Consult your physician or dental professional if using another fluoridated product.
Helpful Tips
for Parents
Bath Time Basics
Giving a newborn a bath can be a little scary for first-time moms. It gets easier with practice, but in the meantime, there are lots of tried and true tips that can help make the experience one you'll cherish.
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Where There's Smoke...
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 infant death syndrome (SIDS)2.
Sources: 1 "U.S. Smoking Rate Still Coming Down," by Lydia Saad, www.gallup.com, July 24, 2008.
2 Parenting Corner Q&A: Secondhand Smoke, www.aap.org, published online February 2007.
Crib Notes
Should you move your toddler from the crib to a bed? If she’s potty-trained or too big or active to sleep comfortably, probably yes. To make the transition easier, put the bed where the crib was. Let her use her crib blanket at first, even if it’s too small. Put up a guardrail to keep her from falling out.
Source: How and When Should I Move My Toddler From a Crib to a Bed?, by Deborah Lin-Dyken, www.babycenter.com, August 2006
