The Dangers of Water Beads
Water-absorbing gel beads sold as sensory toys and used in vases and gardens are a growing problem among young children. What Are Water Beads? Made of superabsorbent polymer chemicals, water beads are also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil and gel beads. They are also called sensory beads, used as play tools for […]
March 29, 2023
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Purple Day: Epilepsy Awareness
March 26th is Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness. People around the US and the world will wear purple to raise awareness for epilepsy and some will even host events to raise funds and support for those with epilepsy. So what exactly is epilepsy? Defining Epilepsy: Epilepsy, sometimes called a seizure disorder, is a disorder of […]
March 22, 2023
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From Bottle to Cup: Helping Your Child Make a Healthy Transition
You’ve probably heard that when your baby is around 6 to 9 months old, it’s time to begin moving away from bottle feeding. But like many parents, you may feel a little apprehensive about this next step in your child’s growth and development. If your little one pouts, shouts or bursts into tears when you […]
March 15, 2023
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Head Injury: What to Do if Your Child Loses Consciousness
Head injury is one of the most common causes of loss of consciousness in children. If your child experiences loss of consciousness (is “knocked out”) following a head injury, you should always take it seriously and talk with a health care professional. Most of the time, head injuries are minor, and children only lose consciousness for […]
March 8, 2023
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Drinks to Prevent Dehydration When Your Child is Vomiting
When your child is throwing up (vomiting), it’s easy for them to become dehydrated. The risk is even greater when fever causes them to sweat more or they are also losing fluid through diarrhea. Depending on how severe or how long the vomiting lasts, your child may lose important electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride. If your child […]
March 1, 2023
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