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More Headaches for McNeil HealthCare and Johnson & Johnson

babies411 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:01:12 +0000

The FDA has reported growing concerns over the manufacturing quality of McNeil Consumer HealthCare’s facilities. McNeil, the producer of many over-the-counter medications, has been frequently cited for unsatisfactory inspections. In February of this year, both McNeil Consumer HealthCare and Johnson & Johnson, McNeil’s parent company, were warned by the FDA to correct the problems noted by FDA investigators.
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Conquering Breastfeeding Challenges

babies411 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:59:09 +0000

Earlier this week I attended a great breastfeeding conference in Houston. Our speaker, Barbara Wilson-Clay, BSEd, IBCLC, discussed the various challenges that mom’s face when breastfeeding and what we, as healthcare professionals, can do to help promote and support breastfeeding.
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The Shower Hug

babies411 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:19:26 +0000

Last year I was introduced to an ingenious product called the Shower Hug. The Shower Hug is a wrap that is used in the shower to support and protect sore breasts and nipples. The Shower Hug can also be used to protect c-section incisions! Check out all the benefits.
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Breastfeeding Tips

babies411 — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:07:18 +0000

Feeling frazzled with breastfeeding? You’re not alone. Review our tips for success.

The first few weeks of breastfeeding can be very challenging for a new mom. Here are a few tips to help you succeed:

- Choose a comfortable place to nurse. Sit back, rest your head and neck and use a foot rest to enhance your comfort. Comfort is key since you will be in this position for some time.

Let’s Go Green Together!

babies411 — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:23:11 +0000

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, we wanted to share some quick and easy ways that you, as a new or expecting parent, can positively impact this wonderful planet we call home. It’s no surprise that our previous ways of life have propelled us into a state of global warming, limitation of resources and polluted waterways, soil and air. It’s time to band together and take action. Here are some easy tips to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: Read More…

FDA Reviewing Safety of Triclosan

babies411 — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:25:48 +0000

On April 8, 2010, the FDA addressed the chemical triclosan on their website (in the Consumer Updates section). Many of us have heard for some time now that triclosan, an ingredient used as a preservative to decrease or halt the growth of bacteria, fungi or mildew, can be harmful to our health, the environment and may be responsible for making bacteria resistant to antibiotics. This ingredient can be found in many common household products including: antibacterial soaps, body washes, toothpastes, cosmetics, deodorant, shaving cream and much more. Both the EPA and FDA, the authorities responsible for regulating triclosan, state that triclosan is NOT harmful to humans and in recent news, the FDA has stated that more research is being conducted to verify its safety and efficacy.

Breast is Best for Babes!

babies411 — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Breastfeeding is the single most important thing a mother can do to promote the health of her baby, and it lowers her risk of disease, too. Unfortunately, either through misconceptions, difficulties, negative perceptions and/or lack of qualified personnel before, during and after delivery, many moms’ give up on breastfeeding after just a few short weeks.
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National Poison Prevention Week

babies411 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:39:00 +0000

National Poison Prevention Week kicks off this week (March 14th -20th). According to the 2008 report conducted by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, approximately 1.3 million children younger than 6 were exposed to poisons.

The American Academy of Pediatrics provides the following poison prevention and treatment tips:

To poison proof your home:
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A Warning About Sling Carriers

babies411 — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:49:00 +0000

On March 12, 2010, the Consumers Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a warning to all parents and caregivers using infant sling carriers. Infants, especially those younger than 4 months of age, premature infants, twins, infants with health issues and those who are of low weight, have weaker neck muscles and can suffocate against the sling fabric. Another hazard that arises with sling use is that the infant’s airway can become obstructed if the infant’s head is positioned in a chin-to-chest position. According to the CPSC, “the baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.” Presently, the CPSC is investigating 14 sling-related deaths with 12 of them involving infants younger than 4 months of age.
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Let’s Talk Chemicals with Mama Melinda!

babies411 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:13:00 +0000

Over the past months, Melinda Olson, founder of EMAB, and the 3 Green Angels have held many Twitter parties discussing the presence of cancer-causing chemicals found in personal care products. Since I have been working closely with Melinda and the EMAB staff as their hospital liaison, I attend as many of these parties as possible. Stacy Malkan of the non-profit organization, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, also joins the party on occasion.
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