Category Archives: Keeping Your Baby Safe

Surviving summer with a newborn and toddler

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Andrea Scott RN

My first baby was born just as winter was gearing up (brrr), so I’m super pumped to have a summer baby this time around! Pumpkin and I love to be outside (not to mention it was a looong winter) so … Continue reading →

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Chickenpox: I thought you knew!

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Something happens to you (or at least it happens to me) when you’ve been in health care for over 20 years. You sometimes assume that everybody knows at least the basics about certain illnesses. But every now and then, a … Continue reading →

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I vaccinate my kids!

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Andrea Scott RN

I’m a registered nurse. My focus is on preconception, pregnancy, newborns and infants. I’ve done my fair share of reading about the risks and benefits of vaccinations. I would never willingly do anything or recommend anything that I thought was … Continue reading →

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My Dangerous Purse

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Andrea Scott RN

I’ve got all our medications way out of reach of my little Pumpkin. They’re tucked away on a shelf so high that even if she were able to maneuver a chair over there, she still wouldn’t be able to reach … Continue reading →

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iparent uparent we all PARENT at iparent

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

What is Halton iparent? It’s the Halton Parenting Directory on-line. It is an easy way to find information that can help strengthen and expand your parenting knowledge and skills.