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Mommy's Lil Helpers For Tough Hygiene Tasks
Babies needing their temperature taken or their noses cleared don't intimidate mamas who have the right tools. Handy parents who have gone though the trials of helping their tots have created products that get the jobs done. Take a look at some of the more interesting inventions that were made to assist fellow moms and dads.
KidKupz: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
Maybe Mary Poppins was right . . .
10 Ways to Help the Medicine Go Down!
In the heart of flu season, children are frequently coming down with colds and other ailments, which means there are prescriptions to fill. Babies, toddlers and even older kids can put up a fight when it's time for their daily dose. Follow these tips to help make the medicine go down.
Kiddie Wellness: Medicine You Should Avoid Giving to Your Tot
Tis' the season for your lil one to catch a cold or the flu. Before you reach into the medicine cabinet to treat him on your own, read this list of medicines to avoid giving your child from BabyCenter. Best practice says when in doubt, contact his pediatrician, but check out the slideshow for a few tips before even picking up the phone.
Medibottle: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
Does a swig of the bottle help the medicine go down? With the onset of cold and flu season, sixty-five percent of you will give your children medicine and trying to get your darling to take his full dose can be a battle. The creators of the Medibottle ($15) have designed a bottle with a syringe attachment that tricks the tot into swallowing meds.
Would You Give Your Child Meds Without Testing?
Two million children have been diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and many take medications like Ritalin for the disorder. But, in some cases doctors have written prescriptions for their young patients without ever looking at the brain for proof. Would you trust a medical expert enough to put your kid on meds without ever looking inside their head?
Mommy Alert! Airborne Is a Fraud
Airborne, the effervescent health formula said to boost a person's immunity is a fraud.
A CNN article reported that the company, started by a teacher will have to pay $23.3 million to settle the class action lawsuit brought against it for false advertising.
The piece said:
"There's no credible evidence that what's in Airborne can prevent colds or protect you from a germy environment," said CSPI Senior nutritionist David Schardt.
Baby Wellness: Cold Meds Go Bye–Bye
When my baby was sick last month, I was tempted to buy Dimetapp to give her some relief from her nasty cold. My mom and mother–in–law both said they had given it to my husband and me growing up, but that I should ask a doctor before administering it.
I'm glad I listened to them as the doctor told me not to use any cold medication.
Lil Tip: Making the Medicine Go Down
When little ones are under the weather, getting medicine down their throats can become a Herculean task.
If you can get the medicine in the mouth, you're halfway there. The toughest part usually comes when they have to swallow it.
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Tell Mommy: Do You Use Alternative Medicine on Your Kids?
More and more often parents are ditching the pharmacy aisle in search of alternative remedies to treat themselves and their kids. In fact, MSNBC is reporting that more than one in nine children and teens use herbal supplements or some other form of alternative medicine. Whether it's treating a cold with echinacea instead of cold medicine, or giving your tot a daily fish oil supplement, do you try to use alternative therapy on your kids before turning to traditional medicine?
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