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Robin OBrien's Articles in Parenting Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Does Fluoridated Water Protect Or Harm Your Child's Teeth? Some believe fluoridation is one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century while others believe it is an insidious chemical undemocratically foisted on the public. Few other issues divide opinion so sharply. Proponents argue that fluoridation, more than anything else, is responsible for the decline in cavities in children, while its opponents claim that fluoride in water has been shown to not only harm teeth but is linked to a variety of health risks, the latest of which is Reviews Of The Best Baby Cribs Buying a baby crib that best suits your needs can be problematic, not because of a shortage of good quality pieces, but rather because there is simply too much choice. To help you along, here are reviews of some of the best baby cribs on the market today. Parents Need To Take Responsibility For Their Child's Tooth Decay According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease. And, tooth decay is on the increase in young infants. So why, despite better health care, is infant tooth decay such a problem and what can be done to prevent it? Recognising the Symptoms of Teething In most children teething starts at around 6 months of age. However, the first set of primary (milk) teeth take up to 2 to 3 years to appear. Teething can be a painful and distressing time for your child. Learning to recognise teething symptoms is the first step in finding the best remedy for your teething baby. Why Are Dental Problems More Prevalent In Babies That Are Bottle-Fed? When you choose to bottle fed your child your need to be extra vigilant in taking care of your baby's teeth. Study after study has shown that babies that are bottle-fed suffer more dental problems than those that are exclusively breastfed. The following are two reasons why this should be so. Mothers, Please Remember that Your Baby Owns Your Breasts Many mothers who breastfeed their baby often find themselves unable to cope and sadly, give up nursing their child. This can be for any number of reasons but it needn't be so. The trick is to let your baby take the lead. When To Stop Breastfeeding? Eventually it's time to stop breastfeeding your child. But exactly when should a mother stop breastfeeding her child. The answer, of course, is that there is not a set time to stop. Some mothers will stop much sooner than most and some will carry on breastfeeding long after than is strictly necessary. Breastfeeding and Smoking Smoking is one of the hardest habits to break. Whilst it is in your baby’s best interests to stop smoking, this isn’t always possible for some mothers. It is especially hard to give up an addiction at a time of stress or major disruption, which having a baby undoubtedly is. Should you find yourself unable to stop smoking but still wish to breastfeed here are some points to consider. Can You Have the Odd Tipple and Breastfeed? When a mother is expecting her child and plans to breastfeed, she often thinks that she has to avoid all spicy, fatty, sugary and salty food. In fact she has to give up all foods that make life worth living! She is also supposed to abstain from alcohol: gone is the delicious glass of red wine with a plate of garlicky olives. But is this true?

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