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How do parents’ mindset change with the arrival of a newborn?
What are the psychological changes parents go through when a newborn arrives into the family? We do know that parents’ schedule change drastically when a newborn arrives, and the priority shifts from self to the baby. However, let us dig
You cannot spoil a baby with too much hugs!
One of the biggest myths parents often hear is the following: “do not pick up your newborn and hug them as soon as they start crying. You are spoiling them!”. This week, I am focusing on this topic not only
what are few advices to be given for first time parents?
After preparing for the arrival of a new baby with the necessities that we have discussed in the previous weeks, what are some of the advices that may be given for first time parents? Being a first-time parent can be
Types of Cribs
In the past weeks, we have outlined various types of car seats and strollers, but this week we will now focus on the topic of cribs. Cribs play an essential part of a baby’s upbringing and without it, dangerous scenarios
Types of strollers
There are many types of strollers available for all occasions today so which one is appropriate for me? The list below highlights the various types of strollers on the market today. The travel system: This is one of the most
Types of car seats
Thanks to the competitive market, we now have a variety of infant car seats that we can choose from ranging from different brands, styles, colors, size, cloth materials and of course, prices. Yet how do we know which one to
What items do I need to buy for my newborn?
Congratulations! Now that it is confirmed a baby will be on its way, preparations should start as soon as possible. Where do I start and what do I need to buy? Let’s find out together so that we can prepare
The dangers of distracted driving.
According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nine people in the United States are killed every day in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver (https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/distracted_driving/index.html). Distracted driving can be very dangerous as the driver is
What are the dangers of improper installation of child seats?
Thursday June 16th, 2022 According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), all types of child safety seats misuse was at an average of 46%! (crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812157) We intend to provide the best possible care for our
When do parents transition their children from forward-facing child seats to booster seats?
Thursday June 9th, 2022 According to healthychildren.org, typically this happens when children have reached the top weight top height allowed for the seat with a harness. The main purpose of the booster seat is to provide additional height for your
Why are Baby Car Seats Important?
Thursday June 2nd, 2022 In this post, we will discover two major types of child seats, and will also discuss why child seats are so important to keeping your infant safe when it comes to installation and to proper
Seat belts help save lives!
Thursday May 26th, 2022 According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website (NHTSA), of the 22,215 passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2019, 47% were not wearing a seatbelt! (www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts) How about an infant you may ask? Well, the first booster
Does this sound familiar? “I do not want to get involved as I do not want to create any trouble”!
Thursday May 19th, 2022 That is the least you should do when you see a child unattended in a vehicle. It is about saving lives and saving lives always comes first and foremost. What if that child were yours? Would
What is Good Samaritan Law?
What is Good Samaritan Law? It is identified as “someone who renders aid in an emergency to an injured on a voluntary basis. Yet, good Samaritan law, which covers all U.S. states including Hawaii and Alaska, do not exempt the
What are some of the ways we can reduce the chances of unattended children that are left in cars?
We understand that sometimes parents cannot leave children unattended at home, or if you are a single parent, it is harder to find someone else to take care of your children due to a hectic schedule. We also can understand
What goes through your mind when you have to complete the following on a job application?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes □ No □. If yes, please explain. Most of us need not to think of this as a complicated question and would check the “No” box immediately. However, as the previous
Do you think that leaving children unattended in or around motor vehicle is a smart thing to do?
In addition to Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke (PVH) cases as the primary cause of fatalities in the U.S., there are other dangers that children may face if left unattended in cars for a period of time. Let us discover these possible
Bryce Balfour was just nine months old when he perished from heatstroke inside a vehicle on a 66° F (18.8° C) day in Charlottesville, Virginia.
This case, unlike others, had numerous interferences which we had covered in previous posting that led to the demise of the little infant. Unfortunately, this is only one of the few that occurred across the US and accidents like these