Here is a warning that some might just pass off as being just a little too cautious, but it is better to be informed and have each parent make the call.

You probably don't want to bathe your baby in formaldehyde and dioxane but, believe it or not, you might be.

The probable cancer-causing chemicals are present in more than half of children's bath soaps, shampoos and lotions tested by a consumer's group.

The FDA does not require the chemicals be listed on the label, since manufacturers do not add them intentionally.

Some very good name brand companies have bad chemicals leaching or contaminated by ingredients into baby products.  Johnson and Johnson Baby Shampoo and Baby Magic lotion are just a few of the trusted products.

New Report: No More Toxic Tub

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF TESTED PRODUCTS

Probable Carcinogens Found in Baby Toiletries

Washington Post Article

More than half the baby shampoo, lotion and other infant care products analyzed by a health advocacy group were found to contain trace amounts of two chemicals that are believed to cause cancer, the organization said yesterday.

CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a combination of a series of rescue breathing and chest compressions to someone in need after the heart stops pumping blood.  Most of us way back in Health class, have done this on a practice dummy.

Please Click Here For Adult CPR Demonstration Video

This adult life saving measure of 2 BREATHS, each breath should take 1 second, and 30 PUMPS with hand over hand (both hands) to the chest faster than once per second repeatedly done until help can arrive.

But what about babies and small children?  Do you remember anything from class on them?  Did they even cover it in your Health Class? 

Please Click Here For Child CPR Demonstration Video

CPR for Children (Ages 1-8)

CPR for children is similar to CPR for adults.  The compression to ventilation ratio is 30:2.  There are, however, 3 differences.

1) If you are alone with the child give two minutes of CPR before calling 911

2) Use the heel of one hand as for adults for chest compressions

3) Press the sternum approximately one-third the depth of the chest

CPR for Infants (Age <1)

There are vastly different things that have to be done for a baby.  Key items are covering the mouth and nose, watch how hard you give the pumps, the use of two or three fingers to give the compression inside of the hand.

Please Click Here For Baby CPR Demonstration Video

1. Shout and Tap

Shout and gently tap the child on the shoulder.  If there is no response, position the infant on his or her back

 2. Open The Airway

Open the airway using a head tilt lifting of chin.  Do not tilt the head too far back

 3. Give 2 Gentle Breaths

If the baby is NOT breathing give 2 small gentle breaths.  Cover the baby's mouth and nose with your mouth.  Each breath should be 1 second long.  You should see the baby's chest rise with each breath.

 4. Give 30 Compressions

Give 30 gentle chest compressions at the rate of 100 per minute.  Use two or three fingers in the center of the chest just below the nipples.  Press down approximately one-third the depth of the chest.

  5. Repeat

Repeat with 2 breath and 30 compressions.  After two minutes of repeated cycles call 911 and continue giving breaths and compressions.

http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/infantcpr.html

More information on Saving Your Baby's Life please visit http://www.babyzoneandbeyond.com/

More Video Demonstrations

Reminder For compressions:

Adults = two hands

Small Child = the heel of one hand

Baby = 2 or 3 fingers

10        Healthy Snacks - Gerber Graduates lil Crunches/Wheels and puffs

9          Happy Baby Books

8          Corn Starch Free powder (will not feed the bacteria yeast)

7          Triple Paste and Destin (You will need both for different rashes)

6          Spill Proof Cups

5          Baby Monitor to listen to breathing

4          Hooded Baby bath towel

3          Silicone nipples - No matter which bottles you use get

2          Wipe warmer (We had Munchkin Standard Wipe) - Cold wipes are shocking to the baby's skin and cause a lot of upset.  These warm wipes are soothing and not shocking.

1          Oxiclean Baby for washing clothes - I find it is AMAZING, I can imagine how many outfits would have been ruined without us having it.  I gets out everything I swear and is not harsh at all and doesn’t irritate baby.  It also works without having to sit for a day. Just spray it on and wash so easy.

http://www.oxicleanbaby.com/babystainremover.asp

Remember not to use harsh detergent and no fabric softener, which will irritate the baby’s skin and remove the fire protection in the clothes.  I also love the magnetic locks for cabinet doors.