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New Baby? New Tech Can Make a Big Difference

Innovative gadgets that can make parenting easier

Welcoming a new baby to the family brings with it excitement, challenges and a lot of love. It is also a lot of work. But, there is help... sometimes at the touch of a button. Amy O'Malley, MSN, RN, mother of five and director of education and clinical services at Medela, has pulled together a few tips for navigating the first few months and how to incorporate some baby (and mom) friendly technology along the way!

offer the ability to share information with your spouse, partner and health care professional. There are also a number of new on-demand services available through apps that allow real-time access to health care professionals that focus on pediatric care or lactation services. For example, breastfeeding moms can use their smartphones to access real-time video support from lactation consultants through Medela's 24/7 LC service.

How many wet diapers? How long did he nurse? Use an App for That!

Give Yourself Some Range with a Great Monitor

It is useful to keep a log of what happened when. But do you need a paper and pen? There are now apps to help moms track their breastfeeding sessions, how many dirty diapers the baby has and how long he or she slept for. Apps also

A video monitor is a perfect addition to any new parent's arsenal of gadgets. In addition to monitoring the baby, many units feature two-way speakers, nightviewing capabilities and a temperature gauge, and offer the ability to check in

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on baby while on-the-go through either a website login or smartphone application.

Pump Quieter and Smarter If you're breastfeeding or planning on breastfeeding, a high-performance breast pump is a tool that can help make the task simpler for moms and caregivers. Double electric breast pumps are the fastest and most effective way to support a mom's breast milk supply. "Breast pumps have changed quite a bit since I had my children," O'Malley said. "While a double electric breast pump is your best bet, newer models go beyond the basics and connect with smartphones to track activity. Our techenabled and quietest pump, Sonata, is comfortable and pairs with the MyMedela app to automatically track pumping sessions and offer personalized tips to help you succeed and monitor your baby. This pump even has many adaptions to meet your needs anywhere and anytime. It has features to help you use it late at night and can adjust based on your changing body shape to give you an effective and consistent experience."

Make Temperature Checks a Breeze Gone are the days of placing a thermometer in your child's ear or under his or her tongue or armpit. Temporal thermometers allow parents to simply place the gadget against baby's forehead to get an accurate reading. Other options, such as pacifiers that double as thermometers, can also be utilized to make this task less invasive and more efficient. You're not alone. There is tech to help and don't forget to ask your pediatrician and other friends or family members too. It takes a village to bring a new baby into the world!

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Baby on the Way?

t's only a matter of time now. Your little bundle of joy is on its way, and for the first time you are about to be a parent. Think you're ready? Many people do and then the reality of parenthood strikes them. Remember your friends who said being a parent is nothing like they expected? They were right. Parenting is a wild ride, but it's also one of the - if not the - most rewarding things you'll ever do in your life. Just don't expect it to be smooth sailing right from the get-go. It's going to be challenging, but there are things you can do to prepare before your life changes forever. To give you the leg up you so desperately need, Dawn Dais, author of the parenting book "The S--- No One Tells You," offers this advice:

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Here are some tips to help you prepare

■ Take advantage of your freedom. If this is your first baby, you need to maximize every second of freedom you have left. Go to the movies, order an appetizer and a dessert at dinner, travel, decide to leave the house and then do so 25 seconds later. Watch television shows with cuss words. ■ Sleep now. Earlier this year, Dais and Store Brand infant formula released a "Baby's First Year" survey that found 25 percent of new moms confessed their biggest fear before their baby's arrival was never sleeping again. You will sleep again, but it might not be for a few months, so it's important to get it in while you still can! ■ Do your research. Make sure to discuss important topics before the baby arrives, such as feeding. The

survey found infant formula is the last topic researched by new moms while pregnant, but the No. 1 topic researched after their baby arrives. A lot of new parents don't think about this because they just assume they will breastfeed. They are told that it is the most natural thing on the planet and so it's not even a consideration or option not to breastfeed. But what people don't tell you is that breastfeeding can be hard and there may be challenges. The survey also found that more than 50 percent of moms experience issues when it comes to breastfeeding baby, with low breast milk supply being the top concern. So, knowing your feeding options before baby arrives is vital. ■ Babies are expensive, so know where you can save big. It's important to note that all infant formulas are required to meet the same FDA standards. That means you can choose store-brand infant formulas that meet the same federal nutrient requirements for baby as nationally advertised brands, and in fact, cost up to 50 percent less!

Having a child is the most monumental change you can make to your life, but the joys that come with parenting make the process entirely worth it. Apply the tips above and you'll eliminate some of those potential headaches. To learn more, visit storebrandformula.com.

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Poison Help Line 1-800-222-1222 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 2 million poisoning incidents per year within the U.S., and more than 90 percent of these occur within the home. Keep your family safe by learning more about the potential for poisoning, how to prevent it and how to get help if an incident occurs, most notably by calling the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Follow these tips to have a healthy and safe winter season: 1. Know which winter items are poisonous. There are many household items in use during the winter that may pose a specific poison risk, including antifreeze and snow salt. Antifreeze is a poisonous liquid used

in cars. It has a sweet taste that children and animals like. If even a little is swallowed, it can be harmful and can cause kidney damage and death. Keep antifreeze, household cleaners and all chemicals in the containers they came in with a tight cap and keep away from children and pets. Before throwing away an antifreeze container, be sure to rinse it with water and replace the safety cap. Salt used on driveways and sidewalks in winter can harm a pet or child if eaten. Store such salt out of reach and in a locked cabinet. 2. Keep your home warm - and safe. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that has no color, odor or taste. The risk for CO poisoning increases in the winter, as the use of fuel-

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Poison Safety Tips to Keep Your Family Safe

burning devices increases. Sources of CO include gas furnaces, gas water heaters, gas stoves, gas ovens, kerosene space heaters, wood and gas fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, power generators and car engines. These devices make CO, For help in what to do in case of a poisoning you can visit poisonhelp.org. This service is free, confidential, and available 24/7. primarily when they are not working mercury thermometers, which can properly or are not used in a properly break in a child's mouth. Stay with ventilated space. children when taking their Signs of CO poisoning are similar temperature. Spilled mercury should to flu and other cold-weather-virus be cleaned up properly as it is a symptoms, including headaches, hazardous waste. nausea, vomiting, dizziness and confusion. To prevent CO poisoning, 4. Save the number, save a life. The have at least one CO detector in your Poison Help line is your first line of home. The best places for a CO defense against poisoning deaths and detector are near bedrooms and close injuries. By dialing 1-800-222-1222, to furnaces. Have your heating you will be connected to a local system, vents and chimney checked poison center staffed by trained, every year by experts. Always follow professional experts who can help product instructions for installing and you right away. Save the number in repairing appliances that burn fuel, your phone today so you have it if and never burn charcoal inside a you need it. You can also visit the house or garage. Additionally, do not Poison Help website at use a gas oven to heat a house or www.poisonhelp.hrsa.gov for more apartment or use unvented fuelinformation on poison prevention. burning devices indoors. Finally, never run a car in a closed garage. 3. Don't let winter cold and flu season become more serious. Be sure that all medication, including over-thecounter cold medicine, is kept in locked cabinets, away from children and pets. Also, avoid mercury poisoning by using digital thermometers instead of glass

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Add Fire Safety to Your Family's Routine

Think of all the items you replace regularly - your cellphone, lightbulbs and even your toothbrush. But when was the last time you replaced your smoke alarm batteries, or even the alarms themselves? It's easy to overlook, but the time to think about fire safety is now - before an emergency strikes. Many assume that because they have smoke alarms in their homes, they're protected in the event of a fire. In reality, smoke alarms need to be installed, maintained and tested regularly to ensure they're working properly. That effort includes knowing how old smoke alarms and their batteries are, as neither lasts forever. While smoke alarm lifespan and sensing technology have improved in recent years, the fact remains that all smoke alarms - even hardwired and sealed battery models - expire after 10 years. "According to the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org), three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or from missing or dead batteries," said Tarsila Wey, director of marketing for First Alert. "Just like other household duties, it's important to make sure alarm

maintenance and replacement and escape planning and practice become a regular, ongoing part of your family's routine."

First Alert offers the following advice to ensure your family is best protected from fire:

Count the alarms - In most cases, one alarm isn't enough. In fact, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), recommends smoke alarms be installed inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement, as well as one carbon monoxide (CO) alarm on each level and in each sleeping area. A quick and easy way to remember is one on every level and in every bedroom.

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Install them properly - Does your alarm ever sound when cooking? Chances are, you've installed the alarm too close to your appliances. An easy way to reduce false alarms and maximize coverage is to take a moment to review manufacturer guidelines and install alarms in the proper locations. Smoke alarms should generally be installed at least 10 feet from a cooking appliance to minimize false alarms. It's also recommended to install smoke alarms high on walls or ceilings. Remember, smoke rises, so high placement provides a direct path for detection. Lastly, don't install smoke alarms near windows, doors or ducts, where drafts might interfere with their operation.

Get complete coverage - In general, there are two types of fires - quick flaming and smoldering. Today's smoke alarms are effective at detecting both but use unique technologies that make them better suited for particular locations within the home. The NFPA and other safety advocates recommend installing dual-sensor alarms like the First Alert 10-Year Battery Dual Sensor Alarm because they provide the best potential for early detection of all types of common household fires while helping to reduce the number of non-emergency alarms all while providing a decade of protection without the need for costly and ongoing battery replacement.

by simply holding down the test button, at least once a month. Also, when testing, it's important to clean the alarm to remove any dust or debris. This advice holds true even for newer alarms, which feature 10-year batteries, as well as hardwired alarms that feature a battery back-up. Check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall.

Plan your escape - Maintaining alarms is essential to every household, but what about your escape route? Unfortunately, recent research indicates that just 25 percent of families have an escape plan that they practice regularly. To develop an effective plan, walk through your home and inspect all possible exits and escape routes. Identify two ways out of each room, including windows and doors. Practice your home fire escape plan at least twice a year and make sure to plan a meeting spot.

For more fire safety tips, visit www.firstalert.com. Source: BPT

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Refresh Your Space with

Aromatherapy

pring is on its way and with that we have the tradition of “Spring Cleaning” by going through every nook and cranny in our home to ensure the winter blues and blahs are gone! If you are “nesting” and waiting for baby to come you may have a jumpstart on the rest of us—you go girl! Some things to consider while preparing for spring (and baby) is refreshing your space (and baby’s) with 100-percent therapeutic grade essential oils. Pure essential oils should not trigger an allergic reaction to perfumes of any kind, since it is 100-percent pure and used for aromatherapy, be sure you are getting the best grade for your home and family.

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Clove oil is said to kill mold and fungus and increase our energy levels at the same time—for the killing of mold and fungus, who doesn’t want clove oil in their kitchen (and bathroom)? You can even create a cleaning spray using clove oil and others, such as lemon and orange, to increase the healthy benefits of your natural cleaning solutions. Orange oil is said to kill bacteria and pathogens while helping to fight cancerous tumors, decrease anxiety levels and increase circulation. On top of that, Dr. Axe on his website says it even decreases acne and reduces wrinkles. Yes to orange oil, please!

Your Living Space: Sage and Lavender For Your Kitchen Space: Clove and Orange You can diffuse essential oils right on your stovetop if you don’t have enough diffusers for each area of your home.

Add a few drops of each of these essential oils into your diffuser, along with whatever amount of water is needed for your specific diffuser, and begin living in a healthier and more peaceful home.

Sage oil is the “anti” oil—it is an antifungal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial and more. Sage, in many American Native traditions, is also used for smudging to cleanse the home or other areas, and even the body, of toxins and “negative energy” by burning a bundle of dried sage leaves and using the smoke to “smudge out” the bad juju. It is said that the smoke attaches itself to the bad energy and takes it away when it dissipates. I don’t know about that, but I do know of the many health benefits of smudging and that I don’t feel comfortable smudging sage with babies around. Thus, I use sage oil instead, it has the same healthy benefits. Lavender oil is a well-known essential for creating a calming atmosphere by reducing anxiety, helping us to sleep better and even killing off a headache. But did you know that it is also good for relieving pain, reducing symptoms of diabetes, increasing brain function and even slowing the aging process. Add some lavender into your daily regime by diffusing it in your living room, bedroom and your baby’s room.

Your Bedroom Space: Ylang Ylang and Lavender I discussed lavender oil above and many who use it regularly will tell you that diffusing it in the bedroom is essential for their healthy sleep patterns, as it helps induce a calmness in the body making it easier to fall asleep. Ylang Ylang oil is said to have a sedative effect, antidepressant properties and lowers blood pressure, along with many

other health benefits. Ylang Ylang is a sensual essential oil that also increases libido (if you just had a baby, you may not want that!) and helps set “the mood”. It is also used in many perfumes due to its aroma, so perfect for a natural perfume with many added benefits.

Your Baby’s Space: Lavender and Lemon Again with the lavender, oy veh! Well since lavender oil promotes a calming effect making it easier to sleep, why wouldn’t you want it in your baby’s room? A gentle diffuse of lavender is best since you baby is, well, a baby and doesn’t need the same amount as you may. One or two drops of essential lavender oil in the water of your diffuser is enough. Lemon oil has been around for a long time and is well known for being a natural disinfectant and for refreshing space—such as lemon oil in dish soap or laundry and other cleaners, so why would you want a cleaning oil diffused in your baby’s space? Lemon oil has many health benefits including promoting and supporting a healthy immune system, but the real reason is its ability to relieve pain from colic. Yup! It’s great for babies who have colic or other abdominal pain.

Be sure to check with your pediatrician before using essential oils on or around your baby. Every child is different, with different needs. If it seems that your child could possibly be bothered in any way by your use of essential oils, stop immediately. They are known to be safe and non-toxic, but every child is different. (Continued on page 17)

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Best for PreemiesA 100 Percent Human Milk Diet It is widely known that breast milk is best for babies. However, many people are not aware that babies born prematurely need more calories and protein than breast milk alone can provide. This is why for preemies weighing less than 3 pounds, 5 ounces (1,500 grams), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends fortifying mother's milk or pasteurized donor milk, using a product called human milk fortifier (HMF). This product name can be a cause of confusion for many because it suggests the fortifier is made from human milk. Yet, this is not the case; nearly all commercial HMFs are made from cow milk. "In the past, we've had to rely on bovine milk - cow milk - protein to help preemies grow, and that's not natural," said Amy Hair, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, neonatologist and director of the neonatal

nutrition program at Texas Children's Hospital.

While some cow milk-based nutrition may be OK for full-term infants, clinical studies show that the risk of several severe complications, particularly necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), increases with every 10 percent of cow milk in a premature infant's diet, according to research published in "Breastfeeding Medicine." NEC is one of the leading causes of death among preterm babies. In fact, NEC affects 1 in 6 extremely premature infants who receive cow milkbased nutrition in their diet, according to research published in the "Journal of Pediatrics." That is why neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across the country are instead turning to a fortifier from Prolacta Bioscience that is made with 100 percent human donor milk, instead

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of cow milk. Using a fortifier in the NICU made from human milk is the only way to ensure that extremely premature infants receive an exclusive human milk diet. "Provision of an exclusively human milk diet during the early postnatal period, a diet devoid of cow milk protein, is associated with lower risks of death, NEC, NEC requiring surgery and sepsis in extremely preterm infants," said Steven A. Abrams, MD, director of the Dell Pediatric Research Institute and chair of pediatrics at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

An exclusive human milk diet gives preemies the best chance to grow strong and healthy. Parents should be encouraged to talk with their baby's care team about fortification and the benefits of a 100 percent human milk-based fortifier.

Learn more at prolacta.com.

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Beware that some essential oils can be toxic to your pets, especially eucalyptus. Be sure to check with your vet or other resource to ensure the essential oils you plan to use are safe for your fur babies.

There are many essential oils all packed with health benefits. Do your own research and come up with your own recipes. Feel free to share them with other parents and readers of Natural Baby Magazine!

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Healing the Diaper Rash

iaper rash happens. It doesn’t happen to every baby or all the time, but that does not mean it cannot happen to yours. If your baby gets diaper rash, the first thing you should NOT do is blame yourself. Rashes happen. The next thing you should do is understand that they are painful to your baby and act immediately in healing the rash and eliminating the cause of it. When my daughter was a baby she would get terrible diaper rash and nothing seemed to work. I was distraught! I would take her to her pediatrician who assured me it’s “no big deal” but it was a big deal to my daughter who was in pain and with no relief. Not even prescription creams worked on her stubborn rash that soon caused blisters. I had to do something! I switched from disposable diapers, which irritated her skin, to cloth diapers (which saved me a lot of money in the long run) and I changed them OFTEN. I was on diaper duty 24/7 to ensure that she stayed as dry as possible to help heal the rash. Through this process, I learned she was allergic to her own urine. If I had known then what I know now, having

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raised five babies, I would have found someone who makes homemade salves! They work. I have used both devil’s club and dandelion salves and am amazed at how quickly the rash heals, along with keeping baby as dry as possible.

There are other things you can do to soothe your baby’s bum while working toward healing the rash: ● Coconut Oil is also great for diaper rash, but not as good as the salves mentioned. I’ve learned this from experience, but many moms love coconut oil for baby’s bum. ● Baking Soda Baths are very helpful for soothing and healing baby’s sore bottom. Add 2 TB baking soda to baby’s bath and give them a baking soda bath for 15-20 minutes up to three times a day. ● Going Naked is a great way to help them heal because the air allows them to stay dry rather than in a diaper that will soon be wet. It’s a messy solution but a healthy one.

● Use Natural Wipes for a gentler way of wiping baby’s bottom. (There is a recipe in the February issue of Natural Baby Magazine that includes essential oils—lavender is great for rashes -even eczema-but do not apply it directly on the skin! Lavender oil must have a carrier such as water, olive or other oils.) ● Cloth Diaper your baby with no plastic covers or rubber pants. This way, you can know when to change your baby so the urine won’t irritate his/her skin. ● Change Diapers every two hours or more often as needed to ensure the urine doesn’t irritate the skin. Disposable diapers are well known for holding a lot of urine, which may be great for overnight but not great for rashes. ● Change Detergents to a mild baby-safe laundry detergent (such as Dreft) or make you own all-natural laundry soap. The Internet is full of recipes for natural living. ● White Vinegar is great for adding to the washing machine. It eliminates urine stains and odors (both baby and pet urine) and helps prevent static cling. Use white vinegar instead of bleach or other chemicals for baby’s diapers and clothing. You can also rinse the diapers in a second rinse to ensure any detergents are gone. ● Eliminate Baby Powders especially ones with any unnatural additives. While healing a diaper rash, do not

even use corn starch, which allows bacteria to grow.

As a parent, we want our children to be healthy, happy and content. One way we can ensure this is by eliminating causes of the opposite. If your baby has a stubborn rash and you are exasperated, work with your pediatrician/naturop ath to determine the cause of the rash, such as an allergy to their own urine, and do all you can to help your baby heal.

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Angela J. Willard is a mother of five adult children and a grandmother. She is the publisher of Natural Baby Magazine and is studying to be a naturopathic physician.