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The partnership you develop with your veterinarian is one of the most important relationships you will have as a pet parent. Here are a few simple steps that you can take to ensure your time with your veterinarian is time well spent. Remember to get your pet examined...

Nutrition and Diet: Important Factors in Oral Health

Despite many advances in oral health, dental and oral diseases continue to be a problem for many children. There are several factors that can contribute to the oral health decline and these include: inadequate preventive measures, lack of access to care...

Grandma and grandpa's part-time daycare

In today's hectic world where many moms and dads are working longer hours, grandparents are now more actively involved in the day-to-day activities of their grandchildren. While providing routine childcare for grandchildren is a great opportunity for grandparents...

Bringing Home Baby: Health and Safety Tips

Bringing your new baby home can also bring a host of baby proofing worries. Safety gates, toilet locks and outlet covers are just some of the ways you can baby-proof your home. Along with the endless number of baby proofing gadgets on the market...

Plastic Baby Bottle Risks

For several years, various countries have faced the issue of plastic bottle use for babies. It has been a popular topic in the news and a concern for various health authorities, particularly questioning the banning of plastic bottles altogether. There have been arguments...

Nighttime Feedings

Many mothers complain that their babies feed more during the night than during the day. This is normal, since babies do not know that nighttime is a time to sleep. It takes babies time to adjust to day and night patterns. Being able to sleep through the night is a developmental stage...

Phthalates in Baby Products

A few months ago, a story about an odd sounding chemical called phthalates made a big splash. A study done by Washington University found that shampoos, lotions and powders are exposing babies to phthalates and they are being absorbed through the skin...

Recent Toddler Toy Recalls

Are you concerned by the number of recent toy recalls? Here is a list of recent products recalled, along with a description, the hazard identified and the manufacturer's website information so that consumers know what corrective measures to take...

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