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For most people, peanuts and tree nuts are yummy protein rich foods, though for an increasing number of Canadian children with serious allergies, peanuts and tree nuts might as well be arsenic, radioactive waste, or the kryptonite to an otherwise healthy and carefree childhood. First of all, when it comes to discussing nut allergies, the most common question is why the separate referencing between peanuts and other nuts? The reason is because a...

Cloth versus Disposable: The Diaper Debate By Trish Knudsen The average baby will go through 5,000 to 7,000 diaper changes in the first two years of his or her life, according to Environment Canada. How will all those diapers affect the environment? What else should you consider when choosing a diaper? Cloth Diapers Benefits Made of breathable, natural material Because cloth diapers are changed more often, diaper rash is...

When we're pregnant or awaiting adoption, we dream about our baby-to-be, we always envision those beautiful Hallmark card scenes: charming baby smiling up at peaceful mother's face. We read books in advance of the big day about how to care for a newborn - how to bathe, feed and dress her - and then we feel somewhat prepared. However, a crying baby was never part of that idyllic vision, so this takes us by surprise. But the fact is, all babies...

Education on sun safety is an extremely important issue that we all need to be knowledgeable in. Sometimes we believe we are fairly educated in sun safety but there are many misconceptions that need to be raised. First off, a bad sunburn before the age of 10 can give a child up to a 50% chance of getting skin cancer as an adult. Additionally, children acquire 50-80% of their sun exposure before they are 18. Therefore, it is important for parents...

Every mother wants a healthy baby. One way to help your child (or the baby you plan to have) is to make sure you are consuming enough folic acid. What does folic acid do? During the first weeks of pregnancy, folic acid is critical. When consumed before and during the earliest stages of pregnancy, folic acid can work to prevent up to 70% of neural tube defects (i.e. spina bifida). Since half of pregnancies are unplanned, you may not even...

Many women do not produce enough milk. Not true! The vast majority of women produce more than enough milk. Indeed, an overabundance of milk is common. Most babies that gain too slowly or lose weight do so not because the mother does not have enough milk but because the baby does not get the milk that the mother has. The usual reason that the baby does not get the milk that is available is that he is poorly latched onto the breast. This is why...

Winter is always an exciting time for babies and toddlers. The holiday season also creates the best environments for swapping germs and viruses, which pose a particular threat to babies and young children. Since babies like to put things into their mouth, it is easy to ingest germs. Being able to identify symptoms of cold and flu will help you better care for your child, although always consult your doctor before beginning any type of treatment....

When can I introduce Eggs to my baby? Most pediatric resources agree that egg yolks are fine for baby to eat when baby is around eight months old.  Please keep in mind that the egg whites should not be fed to baby before one year old.  Eggs, particularly the egg whites, are one of the top eight of all allergens.  Many studies that have been done on infants with egg allergies find that by the time the infant has reached age five,...

Hey mommy, no more diapers! Elimination Communication; a Canadian Perspective My son has a special way of communicating that he wants to go to the toilet - by a certain expression on his face. ‘So what?’ you think. ‘Wait,’ I say, ‘he is only eight months old and has been ‘going’ in the wash basin in the bathroom since he was a few days old.’ “He doesn’t like to go in his diaper,’ I say to everybody’s amazement. ...

Question: Our first-born is showing extreme jealousy towards the new baby. Hes obviously mad at us for disrupting the predictable flow of his life with this new challenger for our attention. How can we smooth things out? Answer: Think about it: Before the baby entered your family, your toddler was told he'd have a wonderful little brother to play with, and how much fun it would be. Then the little brother is born and your toddler...

Scalds: What are they? A scald is a second-degree burn caused by hot liquid or steam. Although scalds caused by hot coffee, tea or hot foods are more common, hot tap water scalds of children are often more severe. Children are more at risk for tap water scalds because: 1. A child's skin is thinner, more sensitive and burns more quickly than an adult's. 2. Children cannot move away from the hot water quickly. Most hot tap water...

Blarching: The act of lurching, arching, and general squirming about that a toddler performs when being unjustly and involuntarily put into a stringent torturous device known as the “car seat”. Can also be activated by the common shopping cart. Sh-Boot: The art of holding on to a convenient staircase, tippy hall table or even more unstable parent, while simultaneously shaking out one leg with violent thrusts...