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Phthalates and Toxins Dangerous in Baby Products

This month's edition of the journal Pediatrics reports that infants are exposed to reproductive toxins in commonly used products such as shampoo, lotions and baby powder. These toxins are called phthalates...

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Baby Burrito

Swaddling your infant Current medical opinion supports swaddling as a comforting technique so long as the baby's limbs are not constricted beyond the first few weeks of life. The theory behind swaddling is...

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Baby Bedding Safety and SIDS

SIDS is the leading cause of death for babies between the age of 1 month to 1 year old, and is diagnosed for 2,500 infant deaths every year in the United States. What causes SIDS is a mystery, but some doctors...

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BPA: A dangerous chemical found in baby bottles

Are We Poisoning Our Children? Health Canada recently announced the dangers imposed on babies and toddlers from a chemical found in baby bottles known as Bisphenol A (BPA). Studies in journals have indicated...

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