Question 1

is (not boiled egg mix milk for 6 month baby is safe to eat or not?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: Raw or undercooked eggs are not advised for anyone. Babies as young as 6 months old can have small amounts of egg with supervision in order to reduce risk of allergy.

Question 2

is it safe for baby to eat tuna during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Read below: The fda had released prior guidelines about safe fish intake, but the latest recommendations finally address tuna. Women of childbearing age, pregnant and nursing women, and children may:
* eat up to 12 ounces a week of canned light tuna and other low-mercury fish, such as salmon, shrimp, catfish, pollock, and fish sticks.
* eat up to 6 ounces of fresh or canned albacore (white) tuna.

Question 3

is t minic drops safe for infant of 5 months.

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against using decongestants and cough medications for infants. Saline rinses and suction are however helpful with nasal congestion and cough.

Question 4

do baby monitors keep babies safe?

Accepted Answer

No: Baby monitors only help you keep your baby safe.  It is your care in not leaving your baby unattended  that keeps them safe.

Question 5

is polyester safe for babies to sleep on?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some parents prefer natural fibers like cotton, but polyester is fine. Unlike cotton, if it catches fire, it melts rather than  burns. That's the main safety difference. Poly tends to be less breathable or moisture absorbent than cotton, but it also depends on the type of fabric.

Question 6

are infant neck floats safe?

Accepted Answer

Neck Floats: Neck floats do not replace parent or caregiver being in the water with the infant.   Not safe if using without close supervision.

Question 7

is swaddling an infant tight safe?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Infant swaddling is a transitional measure that replicates the snug feeling of the womb & calms baby when they can't handle the random movement of arms & legs. That said, they didn't need to breath in the womb and without room for arms & legs to move they don't develop muscle tone.To tight is a problem for both. The goal is to gradually loosen the wrap & have it gone at a month.

Question 8

is it safe to use likas papaya for babies?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: My understanding is this is a soap used for skin whitening. I would wonder why you would need or want to lighten your babies skin. In general, any herbal treatments are not safe in children as we do not know the effects it may have, good or bad. If you are concerned about your child's skin, please call your child's doctor.

Question 9

what is safer, plastic or glass bottles for babies?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Plastics have been found to contain bpa and phthalates.  In low doses it is thought to cause hormonal effects and impact the growth and development of babies.  Plastic bottles that are free from bpa and phthalates are available.  Glass seems nice but it certainly can break/shatter causing obvious problems there.

Question 10

is teething gel safe for babies?

Accepted Answer

Topicals for babies: Topical anesthetics are generally unnecessary and may be dangerous for children under the age of two! see: http://www.clinicaladvisor.com/teething-pain-relievers-dangerous-for-babies/article/243704/ Have them suck\bite on a chilled teething ring instead. Speak to your own pediatrician or pedodontist for advice.

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