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Infants’ Acetaminophen Concentration Change

October 26, 2011

000Companies are changing the concentration for medications for infants, and there are new dosing directions for these products. In essence, infant concentrated drops are being phased out. The “old” concentration…

Car Seat Safety Reminder: The importance of the car seat chest clip

October 21, 2011

Michelle LaRowe

Safety

000What is a chest clip? The chest clip is a positioning device intended to keep the harness straps in position on the child’s shoulders. Where should the chest clip…

Sun Safety for Summer

June 12, 2011

Michelle LaRowe

baby care, Health, Safety

000Summertime is here and most families are quickly transitioning to spending lots of time outdoors. But along with the summer sun, comes special safety concerns. When children spend too much…

Family Helpers Safety Reminder

May 28, 2011

Michelle LaRowe

Activities, baby care, child care, Safety

000Family Helpers reminds nannies, parents and agencies that only child care providers who have the proper training should take children swimming or near large bodies of water like a pool,…

BICYCLE SAFETY

May 7, 2011

Michelle LaRowe

Activities, Family, Safety

bike safety, bikes and kids

000Keep your family safe this spring by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) related to bicycle safety. Do not push your child to ride a 2-wheeled…

Backyard Safety

May 1, 2011

Michelle LaRowe

Safety

000The warmer weather is coming, and you’ll soon be preparing to transform your backyard into a summer playground. To keep the kids safe, follow these childproofing guidelines to cut back…

Revised Recommendation for Keeping Kids Rear-Facing Until 2nd Birthday

March 21, 2011

Michelle LaRowe

Safety

000The revised recommendation for keeping children rear-facing until their 2nd birthday from the American Academy of Pediatrics was published today (3/21/11) in the Pediatrics medical journal. The recommendation has…

Susan Tokayer Featured on Momtastic.com

December 29, 2010

Michelle LaRowe

Paying Nanny, Resources, Safety, The Hiring Process

000Family Helper’s own Susan Tokayer was recently interviewed for the article “Proceed with Caution When Hiring a Nanny Online” that is featured on the popular parenting website Momtastic.com. Here’s an…

From ABC to CAB: American Heart Association Announces Changes in CPR Guidelines

December 2, 2010

Michelle LaRowe

baby care, child care, Family, Health, Resources, Safety

000The American Heart Association recently released new guidelines that recommend rearranging the order of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, more commonly known as CPR, by putting chest compressions before mouth-to-mouth. The new guidelines…

5 Tips for Staying Safe on Halloween

October 18, 2010

Michelle LaRowe

Family, Safety

000 Halloween provides lots of opportunity for family fun, but the fun doesn’t come without potential dangers. Dressing up in costume, trick-or-treating, and participating in Halloween festivities can all be…

Infants’ Acetaminophen Concentration Change

Car Seat Safety Reminder: The importance of the car seat chest clip

Sun Safety for Summer

Family Helpers Safety Reminder

BICYCLE SAFETY

Backyard Safety

Revised Recommendation for Keeping Kids Rear-Facing Until 2nd Birthday

Susan Tokayer Featured on Momtastic.com

From ABC to CAB: American Heart Association Announces Changes in CPR Guidelines

5 Tips for Staying Safe on Halloween

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