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New Special Shows Day in the Life of a Child With Allergies
We are all aware of what our lil ones eat, but parents of kids with allergies have to be extra sensitive when it comes to the menu. The rate of allergies has increased over the past 20-30 years and now more than three million kids have them. By the time they enter middle school, one in every 20 kids is watching what she puts in her mouth.
Oh Baby! Would You Buy a Portable Ultrasound Gadget?
How many of you thought Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise were crazy for reportedly having their very own ultrasound machine in their home? Well get ready to call the rest of the population nuts because the world's about to get x-ray happy with General Electric's newest gadget. Expectant ladies who want to swoon over their unborn baby will soon be able do so in the luxury of their own home.
Did You Eat Nuts While Pregnant?
A new Dutch study found that pregnant women consuming any sort of nut product on a daily basis may be putting their unborn child at risk for developing asthma. Published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the study followed more than 4,000 pregnant women, tracked their eating habits, and the diets of the children from birth until age eight. Epidemiologist at Utrecht University, Saskia Willers said:
Children whose mothers ate as little as one peanut butter sandwich a day had a far higher risk of asthma.
Get Your Child Tested For Peanut and Nut Allergies
March is National Peanut Butter Month, which means those of us who can enjoy the delights of the creamy and chunky spread will be relishing in salty peanut-infused recipes. Sadly, an increasing number of children have allergies to peanuts or nuts that can be incredibly dangerous and even life threatening. In fact, 50 percent of lilsugar readers say their children attend "peanut free schools."
Getting Parents Involved in the Halloween Act
Most parents think about their child's costume and forget all about themselves when it comes to dressing up for the spooky holiday. Sibling pairs can be quite cute but if there's only one kiddo in the family, mom and pop should think about getting in on the act with their own tiny tot.
Mommy can dress the babe up as a monkey and don a foam banana.
Delilicious: Peanut Butter Packets
Need a quick snack that packs a fast protein punch? My daughter can't get enough of Justin's Honey Peanut Butter Packs. The 1.15 ounce sleeves (.50) are slim and portable, which make them kid-friendly and easy to slip in mommy's purse.
Into the Mouths of Babes: Food Facts For Kids
The anecdotes that come out of the mouths of babes entertain parents, but what goes in can consume them. Last week, we tested your toddler nutritional needs knowledge and many of you were surprised by the facts.
To help mamas understand just where their children should be getting their food, we consulted the USDA's Food Pyramid.
Which Parents Are Nuts for the Nutcracker?
The New York City Ballet held the Nutcracker Family Benefit on Saturday night at the Lincoln Center. Many celeb parents enjoyed the performance accompanied by their kiddos. Guess who caught the show.
Homemade Baby Food Straight From the Grocery Store
While homemade baby food may be back en vogue, mamas know how much time and effort it takes to steam and puree baby's first solid foods. Baby cookbook authors claim that the purees take just a little more forethought than their store-bought counterparts, but factor in the prep and cleanup time and it's easy to see why many busy parents and caretakers turn to jarred goods.
For parents with limited time and cooking skills who still wish to give their lil one's the freshest and most healthy first foods, we've rounded up some of the best mass market chilled and frozen baby food available.
Home Free Treats For Children With Allergies
Mamas of tots with dairy, nut or egg allergies have a tough time of it when attending birthday parties or simply looking for a baked good to snack on during the day. Most allergy-free packaged goods are lacking flavor and substance and are better left untouched. Home Free Treats puts an end to that kind of thinking.
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