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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Love to run? If you're a fleet-footed mom or dad, consider these things before hitting the jogging paths with Junior: http://t.co/YEezJWYy
@SammyTheStork Thanks for the promo!
How's a new mom supposed to know when and how to help her baby transition from a bottle to a cup? http://t.co/zqmj1UE3
Pulling or lifting your child by the hands or wrists, or swinging him by the arms can cause nursemaid's elbow. Ouch! http://t.co/vJAq6UGZ
If a wet diaper stinks and Jr has unexplained fever, irritability or vomiting, the odor may be a sign of infection. http://t.co/xrgnTdXi
Be sure to use the correct-sized spoon or container when pouring liquid medicine for yourself and your family. Don't guestimate.
Preemies who experience kangaroo care maintain their body temperature as well as, or better than in an incubator. http://t.co/WH72aZI3
What's an umbilical hernia? http://t.co/aa2cpnCq
Button batteries are all around us. The size of antacids, of candy, they're tempting and terrible to tots. Keep them in a very safe place.
Up to 10% of new dads experience postpartum depression, with the highest rates occurring in the 3-6 month range after baby arrives.
Lots of us carry our tot in the car seat and put it in a grocery cart, on a table, chair or the bed. Bad idea. http://t.co/2IdWVPSi
@RoTaTiolN Congratulations! This is a great time! Here are some tips on becoming a dad. http://t.co/NxS8PI7F
Meconium is the stuff that first poops are made of. The greenish-black, sticky, tar-like goop shows that the baby's intestines are working.
Is your baby spitting up a lot? All the time? Does he have reflux? Here are some tips for dealing with GERD: http://t.co/m9JbcSp9
Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite! Contrary to popular belief, bedbugs are not a sign of dirtiness. http://t.co/dNj5lQC9
ROP is an abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eye. It occurs only in babies born before 32 weeks of pregnancy. http://t.co/FkOvqAG5
@EWN_PHILLY Thanks for the RT!
@babyplususa Thanks for the RT. Sure wish I could sleep like a baby!
A newborn's tiny toenails may look ingrown, but they aren't. Watch how they grow.
The U.S. ranked 128th in the world for babies born premature. Are you surprised? #borntoosoon http://t.co/gS2nMjDn
