There is nothing novel about infants traveling by air. They have been doing so since time immemorial, long before adults. Legend has it that they were “delivered” by storks, and were never the worse for their trips. Of course, stork flights skimmed rooftops, eliminating concerns of high altitude and accompanying ear issues, dehydration, and excessive […]
Summer/Children/Outdoor Health and Safety
May 20, 2009 by
Here are ten of the most healthful tips from the forty topics posted in the past year: 1. June is the month for maximum sun exposure. In June, in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is closest to Earth, straight above you, and there are more hours of sunshine, all increasing exposure. Weather is generally cooler […]
Navigating airport security with children
December 18, 2008 by
If infants are accidentally left on conveyer belts at supermarket checkout counters, it is unlikely that they will be packed with the groceries. But if they’re placed on belts at airport security they pass through the machine. It has happened. The scenario: Parent places infant on non-moving belt. Parent distracted. Belt moves. Infant enters machine. […]
Children/Holiday Season/Staying healthy
November 11, 2008 by
Warning: holiday family get-togethers can be hazardous for your children’s health and safety. The same events that make the season fun and festive for kids – visiting family, lighting candles, and receiving toys, for example, can cause mishaps. Fortunately, most such problems are preventable – but only with forethought. Here is what you should know: […]
Travel and Breast-Feeding Are Intimately Compatible
November 5, 2008 by
A web site on breast-feeding says, “I carry a light-weight blanket when I travel with my breast-fed infant. If someone seems to be bothered by my nursing – even though I do it discreetly – I offer them the blanket so that they can cover their eyes.” No reason to stay home because you’re breast-feeding. […]
Infants/air travel/feedings/dehydration
October 15, 2008 by
My posting that has received the most comments — comments often laced with skepticism — are my statements that: In-flight dehydration is a myth; and Feeding infants frequently during air travel is counterproductive and may make them uncomfortable. Please see my answers to the skeptics. In-flight dehydration is a myth!! It doesn’t exist. Yes, it […]
Healthy Air Travel for Infants
April 24, 2008 by
There is nothing novel about infants traveling by air. They have been doing so since time immemorial, long before adults. Legend has it that they were “delivered” by storks, and were never the worse for their trips. Of course, stork flights skimmed rooftops, eliminating concerns of high altitude and accompanying ear issues, dehydration, and excessive […]
