When the tears flow and wailing begins, a mother will do just about anything to make her baby's teething pain go away. But according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, she shouldn't head to the drugstore. The FDA warned parents in a recent Consumer Update that mouth-numbing gels and liquids don't belong on babies' gums. FDA warning The FDA has previously warned...

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For years I've been committed to (some would say obsessed with) the idea that the cleaner I keep my home, the healthier my kids will be. Many of us parents have spent hours scrubbing floors, sanitizing toys and wiping down countertops. We've shielded our newborn babies from pets and strangers and insisted our kids wash their hands a dozen times per day. Now a new study...

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Parents and kids can agree: Shots hurt. We parents know that these vaccines provide babies with safe, proven protection against serious diseases. But that can be hard to explain to our little ones in a way they understand. What we can do is take steps to remove some of the stress that comes with vaccine visits to the doctor. "Getting children each dose of every vaccine...

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Blossom alum Jenna von Oy has teamed up with Medela to help launch a new breastpump recycle campaign. In response to a petition created on change.org, the Medela Recyclesprogram helps to keep breastpumps out of landfills, encourages mothers to recycle their old Medela pumps, and helps a new mother begin her breastfeeding journey. The Parkers actress,...

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