Tag: infant health
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More States Are Distributing Free Baby Boxes to Promote Safe Sleep Practices
Get Pregnant Fast In an effort to encourage safe sleep habits for infants, several states are now offering free baby boxes to expecting parents. This initiative began in New Jersey, where new parents received boxes filled with essential baby items, including a safe sleeping space for their little ones. Following New Jersey’s lead, Ohio and…
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Grieving Parents Share Heart-Wrenching Video of Infant with Whooping Cough
Get Pregnant Fast In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a couple from Australia, Alex and Jamie Thompson, have bravely shared a poignant video of their infant son, Ethan, who tragically passed away just four weeks after birth due to complications from whooping cough. Their intention? To raise awareness about the crucial need for whooping cough…
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A Cautionary Tale from a Kansas Dad: The Hidden Dangers of Hair Tourniquets
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a parent, you already know that worrying comes with the territory. But here’s a new concern that’s making waves online: hair tourniquets. Recently, a Kansas dad named Mark Thompson went viral after sharing a harrowing experience with this unexpected hazard. While enjoying a family outing, Mark’s 19-week-old daughter, Emma, suddenly…
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Essential Information About the DTaP Vaccine for Infants and Children
Understanding the DTaP Vaccine Get Pregnant Fast The DTaP vaccine is a combination immunization designed to protect against three serious illnesses: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). This vaccine contains inactivated components, meaning the viruses are killed and cannot cause the diseases. In the U.S., there are 11 licensed DTaP vaccines, some of which also…
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Sharing a Room with Your Baby: A Simple Step to Halve SIDS Risk
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the health and safety of our newborns, few concerns are as daunting as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Recent findings from the American Academy of Pediatrics reveal that room-sharing—keeping your baby in the same room (but not the same bed) for at least the first six months—can significantly…
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Mother of Baby Stricken by Chickenpox Urges Parents to Vaccinate
Get Pregnant Fast The ongoing vaccination debate seems relentless, even as science and common sense overwhelmingly support immunization. Sometimes, however, a poignant visual can drive the message home. These heartbreaking images of a small child suffering from chickenpox are a stark reminder of the consequences of vaccine hesitancy. One of the critical issues with the…