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Five Tips to Keeping Your Child Safe While Shopping

LilSugar — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:07:00 PST

Packed parking lots and crowded stores aren't playgrounds for kids, but most parents have to take their tykes shopping at some point. To ensure your children's safety during trips to the mall - especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season - check out these simple tips that provide peace of mind.

Please Don't Feed Me! 8 Accessories For Tots With Food Allergies

Natasha Dantzig — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:15:58 PST

Despite Groupon's recent failed attempt at tongue-in-cheek humor concerning kids with peanut allergies, parents of tots with severe, sometimes life-threatening allergies to certain foods know there's nothing funny about a toddler's throat closing up.

According to FAAN, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, over 15 million people in the US have food allergies. Two percent of the population is allergic to peanuts and nuts - almost all having experienced onset as toddlers. At an age when they're too young to fully understand or communicate the nature of their allergies, playgrounds, snacktimes, family picnics, and other generally fun-filled events can feel like a dangerous minefield for concerned parents.

Keep reading for a selection of products designed to help keep tots safe - and ease mama's worries (at least a little).

I Can't Feel My Fingers! The Cold, Hard Facts About Frostbite

Natasha Dantzig — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:03:29 PST

Brrrrr! Winter is here, and for most tots, that means delightful days of making snowmen, sledding, and getting in snowball fights. It's all fun and games until someone gets frostbite.

Not to be Debbie Downer here, but do you know the facts about the causes, symptoms, and appropriate responses to frostbite? Take the following quiz to find out.

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Tasty Pumpkin Pie For Tots With Food Allergies

Natasha Dantzig — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:55:38 PST

What's Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie? Sad, that's what. Kids with food allergies are used to hearing "no, you can't have that," often missing out on birthday cake and swapping snacks with their buddies. With a few checks of the labels and some creative substitutions, it's easy to whip up food that everyone at the table can eat, making the experience even sweeter.

Keep reading for the delicious pumpkin pie recipe that everyone can enjoy this Thanksgiving.

A Global Epidemic: Pneumonia Isn't Just Affecting the Elderly

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:33:18 PST

Quick - what's the leading killer of children under the age of 5? Not AIDS, not cancer, not even the flu. Pneumonia kills a child every 20 seconds, but that statistic can easily be improved with vaccinations and education. On the eve of World Pneumonia Day, I spoke with ABC News' senior health and medical editor Dr. Richard Besser and Dr. Orin Levine from the International Vaccine Access Center about this preventable disease. Take this quiz to see how much you know about pneumonia and what we can do to bring down these deadly statistics.

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iPhone Apps to Keep Kids Safe While Out Trick-or-Treating!

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:03:24 PDT

Keep your kids safe on Halloween! The holiday is a childhood favorite filled with costumes, loot bags, and tons of candy. But before heading out on your evening adventure, download a few safety apps to your iPhone.

Public or Private: How Much Do You Know About Cord Blood Banking?

LilSugar — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:36:55 PDT

Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs aren't the only banks who've been awash in controversy over the past few years. Scientific breakthroughs related to the lifesaving potential of collecting and storing umbilical cord blood has resulted in an explosion of a whole new industry: cord blood banking. While most medical professionals and organizations are proponents of storing the super blood, there is far from a consensus about the nature of the storage and whether it should be public or private.

Take the following quiz to test your knowledge of the important topic, and let us know where you stand on the issue.

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Got Milk? The Facts About Raw vs. Pasteurized

LilSugar — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:32:22 PDT

Raw milk and cookies, anyone? Dairy is a major component to most tots' diets, and in the US, almost all dairy products are only available in pasteurized form, as regulated by the FDA. Yet, even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FDA, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and numerous other health organizations are unanimous in their position that raw milk should not be consumed, a movement supporting the fresh, cold drink is gaining momentum, and the demand has increased over the past several years.

Take our quiz about the great milk debate, and let us know: do you allow your kids to consume unpasteurized products?

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Vision Quest: The Facts About Kids' Eyes

LilSugar — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:35:47 PDT

If the eyes are the window to the soul, then it's important to keep those windows in the best possible condition. Kids who aren't seeing clearly often have academic and behavioral issues that can impact their school experience, leaving tots, teachers, and parents frustrated and confused. Luckily, most vision problems are easily rectified with regular vision screenings and eye care. Are you up to date on your facts about kids' vision? Take our quiz to find out.

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Newborn Screening Awareness Month: Has Your Infant Been Tested?

LilSugar — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:32:53 PDT

Happy Newborn Screening Awareness Month! September is a big month for back-to-school-age tots, but it's a big one for brand-new babies too. This month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights how newborn screenings can affect the long-term health of children.

Take the following quiz to see how much you know about this important topic.

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