Recalled Bay Slings Linked to 3 Infant Deaths
Infantino t “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” infant slings. are being recalled after 3 infants suffocated while in the slings. CPSC is aware of three reports […]
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CPSC Cautions Parents Using Infant Slings With Babies Younger than 4 Months
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is taking a look at the safety of infant swings. Over the past 20 years, there has been 14 infant […]
Curious About the P90X
P90X (Power 90 Extreme) seems to be something that everyone is doing or knows someone who has tried it. For awhile, many of my friends’ […]
Sutures Better Than Staples for Cesarean Sections
A study presented by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) says that sutures are the better method for closing the cesarean wound. Women who had […]
Help Raise Money for Baby’s Heart Transplant
Claywell Elementary School is sponsoring Ava’s Heart Benefit 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, to raise funds for a teacher’s 9-week-old daughter’s heart […]
Maclaren Stroller Recalled Due to Fingertip Amputations
Maclaren is recalling strollers because of the hazards it poses to children. 12 children have had their fingertips amputated by the hinges of the strollers […]
Premature Births Linked to one-third of Infant Deaths
The younger the gestational age of an infant, the more likely it is for the baby to suffer health complications. In the United States one-third […]
Insurance Company Denies “Overweight” Baby Insurance Coverage
It is amazing the policies that insurance companies have in place. A baby was denied insurance coverage because his weight is in 95th growth percentile. […]
Warning Signs the Flu Has Taken a Turn for the Worse
The flu usually goes away over time, whether it is the seasonal flu or the H1N1 virus. However, there are sometime when the flu can […]
Free 2009 Back to School Physicals and Immunizations in Hillsborough County
This August there will be several cities throughout Hillsborough County where students can receive free back to school physicals and immunizations. Locations in Brandon, Ruskin, […]