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The SIDS, Seratonin and Vaccination Connection
Italian researchers recently discovered that mice who were genetically engineered to overproduce seratonin, died at an early age with symptoms similar to human babies who died from SIDS. The mice died after being able to regulate their body temperature and heart rate, which are symptoms of abnormal seratonin levels. Researchers are hoping to be able [...]
SIDS Linked to Bacteria Levels
Another piece of the SIDS puzzle has been uncovered. Researchers in a British study recently found that dangerous bacteria such as staph and E. coli, were found in more than 1/2 of SIDS cases. The rate is closer to 1/4 of the general, healthy infant population. While they do not believe that the bacteria causes [...]
Why Eco Parenting is Best
…the umbilical cord carries not only the building blocks of life, but also a steady stream of industrial chemicals, pollutants and pesticides that cross the placenta as readily as residues from cigarettes and alcohol. This is the human “body burden” — the pollution in people that permeates everyone in the world, including babies in the [...]
How to Cosleep Safely
by Sheryl Lyon Cosleeping, or using a family bed has a number of advantages for both the parents and their babies. Many parents begin cosleeping to facilitate nighttime breastfeeding or they started bringing their crying newborn to bed with them in the middle of the night just to get some shut eye. Once cosleeping begins [...]
Breastfeeding for Health
By: Brian Cook Breastfeeding is one of the most essential components of attachment parenting and there is enough scientific proof to suggest that failure to breastfeed a newborn child can cause long term medical problems for both the mother and the child. In addition to containing vital nutrients for the newborn, breastfeeding actually improves a [...]
A Natural Crib Mattress Gives a Better Start
Starting off the healthiest life for a new baby takes a lot of work, determination, and research. It’s important to have a crib, car seat, and even stroller that meet the safety standards of the industry. But a healthy start goes beyond the nuts and bolts of the necessities. Investing in a natural crib mattress [...]
Why Organic Crib Mattresses are Best
Every new parent wants to ensure that her baby is healthy. Getting an organic crib mattress is a great way to start of a new life. These mattresses have never been treated with chemicals, so they make breathing easier and more comfortable – for parent and child. Guidelines suggest that newborn babies need to be [...]
SIDS, Cribs and Cosleeping
SIDS. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Hearing those four little words or the one little acronym can strike fear in the heart of any new parent. SIDS is real, random, quick and totally unexpected. Parents will naturally do anything in their power to prevent the unthinkable from happening to their perfectly healthy newborn. What is SIDS? [...]
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