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Available for standard cribs, portable cribs, and play yards, crib tents offer protection from insects while preventing children from climbing out of their cribs. However, evidence suggests that these popular mesh crib coverings could be dangerous—even deadly. Safety Stats and Recalls Between January 1997 and April 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received 27 reports of product failures concerning crib tents manufactured by Tots in Mind, Inc. While most victims suffered only minor injuries, one two-year-old boy died after becoming entrapped between the top rail of his play yard and the bottom rail of a crib tent....

Suffice it to say, it’s normal to feel bad after a miscarriage or stillbirth. But at what point do normal feelings of loss become a cause for concern? Here are some questions to ask yourself, as well as tips to keep in mind when deciding whether to see a mental health counselor. Do You Feel You Need a Counselor? When you’re going through emotional turmoil and everyone’s giving you advice, it’s easy to forget to pay attention to your own opinion....

Equally frustrating is when the lunchbox becomes a sticky mess. There’s the apple with just one bite out of it, the spilled, half-eaten yogurt container, the wrappers of anything that’s been opened, and the remainder of now-inedible food. This adds up to frustration for parents and empty tummies for kids, not to mention food waste. If it happens regularly, parents may worry that their child isn’t getting the nutrients they need to learn and grow....

For instance, your 13-year-old may become sensitive to their changing bodies or take notice of the changes in their peers if they are slower to develop. This realization may cause them to worry that they are different or abnormal in some way—especially if they are not growing body hair or have not hit a growth spurt yet. They also will be experiencing a variety of emotional changes they begin to spend more time with their peers....

What the Evidence Shows A 2011 review of studies with more than 96,000 pregnant women, found that “taking any vitamin supplements prior to pregnancy or in early pregnancy does not prevent women from experiencing miscarriage or stillbirth.” In 2016, a follow-up to the 2011 review looked at studies of 276,820 pregnant women. Data showed that supplementation with various combinations of vitamins and minerals did not have any effect on the risk of miscarriage....

But scientists still know little about why some couples have identical twins and others do not. They do, however, know a little more about fraternal (non-identical) twins and the likelihood of them running in families. Here’s a closer look at what researchers know about twins, specifically fraternal twins. Overview To better understand the factors contributing to twinning, it’s important to know the difference between identical twins and fraternal twins. Monozygotic (MZ) twins, which are better known as identical twins, occur when a single egg is fertilized by a single sperm cell....

Timing of Ovulation and Implantation When you ovulate, halfway through your menstrual cycle, an egg is released from your ovary into one of your fallopian tubes. On average, the egg has 24 hours to be fertilized before it is no longer viable. During conception, the egg is fertilized in the fallopian tube and then travels along the tube to make its way into the uterus. Once in the uterus, the egg implants itself into the lining (endometrium) of the uterus....

Dylan is also a common surname. Bob Dylan, an American composer, and performer is one of the most famous people with the surname Dylan. Interestingly, his surname was originally Zimmerman. (Contrary to popular belief, he did not change it to Dylan because he was inspired by the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.) Dylan is also a popular name in Welsh mythology. He was the legendary god of the sea who was accidentally killed by his uncle Govannon....

Nancy Konigsberg, a pediatric occupational therapist, shares her egg donation IVF story with Verywell. You can learn more about egg donor IVF, including success rates, costs, and procedures, in this article: Egg Donor IVF Basics. What Is Your Infertility Story? I got married for the first time at age 44. I am a pediatric occupational therapist and consequently I had spent a lot of time working with infants and young children (ages 0-3)....

Moderna’s vaccine followed Pfizer-BioNTech’s as the second vaccine available in the U.S. to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The Moderna vaccine is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to protect against COVID-19. It’s widely available, and more than 261 million doses of Moderna’s original vaccine and bivalent booster have been administered in the U.S. to date. Here’s everything your family needs to know about the Moderna vaccine....

1. Exaggerating the Truth At first, they’re little exaggerations—for example, your child tells a friend they can run a mile in four minutes or assures grandma that they ate all of their vegetables when they hardly touched a single pea. These little white lies are not harmful, but they’re not exactly the facts. What’s the problem? When kids gets used to making themselves look slightly better in the eyes of another person, lying becomes automatic....

Once you have a theme in mind, coordinate your invitations, food, games, and goody bags with the theme, and enjoy as your tween birthday bash makes a hit with your child and their preteen guests. Tween Birthday Party Ideas for Girls American Idol Party Beading Party Spa Party Fashion Fun Party Sock-Hop Party Stuffed Animal Party Pool Party Arts and Crafts Party Cooking or Baking Party America’s Top Model Party Limo Party Solve a Mystery Party Scavenger Hunt Party Tropical Party Music Party Movie Night Party Disco Party Slumber Party Shopping Mall Party Fashion Designer Party Dance Party Beach Cabana Party Masquerade Party American Girl Party Cooking Party Horseback Riding Party...

Types of Sextuplets Sextuplets can be fraternal (multizygotic), identical (monozygotic), or a combination of both. Multizygotic sextuplets occur from six unique egg/sperm combinations. Monozygotic multiples are the result of a fertilized egg that splits into two or more embryos. It is possible for the split to occur more than once, producing monozygotic triplets or potentially even a set of monozygotic sextuplets, although none have been documented. It is also possible for sextuplets to include one or more sets of monozygotic twins among the six individuals....

These tests are usually recommended for people who have a family history of genetic disorders, or people who are having a baby over the age of 35. But anyone who’s interested and thinks they’ll find the information helpful can undergo genetic testing. Still, genetic testing isn’t for everyone, and it’s not required, especially if you don’t have a known risk factor. Here’s what to know about genetic testing, including what each of the most common tests are looking for, what testing involves, and how to know if genetic testing is right for you....

Understanding Gestational Diabetes People who develop diabetes symptoms for the first time during pregnancy are considered to have gestational diabetes. In general, diabetes is characterized by blood sugar levels that are too high. In gestational diabetes, these higher blood sugars are caused by the body’s inability to make extra insulin to meet its increased needs. This can be caused by hormonal changes in pregnancy. People with a family history of gestational diabetes are more likely to develop the condition....

Good parental listening was also shown to improve teens’ general sense of well-being, including their self-esteem. But what exactly constitutes “good” listening? When it comes to teens, the aim of the game is to try and see things from their perspective. Listen to understand, value their willingness to share, respond with open-ended questions, help them to problem solve, but don’t give your advice unless it’s asked for. About the Study In the first study of its kind, researchers from Reading University showed recordings of parent/teen interactions to over one thousand 13–16-year-olds....

Learn more about this test, what it means if you test positive for GBS during pregnancy, and how this common pregnancy concern is treated. What Is Group B Strep? Group B streptococcus, is a type of bacteria that is normally found in the body of both men and women. In women, GBS is often found in the urinary tract, the genital area, and the intestines. In adults, this infection is typically benign and rarely causes symptoms....

Emotional periods can cause all kinds of issues including moodiness, anger, and problems getting along with friends and family. Emotional changes your daughter may experience before, during or after her period might include: SadnessDepressionIrritabilityA tendency to argue or pick fightsBeing overly sensitiveMood swings Tips for Helping Your Daughter If you think your daughter experiences emotional periods, there is a lot you can do. Encourage your daughter to keep track of her period, and to keep a period diary....

The moving process also can cause a number of challenges for youngsters. Not only are they leaving behind their home, school, and friends, but they are also are forced outside of their comfort zone, causing them to become understandably stressed or scared. So, how can you help them make the big transition? Here, with the help of experts, we will take a closer look at the reasons children struggle with moving and what you can do to make the process a little easier....

Your Legal Right to an IEE Though an IEE is done by an outside specialist, the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) gives you the right to request the school pay for it if you disagree with the results of the school’s evaluation. Here are some reasons you might request an IEE: You disagree with the school evaluation.You believe the school’s evaluation was incomplete or used outdated methods or data.The school district does not employ qualified evaluators for a specific evaluation....