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Having another baby? Here are 5 topics to discuss with your child’s healthcare provider.
March 24, 2012 | 
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After a long hiatus, I have made time for blogging again. The past year has been busy with transitions, the biggest being the birth of my daughter in January. Being the mother of two has given me a whole new appreciation for the work that parents do and also a lot of inspiration for more (hopefully relevant) topics for this blog. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Parenting, Prevention and Wellness, Safety, Vaccines | 
Tags: child safety, childproofing, immunizations, infant, Naturopath, parenting, Pediatrics, sibling rivalry, siblings, Vaccines | 
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Are Natural and Alternative Therapies Really Safe for Children?
A recent Associated Press report from London titled, "Alternative Medicines Sometimes Dangerous for Kids" suggests that Alternative Treatments (such as homeopathic medicines) may result in death, in rare cases.
This information is certainly enough to catch the attention of many parents who use natural or alternative medicines for their own children and potentially scare some into avoiding what may be a perfectly safe and effective treatment, if used appropriately. The article put out by the AP fails to mention the many deaths each year caused by appropriately prescribed pharmaceutical medications, not to mention the risks associated with certain commonly used conventional pediatric medications. Read the rest of this entry »
Sun Safety for your Children
Many parents question the use of chemical-laden sunscreens on their infants and young children. Even though sunscreens formulated for infants are technically "safe" to use, they may not be the most desirable option. Up until a few years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended against the use of any sunscreen on infants under 6 months of age due to unknown safety risks. They revised their statement in 2004, since damage from sunburn can certainly outweigh the risks of using small amounts of sunscreen when shade or protective clothing is unavailable. As a Naturopath, my advice to parents of young infants and children is to avoid the use of sunscreen and instead, make sure their child is wearing light weight protective clothing and a sunhat to avoid sunburn. Young infants should also be kept out of the heat since they are more susceptible to heat stroke due to their inability to regulate body temperature effectively. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Prevention and Wellness, Safety, Skin Cancer Prevention | Tags: baby sunscreen, children's sunscreen, environmental working group, infant sunscreen, natural sunscreen, Naturopathic Pediatrics, Paraben free, Pediatrics, safe sunscreen, sun protection, titanium dioxide, Vitamin D, zinc oxide | No Comments »