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Mum Mum's Blog Report: FDA Warns Against Use of Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream; Twins: Double the Fun; University of Helsinki Study asks: Has Decreased Infection Load of Infants lead to Increased Allergic and Autoimmune Disease?

06.02.2008 | 12:06:33 pm | Posted by mummums

This is a selection of recent popular blogs from Mum Mum, where parents can find information on everything to do with babies and parenting with an emphasis on health and nutrition.

FDA Warns Against Use of Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream
Many products are aimed at soothing the nipple irritation that can occur during breastfeeding. Only one, however, has a new advisory issued by the FDA regarding its usage. The post explains the Food and Drug Administration has detailed the potential harm Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream can cause infants.

Warning mothers not to purchase or use the cream, marketed by MOM Enterprises Inc., the FDA found ingredients to pose serious health risks to infants. The 2 main chemicals in question are phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin; which can cause symptoms ranging from vomiting and diarrhea to respiratory distress and difficulty breathing. Even though the cream specifically states mothers do not need to wash off the cream before nursing, it that exposure to the cream via ingestion that poses the health risks to infants. The FDA also recommends contacting your physician immediately if you notice any unusual symptoms or behaviors in your baby.

Twins: Double the Fun
Once a rare occurrence, the rate of twins has doubled in the past 30 years. The increase in fertility treatments could be a source of the twins boom, unless of course you have a maternal family history of twins or are a twin yourself. Mum Mum’s provides a little insight into caring for a double bundle of joy.

If you’ve always dreamed of having twins, eating yams and conceiving at an older may help increase the odds. If you are expecting twins, start planning ahead as twins typically arrive a little earlier than single births. Don’t be shy about asking for help when you need it, and be clear about exactly what friends and family can do to help. Getting both babies on the same schedule for eating and sleeping can also help save time throughout the day. Many women have successfully breastfed twins, and a lactation expert can imperative insight. Most importantly, be sure to schedule some time for yourself and with your partner, as it will ultimately make you a better mother.

Has Decreased Infection Load of Infants lead to Increased Allergic and Autoimmune Disease?
Higher living standards, an increase in sterilization techniques and antibacterial products since World War II appear to be responsible for an increase in autoimmune disease. A new study seeks answers for the question: by removing daily exposure with day to day bacteria, are we actually weakening a child’s immune system? The post details the answer.

Autoimmune diseases and allergies have been on the rise. The University of Helsinki, commissioned by the European Union, hopes to find what is responsible for this decrease in immune system strength in a study of over 9,000 children that will last from 2008 -2013. The project is entitled DIABIMMUNE and will examine infants from over 12 countries from birth until 5 years of age. Researchers will be focused on how living environment affects immune system maturation by examining intestinal flora and determining if protection of allergies and autoimmune disease is a result of total bacterial load or specific microbes.

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Baby Development – University of Helsinki study asks: Has Decreased Infection Load of Infants Led to Increased Allergic and Autoimmune Disease?
— in MumMums blog posted 11 weeks ago
By Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition Specialist It is often advised to keep a sterile environment for babies by sterilizing bottles and binkies, as well as regular hand washing. Many antibacterial soaps and wipes are marketed to children,

Baby Development – FDA Warns Against Use of Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream
— in MumMums blog posted 12 weeks ago
By Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition Specialist Every nursing mother knows breastfeeding provides many joys, but also a few uncomfortable moments. Nursing can cause dry, cracked nipples every so often which are a common side effect of bre

Baby Development – Twins: Double the Fun
— in MumMums blog posted 11 weeks ago
By Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition Specialist Having one baby can turn your world around, but imagine having 2 at the same time. Giving birth to twins was once a rare occurrence, about 1 in 60 women back in 1971. A 2004 study by the N

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The Baby Mum-Mum blog discusses everything to do with babies and parenting with a focus on child health and child development. Baby Mum-Mum is a healthy, easy to digest baby rice snack that is enjoyed by babies and mothers around the world for its portability, gluten free ingredients and great taste. Baby Mum-Mum is a division of Want-Want Holdings, a manufacturer of healthy snack foods, beverages and related products since 1962.

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