About: Lindsay Whitcomb, Manager of Health Information Delivery at the March of Dimes and Nana to 5, giving you healthy tips for a happy baby.
Location: White Plains, NY
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@rania979 Thanks for the RTs. We appreciate them.
Never heat breastmilk in a microwave. It can cause hot spots that can scald the baby's mouth. Ouch!
Even with the sun shining, the temperature, especially if it's windy, can quickly freeze little faces, fingers & toes. http://t.co/Wf31zKIp
@Chillibg @chillibg Yep, while Mama may not be their first word, it sure is one that they never forget! :o)
@PaperElephantCo Hey, thanks for the RT!
Many babies say Da-Da first. Sorry moms. But it's not a sign of favoritism, just an easy consonant to pronounce. Feel better?
Forget fast feedings. Babies spew, smear, drop, fling and spatter. Trying to get more in than out is a time consuming effort.
Polio continues to threaten children in several countries, MOD applauds Bill Gates for his efforts to eradicate it worldwide. #polio
In April 12, 1955 the Salk #polio vaccine was declared safe and effective and America drew a breath of relief.
@SafeStartBaby Absolutely! Part of fire safety is having & remembering to change the batteries in smoke detectors http://t.co/a4AmVJA9
@Melissa_Live @Rob_bickie Thanks for sharing our tweet!
@Miss__Mad Nope, not a bad thing. Eventually a callus of sorts will form as protection.
The images of children in wheelchairs, on crutches, or in unwieldy "iron lungs" responsible for their every breath, haunted parents. #polio
In 1952, the most severe polio epidemic year on record, more than 57,800 people were stricken with the disease. #polio
By their first birthday, most babies sit, crawl, pull themselves up to stand and walk holding on to furniture. Look out now!
Your baby may develop white spots that look like milk curd on the insides of the cheeks or tongue. This may be thrush. http://t.co/7ig2Ihdw
New daddies who are willing and able to take on baby care are a precious commodity. We all approach parenthood with different gifts.
Many newborns, both breast and bottle-fed, have "nursing blisters" in the middle of their upper lip. They are caused by vigorous sucking.
Croup can start mild, but as the airway swells, noisy breathing arises with a cough that sounds like a barking seal. http://t.co/l3Jf7JrY
@ParentingBlogAU Sleep is almost always a big issue for new parents. Nice post.
