If you have trouble emptying your breast, apply warm compresses to the breast or take a warm shower before breast-feeding ||AAP recommends to avoid blankets (a potential suffocation hazard) until your baby reaches her first birthday ||Reflux is common in newborns. Most babies outgrow reflux between the time they are 1 and 2 years old ||It’s never too early to read for your child ||The only acceptable punishment for our children is time-out. No spanking, no shouting and no threatening ||The sun is the most important source of Vit D ||Make sure your baby wears a hat if she will be in a cold environment ||Make sure the highchair has a wide base, good fit, adjustable secure straps. Consider a post between the child's legs. ||Ask your baby's doctor about vitamin D supplements for the baby, especially if you're breast-feeding ||You'll develop a unique parenting style that is right for your family and may be quite different from your neighbors and friends. ||
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Are you a mosquito magnet?
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 Have you ever wondered why you get bitten while others around you don't? It's true. Mosquitoes do exhibit blood-sucking preferences, say the experts. One in 10 people are highly attractive to mosquitoes.

 
How Risky Are Mosquito Bites?
Itching is not the only problem of a mosquito bite. For some people, they can cause severe allergic reactions. Plus, there are mosquito-transmitted illnesses such as The West Nile virus and malaria outbreaks.
 
Who Mosquitoes Like Best
Genetics account for 85% of our susceptibility to mosquito bites. Scientists have also identified certain elements of our body chemistry that, when found in excess on the skin's surface, make mosquitoes swarm closer. Identified elements so far are:
  • People with high concentrations of steroids or cholesterol on their skin surface.
  • People who produce excess amounts of certain acids, such as uric acid.
  • Larger people and pregnant women who tend to give off more carbon dioxide.
  • Movement and heat also attract mosquitoes.
Chemical-Based Mosquito Repellents
  • DEET continues to be the chemical of choice. In repeated studies, it's been proven the most effective chemical repellent on the market.
  • Picaridin has proven to be as effective as DEET but is more pleasant to use. Picaridin is safe for children older than 2 months.
  • Metofluthrin. Available as a paper strip for outdoor areas and as a personal repellent clipped onto a belt or clothing. It is not applied to the skin. 
Alternatives to Chemical-based Mosquito Repellents
  • Soybean oil-based repellent provide short-lived protection.
  • Lemon eucalyptus is safe for children older than 3 years and offers protection similar to low concentrations of DEET.
  • Mosquito traps.
  • Insect shield repellent apparel for outdoor enthusiasts; clothing infused with the chemical insecticide Permethrin.
 
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