being stimulated with play and talk from you, she'll start needing longer periods of sleep to recharge her energy levels. The trick is to persuade her that these longer sleep periods should be at night, to align with your own.
Establishing A Bed Time RoutineYour baby may well get upset at bed time she could be anxious about being separated from you or she may simply want to continue playing, so establishing a bed time routine is essential to build her confidence and to help her learn that there is a time when play time has to stop. Set up your own routine at a time to suit all of you for example, if you're working, you may want it to be a little later-but try not to vary the routine, whatever time you do it. A suggested routine might be as follows:-
*Give her the final meal of the day preferably not her main meal.
*Give her a bath with out too much romping, and change her in to her night clothes.
*Spend quiet time in your baby's room, sing gentle songs, or read a story (depending on her age and stage of development).
*Give her the last breast feeding (unless your baby still wakes at night).
*Lay her in her crib, with any security object she has become attached to, turn the dimmer switch down low, then sit quietly with her for a minute or two.
* Go out of the room quietly, saying good night and leave the door open.Day Time Naps For Your Older BabyAs babies grow older, they sleep less and less, but up to 12 months your baby may still nap in the day time. Up to the age of three, many toddlers still rest during the day:-
*To help your baby relax and doze off, put her in her favorite place, which may not be her room. Make sure she has any special comforter or security object with her. Play calming music, let her have toys and books, and keep her with in earshot so she can hear you moving around. If she calls out to you, it's probably only for reassurance, so calmly call back.
*If she doesn't want to sleep, that's okay; just make it a quiet time when she can sit in her crib and play. But never let her cry for longer than a few minutes with out going to her. If she's unhappy, that defeats the purpose of the nap.
*If your baby falls asleep in the car, or her carriage, never wake her suddenly. Like you, she'll need time to adjust. Never leave her asleep alone in the car or in her carriage outside a store.
About the author:
Author is a professional writer on various topics like avoiding pregnancy and pregnancy help. He is also proficient in writing about medicinal herbs. I hope you like the articles. Article Source: http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/13857
The way babies are put to bed has an effect on sudden infant death syndrome or what's commonly known as crib death. The number of babies dying has halved due to better awareness about this.
Stop smoking and never let anyone smoke in the same room as your baby. Don't let any one smoke in your home at all.
Always lay your baby on her back to sleep so that her breathing is unimpeded and she can lose heat from her front, face and head.
Don't let your baby get too hot, since she isn't very efficient at controlling her temperature. If the air temperature feels hot to you, it's very hot for her.Don't increase the amount of bedding when your baby is ill.Never over wrap your baby. Cover her with a cotton sheet and cellular blankets according to the room temperature.
Lay your baby in the feet to foot position at the end of the crib so that she can't wriggle down under the blankets and get too hot.Wakeful BabiesMost babies develop a routine of sleeping for perhaps two hours in the morning and again in the afternoon, but there are always exceptions.
While wakeful babies can be trying, they reward you in the end because they're usually very bright and affectionate, so don't be down hearted. Your baby is wakeful because she loves you and craves your friendship, she doesn't mean to starve you of sleep, she just wants to learn and be sociable. Every minute spent awake with you, she'll be forging new links with the world and developing many skills. Think about this, too when she's awake during the day, if she isn't tired, why should she sleep.
From her point of view, it's much better for her to stay with you, so don't be surprised if she cries when you leave her.What You Can TryKeep her temperature even touch her skin to check that she isn't too cold or hot, add or remove blankets if necessary. Check the room temperature a temperature of about 65°F (18°C) is comfortable.Change her diaper if it's wet or soiled and soothe the diaper area with a mild diaper cream (zinc oxide), if necessary.Use a rocking cradle or push her rhythmically in her carriage.
Play her a tape of the human heartbeat, the sound she heard in the womb.Play her music you listened to during pregnancy, or an old fashioned music box with a simple repetitive melody can be really effective.Play her a tape of you and your partner quietly talking.Put the crib on alternate sides of the bed each night so that you can take turns seeing to her. Talk to her and rock her, you don't need to pick her up.If she's obviously reluctant to sleep get her up and put her in her baby chair where she can see you.Hang a mobile over her crib so she has something interesting to watch when she wakes up.
A mobile that plays music is ideal. Fix a baby gym, with different noises and textures, across her crib or attach it to the bars so she can reach for it when she's bored.Blankets And BeddingUse enough bedding to keep her comfortably warm. When your baby is under 12 months, don't give her a pillow, and don't use quilts, comforters, or baby nests because they also prevent loss of heat. Sleep And Your Older BabyAs your baby grows, her sleep pattern will gradually change, she'll begin to stay awake and alert for longer periods during the day, even after feedings. When she's being stimulated with play and talk from you, she'll start needing longer periods of sleep to recharge her energy levels. The trick is to persuade her that these longer sleep periods should be at night, to align with your own.
Establishing A Bed Time RoutineYour baby may well get upset at bed time she could be anxious about being separated from you or she may simply want to continue playing, so establishing a bed time routine is essential to build her confidence and to help her learn that there is a time when play time has to stop. Set up your own routine at a time to suit all of you for example, if you're working, you may want it to be a little later-but try not to vary the routine, whatever time you do it. A suggested routine might be as follows:-
*Give her the final meal of the day preferably not her main meal.
*Give her a bath with out too much romping, and change her in to her night clothes.
*Spend quiet time in your baby's room, sing gentle songs, or read a story (depending on her age and stage of development).
*Give her the last breast feeding (unless your baby still wakes at night).
*Lay her in her crib, with any security object she has become attached to, turn the dimmer switch down low, then sit quietly with her for a minute or two.
* Go out of the room quietly, saying good night and leave the door open.Day Time Naps For Your Older BabyAs babies grow older, they sleep less and less, but up to 12 months your baby may still nap in the day time. Up to the age of three, many toddlers still rest during the day:-
*To help your baby relax and doze off, put her in her favorite place, which may not be her room. Make sure she has any special comforter or security object with her. Play calming music, let her have toys and books, and keep her with in earshot so she can hear you moving around. If she calls out to you, it's probably only for reassurance, so calmly call back.
*If she doesn't want to sleep, that's okay; just make it a quiet time when she can sit in her crib and play. But never let her cry for longer than a few minutes with out going to her. If she's unhappy, that defeats the purpose of the nap.
*If your baby falls asleep in the car, or her carriage, never wake her suddenly. Like you, she'll need time to adjust. Never leave her asleep alone in the car or in her carriage outside a store.
About the author:
Author is a professional writer on various topics like avoiding pregnancy and pregnancy help. He is also proficient in writing about medicinal herbs. I hope you like the articles. Article Source: http://www.free-articles-zone.com/author/13857
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