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Some Abnormal Breathing May be Normal in Infants

Posted on 5 May, 2016 by Mel Hudelson

What’s more serene than watching and caring for your precious newborn… so sweet and idyllic… right up to the time he or she scares the “bejeebers” out of you by Continue Reading →

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Gel Bead Safety

Posted on 28 April, 2016 by Mel Hudelson

Heard of water-absorbing gel beads that look like candy? These cause serious trouble? Here is a piece from AAP News, from the American Academy of Pediatrics, and I paraphrase: Water-absorbing Continue Reading →

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Less Sugar- Make it “Just Right”

Posted on 7 April, 2016 by Mel Hudelson

The Goldilocks Principle; Just right.  Of course, what is “’Just right” isn’t always agreed upon, especially when it comes to sugar! Take for example a study published in the journal Continue Reading →

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What Teething Doesn’t Cause

Posted on 24 March, 2016 by Mel Hudelson

Teething is one of those baby activities that if adults had to endure, would have resulted in some major fix: I don’t know what it would be…maybe pulling the teeth… Continue Reading →

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What you should know about Vitamin D

Posted on 25 February, 2016 by Mel Hudelson

It still is winter, and so we don’t get as much sunshine, and thus not as much Vitamin D.  And why is Vitamin D important? For lots of reasons, but Continue Reading →

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What Should Your Toddler Drink? Does it Matter?

Posted on 22 February, 2016 by Mel Hudelson

What is the best drink with meals for kids?  Well, while you are thinking about that, here’s another thought. Did you know that the habits you develop are like glue, Continue Reading →

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Should You Worry About Lead Exposure?

Posted on 5 February, 2016 by Mel Hudelson

I’m sure you’ve heard about the Flint, MI water difficulties.  And, while investigation is ongoing, this isn’t a national problem, but you may still have questions about how lead hurts Continue Reading →

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ZIKA virus- A threat to the Unborn!

Posted on 28 January, 2016 by Mel Hudelson

It’s snow time…are you yearning for warmth and winter respite…like a vacation to the Caribbean and Latin America?  Well, beware of the Zika virus. Zika virus affects the unborn child, by Continue Reading →

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Are Electronic Toys Better for Your Baby?

Posted on 29 December, 2015 by Mel Hudelson

Get any flashy, glitzy, noisy toys for your baby this Christmas? Well, a recent study out of Northern Arizona University and recently discussed by HealthDay news service, found that when Continue Reading →

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The Latest on Safe Sleep

Posted on 10 December, 2015 by Mel Hudelson

Do you know the latest safe sleep recommendations for your baby?  Crib bumpers look cute in the nursery, but a recent article in the Journal of Pediatrics tells that three Continue Reading →

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