April 6, 2009 Car seats for Infants & Toddlers An infant should travel in a federal approved infant safety seat that must always face the rear of the car. Facing the rear protects the infant's fragile head and neck if a crash does happen. The seat should also be semi reclined so that the baby's head does not flop forward. Click here for more info March 9, 2009 Use of room fan can decrease the risk of S.I.D.S In a recent study, it was found that the use of a fan in an infant's room can decrease the risk of SIDS ( Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ) by more than 50 %. This significant benefit is mainly due to the increased circulation of the air in the room allowing the infant to breath fresh air and preventing the baby from breathing exhaled carbon dioxide. This beneficial effect was seen also for infants who slept in warmer temperatures or who slept in a prone ( face down ) position. ( It us not recommended for babies to sleep face down until they are at least 9 months old ) February 16, 2009 Vaccines and Immunizations It has been found ruled that the MMR vaccines, whether administered alone or with other vaccines, were not causal factors in the development of autism or autism disorders. The rulings can be found in www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/node/5026 Department of Health and Human Services The medical and scientific communities have carefully and thoroughly reviewed the evidence concerning the vaccine - autism theory and have found no association between vaccines and autism. If parents have questions or concerns about childhood vaccines, they should talk with their child's health care provider. . |