Many mums and dads I talk to enjoy the closeness of giving their baby or toddler a bottle of milk as a comfort before bed time. The warm milk and reassurance of your loving embrace helps baby to fall asleep and results in a calm bed time routine. Whilst its good to have a wind down period before bed it is very important that you brush your baby’s teeth before they go to sleep.
Brushing baby’s teeth before bed is crucial because the breastmilk or formula milk necessary to nourish your child can also cause severe tooth decay. The recent BBC documentary, Spoilt Rotten (broadcast 13 April 2010) highlighted ‘baby bottle tooth decay’ as one of the growing preventable childhood illnesses effecting British children today. In Scotland alone, Childsmile estimate that half of all children suffer from tooth decay before their first year of school.
In this article Mindful Mum looks at what causes baby bottle tooth decay and provides a 15 point plan for healthy baby teeth.
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Many countries are banning the use of the chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) in the production of baby bottles due to health concerns. Canada banned BPA in 2009. Whilst this month:
So far, UK movement to ban BPA in baby bottles and materials that come into contact with toddlers food is slow. Any change in policy towards BPA awaits the opinion of the EFSA (European Food Standards Authority) who are currently assessing the relevance of a further study commissioned by the American Chemistry Council. The EFSA opinion is expected in May 2010
Whilst we await the opinion of the EFSA, Mindful Mum provides a comparison of BPA free baby bottles and a guide to BPA free weaning for UK parents wishing to err on the side of caution regarding their children’s health. If you are concerned your child has already been exposed to BPA, see our article on blocking the effects of BPA.
For more information on the ban to remove BPA from UK baby bottles see the No More BPA Campaign.
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Question: Should I be using antibacterial soap to wash my baby’s hands?
Answer: There is no consensus as to whether washing hands with antibacterial soap is better, worse, or equally effective at preventing infections as simple soap and water. Many health activists recommend using regular soap because antibacterial soap contains triclosan which may cause some bacteria to become resistant to commonly used antibiotics such as amoxicillin.
According to the World Health Organisation, the critical factor in stopping germs from spreading is to wash your child’s hands using a cleansing agent and to do it properly. Washing your child’s hands properly will mean; less visits to the doctor, fewer antibiotics, fewer prescription medicines and fewer illnesses.
Mindful Mum looks at the critical ‘hand washing’ times for your child and how to wash your child’s hands properly to reduce germs and illness.
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In the UK, over 1.1 million children have asthma. Asthma attacks are unpredictable and can vary in both severity and duration.
Mindful Mum lists the most common triggers of asthma, how to spot an asthma attack in a child and when to call for medical attention.
Download Signs of An Asthma Attack In A Child (116) to print and take with you.
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Following the popular article on Homeopathic Teething Remedies Mindful Mum reviews the 4 common Chammomilla brands below.
- Homeopathic Pharmacist
- Nelson’s Teetha
- Ashton & Parson’s Infants Powders
- Weleda
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Following the articles on the Dentinox Teething Gel recall and How to Relieve Baby’s Teething Pain Mindful Mum investigates the homeopathic remedy Chamomilla (Matricaria) teething granules.
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic and gentle making them safe to use for babies and children. Chamomilla can be used as a first aid treatment to alleviate both the physiological symptoms (extreme pain) and emotional issues (clinginess and irritability) of teething.
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Our ten month old baby is teething and it is a painful process for him and us! The teething process started at six months and could last until the age of three (yes — blimey!)
Every month he endures a painful bout of the common teething symptoms; biting, lack of appetite, red cheeks, extreme clinginess, high temperature, disturbed sleep and general crankiness, when even his most favoured toys hold no allure.
In ‘how to relieve baby’s teething pain’ Mindful Mum looks at the; key teething signs, over the counter remedies and natural teething solutions at our disposal in the UK.
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Poundland has identified a labeling and potential safety issue with the Medicine Feeder. The product could pose a potential risk to babies or young children as the measuring scale is confusing and could be inaccurate. Poundland are advising you to discontinue use immediately and return the item to your nearest Poundland store as soon as possible. Continue reading “Poundland Medicine Feeder: Product Recall” →
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