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Kids allergic to milk?
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If your kids are allergic to milk here is an idea that you may want to talk to your doctor about that may be able to help them.
Research published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology suggests that using milk in baked foods in increasing amounts over time may help some kids outgrow their milk allergy.
Of course this isn’t something you want to try on your own if your kids have severe allergies, but in case your doctor doesn’t keep up well with new research (many don’t) you may want to show them this article: Foods with baked milk may help build tolerance in children with dairy allergies
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August 24, 2011
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Keep your kids hydrated with milk, rather than water
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When your kids are involved in physically active sports or other activities and need to keep well hydrated, new research shows that milk does a better job of keeping them hydrated than water does. It is also better than sports drinks because it is a high source of “high quality protein, carbohydrates, calcium and electrolytes”.
Of course if your child is allergic to milk, this doesn’t help you very much. Maybe you can find a milk substitute with similar qualities. But if they are lactose intolerant you can get lactose free milk for them.
More information can be found here: Milk better than water to rehydrate kids: McMaster study
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August 3, 2011
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Safety Ideas Series: Dogs and baby gates
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If you already have a dog and are planning to adopt soon or are expecting to have a baby soon you may want to consider putting up the baby safety gates some weeks before you will actually have a child in your home.
This gives the dog some time to get used to them and then when your child comes home the dog doesn’t necessarily associate the gates with your child. Some dogs may really be upset by the barriers and you wouldn’t want them to then have negative feelings or be resentful towards your child right from the beginning due to the gates.
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July 25, 2011
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Safety Ideas Series: Swimming pools and raccoons
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Some recreational water illnesses (RWIs) from swimming pools can be avoided if the proper precautions are taken. Some RWI’s can come from wild animals such as raccoons.
Raccoons carry many disease causing microorganisms most of which are killed by having the proper amount of chlorine in the water. However, the eggs of a roundworm called Baylisascaris procyonis cannot be killed by chlorine and many raccoons are infected with this parasite. If eggs are swallowed it can result in a very serious neurological disease.
Since raccoon feces can contain Baylisascaris eggs, it is important to take the proper precautions with your swimming pool to keep yourself and your children safe.
If you have a small plastic or inflatable pool, it is best to empty it every day. With a bigger pool, be on the lookout for signs of raccoons hanging around nearby. In either case, try not to do anything that might attract raccoons near your home, like leaving food out that they can eat. Soil and other surfaces with raccoon feces can also contain the eggs and you don’t want your children getting the eggs on their hands, where they may very well end up in their mouth.
More information about Baylisascaris can be found on the CDC web site.
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May 23, 2011
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Safety Ideas Series: How afraid of tornadoes should you be?
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I’ve talked to people who live in areas where tornadoes are not quite as common. Sometimes they seem to think they are more scary or dangerous than they really are.
I’m not saying that tornadoes aren’t dangerous – they are and should be taken very seriously.
However, compared to earthquakes at least you generally have some sort of warning ahead of time. There are tornado watches and warnings; sometimes they can even be predicted some days in advance. Plus you can always look outside and use your own senses to know you might be in danger. You can’t do that with an earthquake.
And there are things you can do to protect yourself when a tornado hits – go to a basement and cover your head. Most of the time you will be ok, you never know with an earthquake.
So what’s my safety idea in this post? I’m not sure – I guess just putting into perspective to relative dangers of natural disasters.
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May 16, 2011
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Safety Ideas Series: Tornado emergency supplies
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Try to gather up emergency supplies that you might need if a strong tornado hits your area ahead of time, if practical. And store them in your basement or other safe shelter. If you can’t or haven’t – pay attention and once a tornado watch has been issued use that time to quickly gather a few essential items in case a warning is issued.
Flashlight(s), batteries, a radio, cell phone, credit card or other money, ID, essential paperwork, etc. can be grabbed in a hurry. If you have young children you may need a bottle or formula, diapers or other items.
If the storm doesn’t quickly get worse and you have more time you may be able to gather up additional supplies also. Just be sure to keep paying attention to the current weather so you don’t to caught up gathering supplies and not make it in time to a safe cover.
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May 10, 2011
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Safety Ideas Series: A tornado is on its way and you don’t have a basement
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If a tornado warning is issued for where you live or you are likely to have one issued soon and you don’t have a basement or other safe place to go – don’t be afraid to ask a nice neighbor if you can use their basement.
Don’t be too shy to ask people, especially if you know them really well. They won’t mind, really. And if they do – what do you care what they think? You need to put your safety and life first. Especially if you have children with you.
And really I doubt that most decent people would mind if you came to their house and asked to go to their basement during a bad storm. They might even welcome the company. They would probably feel much worse if you didn’t ask and you got injured or killed in the storm knowing that they could have offered you shelter.
If you are still not completely comfortable with it – ask some neighbors ahead of time. Explain that you don’t have a basement and are concerned about how you will protect yourself and your family in the event of a tornado. I’m sure they will understand and will want you to come over if there is any chance of danger from a storm.
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May 3, 2011
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Safety Ideas Series: Tornado watches and warnings
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It’s tornado season again in much of the U.S.! The tornado season is from April to July, but tornadoes are most common in May and June, and can occur any time of the year. I will do a series of ideas for tornado safety and preparedness once a week for the month of May
Every year I’m amazed to find people – people who live in places with frequent tornadoes even – who don’t know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
A tornado watch means that the conditions are right for a tornado to possibly form. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted in your area.
I can’t believe how many people will nonchalantly state that there is a tornado warning! When there is one, for real, you are supposed to take cover immediately! When asked if they are certain about it often they will say ‘yes’, then pause and say ‘well I don’t know maybe its a watch’. Pet peeve of mine.
When there is a watch, yes, you should take it seriously, but not panic. Use some common sense – look outside – is it actually storming or anything? Is the sky dark? Check a radar map – maybe the storm is moving completely north or south of where you are and will never affect you.
On the other hand a warning should be taken more seriously – the tornado that was spotted could have been spotted just a few blocks away. Or some distance away but headed right in your direction.
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