Question 1

do baby monitors keep babies safe?

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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 2

is holding babies safe when on radiation treatment?

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I wouldn't, but: You need to discuss this with your specialist who can better assess your radiation status.  Babies are quite vulnerable to the effects of radiation and i would be extremely careful with any contact until cleared by your doctor.

Question 3

how to keep babies safe during the sars-cov-2 epidemic?

Accepted Answer

Universal precaution: A lot depends on whether the baby is mobile or not. For non mobile babies, it’s easy. Don’t let anyone or anything touch them that has not been sanitized. Anyone touching the baby should wash their hands. No one with any symptoms should be around the baby. For mobile babies, set aside a specific area where the baby can be mobile, and keep it sanitized. Otherwise, same as above

Question 4

how to keep babies safe during the novel coronavirus outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Universal precaution: A lot depends on whether the baby is mobile or not. For non mobile babies, it’s easy. Don’t let anyone or anything touch them that has not been sanitized. Anyone touching the baby should wash their hands. No one with any symptoms should be around the baby. For mobile babies, set aside a specific area where the baby can be mobile, and keep it sanitized. Otherwise, same as above

Question 5

is lactaid safe for babies?

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Not lactaid...: Babies under a year should be fed either breastmilk or formula.  There are several formulas that do not contain lactose.  If the child does not tolerated a milk based formula, you can try a soy formula or a formula such as alimentum or nutramigen.  If you are breastfeeding, you can try removing dairy from your diet.  Always discuss changes in formula with your baby's pediatrician.

Question 6

is ipad safe for babies?

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Yes: Yes, it's fine.  No worse than a tv, cell phone, or any other piece of electronics in your house.

Question 7

is polyester safe for babies to sleep on?

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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 8

are oils in vaporizers safe for babies?

Accepted Answer

For what purpose?: Vaporizers are designed to put clean moisture into the air to assist a child with congestion. Fragrances, whether pleasant or not, are irritating to the lungs and airways of infants and most often increase symptomatic cough rather than help.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

is bonna infant milk safe for baby has g6pd?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however...: Breast milk is a far better food for babies than any formula but Bonna formula is safe for babies with G6PD.
However, if you can not breast feed then organic infant formula is a far better choice- see https://www.hipp.ph/pediatric-nutrition/products/hipp-organic-infant-formula-0-6-months/hipp-organic-infant-formula-0-6-months/

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