http://www.webmd.com/solutions/childrens-health/parent-power

Mom has plenty on her plate these days, including the high-ranking job as senior manager of her children’s nutrition.
In most families, “mom buys the food that’s in the house. Mom puts food on the table. Mom has the pivotal role in what the kids eat,” says Marilyn Tanner-Blasier, RD, LD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.
Dads influence their child’s nutrition, too, and it’s not just what’s cooking in the kitchen. Both parents set the pattern for the family’s lifestyle. If mom and dad are oatmeal-and-biking types, their kids likely are, too. If parents are more the chips-and-TV type, that’s where you’ll find the kids.

Excellent information on car seats (including approved models) for premature babies through older children is available from the Academy of Pediatrics. Another great resource is the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which highlights recent recalls.
There are now many approved brands of booster seats, including Basic Comfort, Britax, Century, Evenflo, Cosco, Graco, Guardian, Fisher-Price, LaRoche, Safeline Mission Control and Jupiter. Some booster seats can accommodate children as heavy as 100 pounds. Whatever seat you choose, always send in that pesky little registration card. New innovations may show problems with your model’s design, and you want the manufacturer to be able to find you with recall notices or additional instructions. If you have lost the card, or have a used car seat, call the Auto Safety Hotline to register — (888) 327-4236.
Be sure that any seat meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Children with special health problems may need different restraint systems (information can be obtained from the Special KARS [Kids are Riding Safe] Program of the National Easter Seals Society — (800) 221-6827).

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http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-care-for-your-babys-gums-and-emerging-teeth_126.bc

Should I start cleaning my baby’s gums even before his teeth come in?

Yes. Even before your baby sports his first tooth, it’s a good idea to get into the habit of wiping his gums with gauze or a soft wet washcloth during bath time. You don’t need to use any toothpaste yet. Simply wrap the cloth or gauze around your index finger and rub it gently over the gums.

Bacteria in the mouth usually can’t harm the gums before the teeth emerge, but it can be hard to tell when the teeth are starting to push through, so you’ll want to start early. Getting your baby used to having his mouth cleaned as part of his daily routine should make it easier to transition into toothbrushing later on.

http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-care-for-your-babys-gums-and-emerging-teeth_126.bc

About 9 million items recalled; danger from magnets and lead paint

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20254745?GT1=10252

Toy-making giant Mattel Inc. issued recalls Tuesday for about 9 million Chinese-made toys that contain magnets children can swallow or which could have lead paint.
The recall includes 7.3 million play sets, including Polly Pocket dolls and Batman action figures, and 253,000 die cast cars that contain lead paint.
Nancy A. Nord, acting Consumer Product Safety Commission chairman, told a news conference no injuries had been reported with any of the products involved in the new recall.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20254745?GT1=10252