Anti-bacterial: If there is no benefit why use it?

Triclosan has been used for more than 40 years, but yet many studies have not found enough data to show that it truly makes a difference. If you get the same effect in preventing the spread of infection by using soap and water, then why even use the products that have Triclosan in them? Some studies have shown that Triclosan can increase the risk of hormone problems like early puberty or infertility. Your best bet is to not purchase any products with Triclosan (in toothpaste it is not as much of a risk) and to just utilize good hand washing with soap and water for 10-15 seconds.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/05/03/popular-antibacterial-soap-ingredient-draws-fda-scrutiny/

The AAP have six particular situations in which you should recommend for your children to wash their hands. If you encourage your child to implement these good habits, you will increase his or her chances of maintaining good health. Healthy Children website is a great resource for parents and they also have the convenience of an app. See the link below for the article and app.

http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/prevention/Pages/Hand-Washing-A-Powerful-Antidote-to-Illness.aspx

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/healthy-children/id526082422?mt=8

Choosing a Pediatrician

What criteria do you use to choose your child's Primary Care Physician? The Healthy Children website created by the American Academy of Pediatrics has a great article regarding important factors to consider with making the decision. http://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/pages/How-To-Choose-A-Pediatrician.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token

It is recommended to find one 4 months prior to your due date. Does the Pediatrician have FAAP listed after his or her name? What does that mean and why is that important? Bebe Tresor, Inc. will not only help to narrow down the search, but has many Physicians to recommend.

Our highlight today is Dr. Daniel Weissbluth. I met with him this week and saw for myself the wonderful factors that makes him and his practice one to consider. His office is conveniently open 7 days a week and has walk-in availability each day as well. It's encouraging to see a Pediatrician that utilizes evidence based practice. It's also wonderful to know that he also does consults on how babies can achieve healthy sleep by utilizing the Weissbluth Method. Speaking from experience, the Weissbluth Method had worked for both of my boys so I am a true advocate. If you want more information regarding his prenatal visits and the other services, contact us today. For those parents of children with sleep issues, you can also download his ebook Sleep Consult he co-wrote with Dr. Marc Weissbluth. You can also download the Weissbluth Method Toddler Bedtime App or Infant Nap App which are available in iTunes.

http://www.weissbluthpediatrics.com
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weissbluth-method-toddler/id425019406?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/weissbluth-method-infant-nap/id362542876?mt=8

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

With Mother’s Day around the corner there may be a few of you still scrambling to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. I came across some great mom gifts especially for the new moms, but these gifts are great for all moms. The first three items are some versatile diaper bags. As a mom myself, I frequently multi-task so to find an item that is multifunctional is always my preference. What I love about these bags are that they don’t look like a diaper bag at first glance. These are stylish and functional with diaper pads and multiple pockets to keep a busy mom organized.

1) Timi & Leslie ‘Dawn’ Diaper Bag $149 http://www.shoptimiandleslie.com/Dawn-Black.aspx#.UYkkULWkrA4.
2) Storksak ‘Elizabeth Leather’ Diaper Bag $345 http://www.storksak.com/product.php?shopprodid=45&variantid=870.
3) Danzo Hobo $295 http://shop.danzobaby.com/product_p/dz3903-009-slate.htm

For the mom who loves those customized and unique gifts. Posh Mommy creates great necklaces and bracelets that have monograms, child’s names, and birthstones that you can customize.
www.poshmommyjewelry.com

Lastly for the mom that just simply wants the time to relax. You can’t buy time, but you can send her a week’s worth of prepared meals and then she will have the time to sleep in or just sit back and relax instead of cooking for the week. The special right now is $25 off any of their “Week of Meals” packages. Use the code MOMDAY25 at checkout through May 31, 2013.
www.momentformom.com

Safety Before and During Pregnancy

Bebe Tresor encourages moms to maintain good health prior to getting pregnant along with during pregnancy. A healthy mom improves the chances pf a healthy baby. Eating healthy is a priority for expectant moms. Here is a great list of which foods you need to avoid during pregnancy.
http://www.foodsafety.gov/poisoning/risk/pregnant/chklist_pregnancy.html

There are also vaccines that you need to be up to date with prior to pregnancy along with during pregnancy. This handout from the CDC has it all listed for you.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/downloads/f_preg_chart.pdf

Eating healthy

Expectant mom are already aware of what they need to eat and what they shouldn't eat during pregnancy. Many children are becoming more aware of what ingredients they need to avoid as well. I found a great resource that would be useful to all moms discussing why you should avoid the "scary seven" ingredients. Click the link and get a free download of the e-book Label Lessons: Your Guide to a Healthy Shopping Cart.

http://www.naturallysavvy.com/labellessons/