This post is a response to a question posed on one of my online discussion forums. The mother is pregnant with her first baby and trying to decide which makes the most sense - breastfeeding and it's "commitment", or bottlefeeding and the "convenience". She felt that she would be tied to baby all the time and unable to leave him or her for any period of time, and how can dad bond with baby if he can't give a bottle? She also didn't feel comfortable nursing in public, so how do you have a life? It was very interesting because after writing the post, the mom wrote that she didn't know any of these benefits of breastfeeding (and thanked me for the novel! Wahoo!) And everyone else who posted in response really gave a huge shout out for breastfeeding, the ease and benefits, how they got used to nursing in public, and how it was so easy to comfort their baby.
I was sent this via email this morning:
Study Suggests Fan Use Cuts SIDS Risk in Babies
... and it's not just a small decrease, it's a SEVENTY-TWO PERCENT drop in risk. If the room is over 69 degrees Fahrenheit the drop is 94%! (Of course, you already have a higher risk of SIDS if your room is warmer)
That's really wild and awesome.
I read about this independent study on sunscreen efficacy today and wanted to share:
Sunscreen Summary — What Works and What's Safe
Check it out!
The top ranking products (0 score which is perfect):
1. Keys Soap Solar Rx Therapeutic Sunblock, SPF 30 zinc 0 not waterproof
2. Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+ titanium, zinc 0
3. California Baby Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+ water resistant, titanium 0
4. California Baby Sunblock Stick Everyday/year-Round, SPF 30+ titanium 0
