Consult your physician or dental professional if using another fluoridated product.
Helpful Tips
for Parents
Water Watch
Summer’s almost here and as the temperature rises, so does the urge to play in the water. Many toddlers love to swim and splash, but a child can drown in as little as an inch or two of water.
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Hand in Hand
Are you wondering whether your baby will be right-handed or left-handed? Be patient; it may be months or years before you know for sure. Most babies start showing a preference for reaching for things with their right hands between six and nine months, but it’s not until they’re 18 months or older that they start using their preferred hand more consistently. By age three or four, their handedness should be fairly evident. If it’s not, you may want to talk to your pediatrician.
Source: “How Handedness Develops in Infants,” by Robert Needlman, M.D., F.A.A.P., www.drspock.com, June 10, 2001
Have a Happy Haircut
A trip to the hairdresser or barber can be traumatic for a toddler. Ease the way by making it part of a fun day that includes lunch and a movie or playtime at the park. Schedule the appointment at a time she’ll be fed, happy and alert. If she's afraid it will hurt, snip a piece of your own hair or let her watch someone get a haircut while waiting her turn. Bring along a favorite toy or doll to preoccupy her while she’s in the chair.
Source: “Teach Your Kids Listening Skills (the Real ABC's),” by Jodie Lynn, www.family.go.com, accessed October 15, 2007.