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Car Seats
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Most parents are now aware of the laws in each state mandating infant seats that are rear facing until the child is one year old and at least 20 pounds. Most parents are also aware that their children are safest if they continue to use a car seat during the toddler years; this is also required in many states.
For older children, Delaware law requires children to ride in a proper car seat through 7 yea...
Fluoride Supplementation
Tooth decay is caused by mouth bacteria growing on tooth surfaces. The best defenses against cavities are to brush and floss twice a day, starting when the first baby tooth erupts; to visit the dentist twice a year, starting after the 3rd birthday; and to take the recommended amounts of fluoride supplementation.
Fluoride supplementation, in the recommended small doses, helps prevent cavities in two ways. Fluoride promotes the calci...
Obesity Prevention in Infants
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We are all concerned about the worsening epidemic of obesity in children. Here are some simple suggestions that may help combat our society’s obesity-prone lifestyles.
Encourage your baby to trust his own appetite.
Feeding a baby on demand, regardless of the time since last feeding, can teach a baby to trust his own appetite. (Don’t let him sleep too long during the day, though, o...
Health Maintenance
Here are some tips about safety and illness prevention.
