Having a new baby in the family can bring extra special meaning to the holidays, but it can also create extra tension as everyone jostles for your little one's attention. With careful planning, lots of communication and a willingness to put your new family first, your holiday can be just the way you want it.
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First, the good news: the number of Americans who smoke cigarettes has been declining for the past 25 years, with about one in five now saying they smoke¹. The bad news? Exposure to secondhand smoke can pose serious health risks to children, especially those under age two. If you or someone in your household smokes, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends you quit. Babies who breathe secondhand smoke have higher risks of ear infections, upper respiratory infections, tooth decay and sudden baby death syndrome (SIDS)².

¹“U.S. Smoking Rate Still Coming Down,” by Lydia Saad, http://www.gallup.com/poll/109048/us-smoking-rate-still-coming-down.aspx, July 24, 2008.
² Parenting Corner Q&A: Secondhand Smoke, http://www.aap.org/publiced/ BR_SecondhandSmoke.htm, published online February 2007.

It seems like fruit juice and juice drinks would be healthy for your growing toddler, but did you know you can give him too much of a good thing? Fruit juice tastes good and is often packaged so it's easy to carry around, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says excess juice can contribute to dental caries and diarrhea. Toddlers one to six years old should be limited to four to six ounces per day as part of a meal or snack rather than sipping throughout the day.

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics: “The Use and Misuse of Fruit Juice in Pediatrics,” PEDIATRICS, http://aappolicy.aappublications.org /cgi/content/full/pediatrics;107/5/1210