Hyperthermia Deaths of Children in Cars

Two tragic hyperthermia deaths in Indian River County in two months. Two babies left in hot cars. One 16 months old, one 5 months old, both boys. The heartbreak and sadness of their families and this community is beyond words.

In 2009 22 children in the US have died as a result of being left in a hot car. Please follow the link to "Hyperthermia Deaths of Children in Cars" by Jan Null, Adjunct Professor of Meteorology at SFSU. Ms. Null writes an excellent piece on the facts of this most preventable of occurrences as well as offers very helpful ways you can remind yourself the baby is in the car. It's a "must read" for everyone who has children.

Play Yard Recall

Oh my goodness! Another baby play yard recall. Please check this link. With 1 million play yards being recalled, the chances are quite high that you own one of them.

Recession Survival Guide

The United Way of Indian River County Florida has very kindly provided us with a Recession Survival Guide for use by community residents in these uncertain economic times. Take a moment to see the "helping agencies" of the United Way available to help in times of stress and need. And if you don't need the help right now, maybe you can volunteer to help one of these worthy agencies.

The first Recession Survival Workshop will be held Wednesday, June 3, 5:15 pm at the Gifford Youth Activity Center, 4875 43rd Avenue. The workshop is free and open to the public. Snacks and child care provided.

http://www.unitedwayirc.org/documents/workshop.pdf

When Breastfeeding is Accepted, It Won't Be Noticed

An interesting campaign in Marin County California.

Could we do it in Indian River County Florida?  Click here to learn more.

Breastfeeding and Swine Flu

Just one more of the many advantages of breastfeeding - protection from Swine Flu. Read the United States Breastfeeding Committee's stance in this May 1, 2009 release. You now know to click on the title of this post to go to the whole piece right? I love the internet!

Crib Recall

JARDINE has expanded its crib recall to include seven more models that pose entrapment and strangulation hazards. The cribs were sold between September 2005 and April 2009 at Toys R Us, Babies R Us, KidsWorld and Geoffrey Stores. Click on the title of this post to go to cpsc.gov for the complete details.

The cpsc.gov site also provides information on Bassinet, Crib and Play Yard recalls which have occurred over the last two years. Parents should always be vigilant about baby's safety. Get into the habit of looking at toys and baby equipment beyond how cute it looks and consider how it's going to hold up to daily use by your active, exploring, grabbing, reaching, mouthing, climbing, bouncing, jumping little one. Periodically inspect your baby gear to make sure nothing is loose, broken, frayed, coming apart or missing and regularly check the recalls - they seem to be happening with frightening frequency these days.

3 Indiana Safe Kids Public Service Announcements

These 3 videos are very short, very powerful PSA spots from the state of Indiana aimed at reminding all of us about the dangers to infants and young children of co-sleeping, swimming pools and bathtubs. We've watched them here several times and they still have not lost their horror factor.

Breastfeeding Has Health Benefits for Mom Too

Did you know breastfeeding has lifelong health benefits for moms too? See what the Women's Health Iniative trial based on the nearly 140,000 women who participated has to say.

Minimize SIDS Threat to Babies 1 and Under

Thursday is National SIDS Awareness Day. Read what Amy Royster of the Palm Beach Post has to say about how you can minimize the risk to your infant.

You know if you click on the title of this post it will take you to Amy's article right?

And for the National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death and Pregnancy Loss site: http://www.sidscenter.org/multimedia.html

EEUWW!!! Your Child Swallowed What?

Once your baby gets to a certain age you all know that everything within grabbing range is eligible for the old taste test. So you are on a constant vigil to keep the yuckies beyond the reach of your beautiful, curious, determined little explorer.

But we all know that despite our very best efforts some stuff manages to slip through and we don't know if it's poisonous or not so we freak out! Not to worry - quite so much anyway.

Did you know you can call the Florida Poison Information Center for guidance? Their help is confidential, available 24 hours, staffed by health care professionals and FREE!

Call them about anything your child has accidentally swallowed at 1-800-222-1222. Commit this number to memory, put it on speed dial, post it by the phone. Keep it handy and hope you never need to use it.

Check this link from MSN Health & Fitness for some things your child just might try to sample.
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100236978&imageindex=1

Taste of the Treasure Coast

Taste of the Treasure Coast!

Tickets are currently on sale for the 10th Annual "A Taste of The Treasure Coast" presented by the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition. This popular culinary and wine tasting extravaganza will be held on Thursday evening, February 5, 2009 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church Parish Hall in Vero Beach.

"Taste" attendees will discover an eclectic mixture of mouth-watering food, a specialty drink, raffle drawings and a silent auction. This will be a sell-out, so people are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. The cost is $40 per ticket and $70 for couples. Tickets may be purchased at RBC Bank at the 20th Place and Beachland Boulevard branches, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Inlet Wines in Riverwalk Shopping Center in Sebastian, by calling and charging at the Coalition office at 563-9118, or going online to http://www.irchealthystart.org/. Proceeds from this event will benefit Healthy Start Coalition's programs and services that support healthy pregnancies and young children.

Sponsors include George E. Warren Corporation, RBC Bank, David M. Jones, Professional Surveyor & Mapper, O'Haire, Kmetz, Nuttall, Elwell and Co., CPAs, Marine Bank & Trust Company, Charles A. Sullivan Jr. Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Mantle and VanHoose, Schlitt Services and Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory. In-kind sponsors are Squared Studios, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Inlet Wines, National Distributing Company, Kayte & Mike's Acoustic Pop Tour, The Official Dining and Entertainment Guide and Gould Cooksey Fennell, P.A. Print media sponsor is the Press Journal. Radio media sponsor is 93.7 The Breeze.
Buy your tickets now!

Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition1615 10th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960Phone: 772-563-9118

http://www.irchealthystart.org/

Yet Another Crib Recall

Bed should be the safest place for baby. We all strive to make that "environment" as safe as possible - a fitted sheet over the mattress and the baby on top placed on his back of course. No bumper pads, no blankets, no quilts or toys or pillows.

But what about the crib itself? Parents certainly need to inspect the crib periodically for loose screws, sharp stuff or gaps AND keep up with the recall status of their particular brand. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has just added 500,00 Stork Craft cribs to its list of possible entrapment and/or suffocation dangers to infants.

Check the website for all the particulars. The defect is something that can be remedied but you must request the part.

Did you know if you click on the title of this post you will go immediately to the cpsc page you need? I love the internet! What did we ever do without it?

Welcome to TLC!

Indian River County's own TLC Newborn is a support and education program promoting the care of newborns and infants during the first 12 months of life. We are affiliated with the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition and receive our major funding from The United Way and The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida.

TLC speaks the language of babies!

In an effort to further support our families we have created this interactive blog and hope that all who visit here will learn something or teach something or generally just feel a closer connection to other TLC families and Family Associates.

Check out the Links on the right for some of our favorite sites related to parenting, breastfeeding, infant growth and development, safety and all sorts of other interesting and unique topics that concern all families raising children in the 21st century.

Have a question? Looking for specific information?........Go ahead, make a post or a comment we're always available to discuss whatever may be on your mind and like nothing better than talking with you about babies and parenting! This blog is created for you so let us know what's on your mind. You are invited to reach us at tlcnewborn.blogspot.com anytime!