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Sunglasses for young children: there is a lot for you to know

May 25, 2020 by kidstra

Consider making your next baby gift a pair of sunglasses – a gift that is thoughtful, unique, practical, a gentle reminder for new parents to start sun protection early, and, hopefully, a trendsetter that others will follow. 1. Infants’ eyes absorb more harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays than adults. Infants have relatively large pupils, allowing more […]

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Children/Holiday season/Health and safety

December 17, 2012 by kidstra
pets and kids safety

The very events that make holiday seasons festive for kids – visiting family, lighting candles, and receiving toys, for example – also increase visits to the emergency room.  But, in fact, virtually all the holiday-related pitfalls are avoidable with some foresight. Happy holidays!   (This is a compilation of timely reminders, some of which have […]

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Children/Winter /Sun Protection

January 18, 2011 by kidstra

The sun is a mischief-maker, especially in wintertime. While the sun’s pleasant warming rays are equator bound, the troublemaking ultraviolet rays continue to bombard us no matter where we live and where we travel. Children are particularly at risk. Here is what you should know: • Protect kids from the sun all year around. Damaging […]

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Summer/Children/Outdoor Health and Safety

May 20, 2009 by sonicblum

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 […]

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