Archives for November 2007

If you’ve gone back to work or school full time, you can still breastfeed your baby. You can maintain this special relationship for another year or more. You’ll need to express (force out) your breast milk. Then your baby’s caregiver can feed your baby breast milk from a bottle or a cup when you are away. Use a pump or your hands to express breast milk. … [Read more...] about Tips for Working Moms

Battles over food often occur when parents are too concerned about what, how much and when their children eat. Avoid making mealtime a battleground. Your baby is testing his independence. This means that he’ll try to do things his way—not yours. Relax and accept your baby’s unusual food choices. As he matures, your baby will follow your lead more … [Read more...] about Avoid Food Battles

Many fire deaths occur between midnight and 4 a.m., when the family is asleep. Fire produces smoke and gases that can numb your senses. If a fire breaks out, you may not wake up, or you may not be able to think clearly. That’s why you need a smoke detector. This will sound an alarm when a fire starts. Then you can get your family to safety. … [Read more...] about Use a Smoke Alarm

Gather your children. Leave your home right away. Forget about what you’re wearing. Don’t grab valuables. Just get your family out. Never open a door that feels hot. A hot door may mean a fire is blazing on the other side. If you open the door, you could be killed by the heat and smoke. Try another escape route. Or call for help. In a smoky area, crawl on the floor. … [Read more...] about What To Do in Case of Fire

A fire can start in many areas of your home. Once started, a fire can rage out of control. Protect your family. Prevent fire before it starts. Guard against these hazards. Smoking: Most deaths in home fires are caused by careless smoking. Someone falls asleep in bed with a lit cigarette. Or someone leaves a cigarette on the edge of a table. Don’t let anyone … [Read more...] about Prevent Fires and Burns