The most common food allergy in children is nuts, so don’t bust out the PB&J sandwiches just yet! As a parent, I was pretty reluctant with giving my daughter any nut-related food until she was well over the age of one. Miami Children’s Hospital wants us parents to be aware of this seriousness of nut allergies. Here are 5 things that every mom, dad, aunt, uncle, grandparent – every and anyone – need to know about nut allergies & children: 1. Commonality Nuts are one of the most common allergy-causing foods, affecting over 20 million people in the U.S. And…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
0With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness month, its good to always know that skin cancer doesn’t just affect us adults. More teens and young adults are developing skin cancer – scary! I’ve lived in South Florida for about half my life and laying out in the sun has become just a part of life. Now that I have a daughter of my own who loves the pool and beach, I am more aware of the harmful effects of the sun and UV rays. I constantly apply lotion while out in the sun, along with a hat and sunglasses (when she…
The Odd Eating Habits of a Toddler
0Feeding an infant > Feeding a toddler. Sometimes I feel like banging my head against my granite counter tops during meal times. What happened to the sweet little cutie that would eat whatever I would puree with gusto? Remember when you thought it was so cute when they had a messy face full of sweet potatoes – those were the days. I can’t even remember the transition of it being cute to thinking: “OMG if she throws peas on the floor one more time and I step on them my head is going to explode!”. Then you find some days…
Baby, Brush Those Teeth!
0Good oral hygiene should be #1 on everyone’s list. So once my lil one started sprouting teeth, we got her her very own little tooth brush and gum gel. She of course thought it was the greatest thing ever and thought we gave her a new chew toy. Little did she know we were beginning to instill in her that she’s got to brush her teeth. Every morning and night we brush to get her into the habit. Now that she pretty much has a mouth full of choppers, she looks for the brushing every day and we of course…
To Vaccinate or Not Vaccinate: That Is The Question.
0As a child, I was always up to date on all my vaccines. I never questioned it nor did my parents, just knew they would protect me against certain diseases. I never thought any more about them until I had my own child. Even then, I still didn’t think twice about having her vaccinated. Yet, the more I research and speak to other mom’s & dad’s out there, the more I am seeing that there is a whole slew of people against vaccines. Whether it be the fears of Autism or SIDS, so many parents have stayed clear of having…
