Child Health and Safety
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Organic Baby Foods and Formula Contain High Levels of Arsenic
While in our minds we may equate the term “organic” with healthy food choices, even these products require further investigation – a new study out of Dartmouth University has shown that many organic foods may contain high levels of arsenic.
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Aveeno Baby Lotion and Britax Car Seat Recall
Two recalls to report to parents this week – the first is Aveeno Baby Lotion and the other is a Britax Car Seat recall.
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Is Carpooling Putting Your Child’s Safety at Risk?
Whether you’re the carpool driver or you’re packing your kids off in someone else’s carpool, a new study on the use of booster seats shows parents could be putting their kids at risk.
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PFCs Harmful to Children’s Immune Systems?
PFCs – or perfluorinated compounds – could be a more serious threat than previously thought. While studies have not turned up serious effects in humans, a new report is showing children who have more exposure to these compounds have weaker immune systems.
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Woman Gives Birth on Train to Manhattan!
We’ve heard of women giving birth on planes before, but on the commuter train? We think we’d be getting off at the next stop – whatever it is!
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