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Can I Give My Baby Claritin?

Claritin is a drug that used to be by prescription only, and is now available over the counter to treat allergies. Some parents wonder if it’s OK to give to their babies, since it’s so effective for their own allergies. It’s very convenient to be able to treat your baby at home with your own [...]

Can I Give My Baby ChapStick?

Miscellaneous

When your baby’s lips get chapped, you might think of giving them some ChapStick or other lip balm, but is this a good idea, or can it cause them problems? Our findings indicate that you wouldn’t want to use ChapStick on your baby, because the ingredients it contains are mostly chemicals, dyes, and artificial. There [...]

Can I Give My Baby Coffee?

Drinking

Coffee is a staple drink in many households, and every now and then you’ll hear it make the news as being good for you. But does this apply to your baby, and are there any circumstances that would warrant giving it to them? Most parents won’t give their child coffee, tea, or soda on a [...]

Can I Give My Baby Smoothies?

Drinking

Smoothies are often brought up as a healthy snack or meal replacement for adults, and they seem like they’d have similar benefits for a baby, but should they be given to little ones? The reason smoothies have become so popular these days is that in our hectic lifestyles they’re relatively quick and easy to make [...]

Can I Give My Baby Fluoride?

Health

Fluoride gets a lot of flak from those that are trying to live a life of health and well-being. There are lots of claims that fluoride in the water is a big problem, and that it creates a lot of problems for adults. The reason fluoride is used so much is because it is supposed [...]

Can I Give My Baby Lactaid?

Health

Do babies need Lactaid? Despite the fact that the human body has evolved a lot from the very beginnings, strangely enough there are still some things that people cannot get used to – even after thousands of years. One of those things that many people, or better said their digestive system, has not gotten used [...]

Can I Give My Baby Edamame?

Feeding

Edamame might seem like a healthy enough option for your baby, and you might be tempted to give them some to see how they do with it. But is it something that is good for them, or are you setting them up for problems later in life? It can be a little overwhelming being a [...]

Can I Give My Baby Eye Drops?

Health

If your baby has itchy, watery eyes, you might be considering giving them some eye drops. This is not really a good idea, since any eye drops you have on hand are probably made for adults. If it’s a recurring problem you should take them to the doctor to find out what is causing it, [...]

Can I Give My Baby Bread?

Feeding

Bread is one of the most frequently consumed foods, and this delicious dough that is a mixture of flour and water is often found on the table. It goes well with meat, vegetables, and many other types of food. Though many people have decided to cut bread out of their meals, it is still very [...]

Can I Give My Baby Castor Oil?

Health

There is an old wives tale that says giving your baby castor oil is a good thing. Luckily it has fallen out of practice for many people, but you still hear about it enough to make you wonder if it’s a good idea. This used to be a remedy for constipation as it can produce [...]

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