H1N1 swine flu shots, a meningitis booster, and a genital warts vaccine for boys are the big changes to the 2010 childhood vaccination schedule. The changes were recommended by a CDC advisory panel last October. Now approval of the changes by the American Academy of Pediatrics makes the new guidelines official. The biggest change is the… Continue reading
Day: February 11, 2010
What we do need by the first week of our newborn
New parents have plenty of questions about newborn babies. Be prepared by talking to your doctor. Bringing a new baby home is an exciting — and overwhelming — experience. No matter how prepared you are, you’re bound to have many questions about your newborn. It helps if you have some idea of what issues come… Continue reading
Baby’s skin care: what you will need for it
Who hasn’t cooed over a newborn? There’s the impossibly tiny hands, those big eyes, and that super-soft baby skin. Along with feeding and sleeping tips, you usually hear lots of dos and don’ts about how to care for newborn skin. But the hints and tips are a little harder to come by as newborn becomes… Continue reading
Baby’s diaper rush and prevention
Causes of Diaper Rash The diaper area is a perfect environment for rashes to develop — moist, dark, and inundated by a never ending supply of pee and poop. But the causes of a diaper rash vary, and when parents don’t know the exact cause, treatments can fail. Typical causes of diaper rashes include: Simple… Continue reading