New Information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants who are 1 month to 1 year old. Most deaths occur between 2 to 4 months of age. One factor that may be associated with SIDS, are the flame retardant chemicals found in crib mattresses. According to researcher James Sprott, when naturally occurring fungi grow in a mattress, they react with flame retardant chemicals producing a toxic gas cloud that hovers just above the bed. Turning babies onto their back has decreased SIDS because their noses are not placed right in the toxic gases.

Peach Muffins

1 ½ cups of whole wheat or spelt flour
¼ tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
¼ cup sugar
1 egg
½ cup goat’s milk
½ plain non-fat yogurt
1 ½ teaspoon canola oil
½ cup peeled, pitted, chopped fresh peaches (or drained canned peaches)
3 tablespoons chopped pistachios

1. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and all dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Whole Grain

Whole wheat, whole grain, enriched wheat; it all gets very confusing. Let’s try and it keep it simple. First of all, we do recommend you limit the wheat in your family’s diet especially for your toddler, try other grains such as Kamut, Spelt, or Rice. If you do choose whole wheat ensure the first ingredient is whole wheat or whole grain. Many types of bread may advertise they are whole wheat yet once you read the label the first ingredient is often enriched wheat. Don’t let the large labels be your guide, get use to looking at the small print ingredients

Nutrient Packed Watermelons

Summer is fast approaching and those watermelons seem to be at the front aisle of your local grocery store. You may have thought that those watermelons were just sweet and full of water, good news they are packed with nutrients as well. Watermelon is one of the most nutrient packed fruits, with vitamins A and C, potassium and lycopene for all just 80 calories in two diced cups. So give your kids some delicious watermelon to help cool them down in those hot sunny days.

Prevent Recurring Ear Infections

Recurring ear infections can be painful and frustrating for children and their parents. Ear infections are the most common reason for acute pediatric visits in the United States. While ear infections are not generally life threatening, they are often chronic, and can require extensive antibiotic or surgical treatment. Please read about the prevention of ear infections further in the Now You Know section of Baby Purity written by Dr. Dahl.

http://www.babypurity.com/now/nowyouknow.htm