Hip
Dysplasia is one of the most common conditions among newborn babies, affecting
about 1% of North American newborns (about 75,000 per year). According to a
recent survey conducted by HALO Innovations, 82% of parents choose to swaddle,
and swaddling improperly can lead to Hip Dysplasia or dislocation. Treatment
ranges from wearing a harness or brace to undergoing surgery. These condistions
can get worse with age and are linked to early adult arthritis and
hip-replacement surgery.
The
American Academy of Pediatrics is
urging Pediatricians to watch for signs of hip dysplasia and dislocation and to
warn parents not to extend their baby’s frog-like legs straight when swaddling.
There’s a temptation to stretch the legs out and that needs to be resisted. They
need to be able to straighten themselves out naturally and gradually. Parents
should allow for room in the swaddle – or sleepsack – for baby to bend at the
hips.
All the more reason to use the HALO SleepSack Swaddle in my opinion. You can find additional information about baby safety and HALO by visiting www.halosleep.com. You can purchase the HALO SleepSack Swaddle at Babies R Us and on Amazon...
I am so pleased to tell you that HALO will be giving one lucky RBM a HALO SleepSack Swaddle (choice of size newborn or small and boy, girl or neutral). Thanks so much to the sponsor and here is how to enter... Pin It
64 comments:
Do not use bumpers! Sure they are cute, but they could suffocate your baby!
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I love your blog! I think you do an awesome job with all of the great giveaways! Maybe some more home related products...? Thanks for such an awesome array of giveaways!
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Don't leave your 2 year old with your newborn. At least in my house! momlovesdeals at gmail dot com
Your blog is great. I love all you do. momlovesdeals at gmail dot com
Do not over dress your baby...you do not want them to be hot!
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Do not add pillows or stuffed animals to cribs.
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Don't sleep your baby on their stomach. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net
Make sure a baby's room is at the optimal temperature not too hot, but not too cold either!
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Make sure to remove all stuffed animals and pillows from your baby's crib.
1 finger width between the car seat straps and your baby,and keep the clip at chest level.
Keep up with the CURRENT carseat recommendations- not the old ones! Kids should be rear-facing now until at LEAST two years old
I enjoy your blog. I love giveaways but I also like to helpful tips and recipes
Always put baby to sleep on its back.
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do not put carseat on the table with the baby still in it
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love to see more giveaways for mom
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keep baby in a play pen when you can't physically be with them
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I love your reviews, maybe recipes
Never let your guard down. dmatthews38751@yahoo.com
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ALWAYS put baby to sleep on his/her back without any loose blankets in crib.
I love your blog the way it is. I love the giveaways for kids products especially with Christmas coming and would love to see more recipes for the holidays too. Thanks for all your hard work! :-)
Always have a baby gate near stairs, ALWAYS!!!
Would love to see more book reviews!!
Always be one step ahead of your child!
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I would like to see more giveaways (of course), like gift cards to maybe Sephora or Victoria Secret. More personal entries are always a plus with recipes (maybe some easy meals for hectic days!). Entries about how you personally are saving money at the stores.
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Don't overdress!
constant vigilance! lol
id love to see recipes!! :)
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Always apply sunscreen when going outdoors!
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never let them out of your sight when younger than 10 or 11, esp toddler years I still worry about mine, but they are 18 and 21
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Make sure to switch sides when holding your infant, so that both their eyes are strong not just one side. Not so much a safety tip, but a healthy child tip.
I like your blog, i think you have interesting reviews and giveaways.
Number one safety tip would be to turn down the temperature on the water heater.
Thanks for the chance to win!
--Liza
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If you have a toddler and baby, never leave them alone together, even if you have to go to the bathroom. My son has "hidden" his sister with pillows & blankets or try to feed her snacks. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
make sure you have an eye on your kiddos at all times!
--Brandy
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Don't trust the baby to not roll over.. anywhere... ever...
Use safety clips for electrical outlets and locks on cupboards especially where there is medicine
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I would like to see more giveaways for adults mem and women.
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Do not sleep with your baby - it's unsafe.
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My tip is to make sure to always use the belt in swings, rockers, etc to keep baby safe; they wriggle a lot!
Always put your baby to sleep on their back and do not use crib bumpers.
Wear your baby when you can! You always know how they are doing, and you are providing them with security and comfort that can't be matched!
if you are going to use bumpers, get breathable ones!
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Just don't leave your baby unsupervised!
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I would say no crib bumpers!
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do not use pillows for a baby
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make sure to not leave anything around that the baby can choke on
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Do not put stuffed animals, toys or loose fitting sheets or blankets in the crib with your sleeping baby. Very dangerous!
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I would love to see more giveaways for great baby and kids products as well as some kid-friendly recipes!
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Cleaning products should be locked up at all times
I would love to see more kiddo products. Maybe with the holiday season coming up. I am up for anything though.
I'm expecting my first, but am enjoying reading all of these tips...I'll definitely have to remember to not overdress my baby...it can get really hot in FL
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dont leave your baby in a room with just your doggies :)
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Never assume you know everything about raising a baby. If you are not 100% sure about what you're doing, ask for advice from someone.
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I would love to see more coupons. You can never have too many, especially with baby food and diapers!
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Make sure that you have a safety bag when you go out with your baby so that you are always prepared should something happen!
Thanks!
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Don't put too many stuffed animals/blankets in their crib, baby could suffocate!
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never be too careful, you can't know everything about raising a child!
i would love to see more recipes
The best tip I can give is to not be afraid to ask for advice.
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Keep the cords on your window blinds out of reach of the baby
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never use loose blankets in the bed. KELLYEANDJOSH AT AOL DOT COM
Thanks.
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