Health Resource Guide for Flagler/Volusia Residents
Whether you’re looking for coverage, a new provider, or just the closest medical office to your home, this Health Resource Guide has it all.
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Safe Sleep Practices
Did you know that the leading cause of injury-related death for infants under the age of one is by suffocation or strangulation in an adult bed? Studies have shown that the risk for infant death by suffocation is up to 40 times greater when placed in an adult bed than in a crib. While the unknown causes that contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) cannot be completely prevented, creating a safe sleep environment can … Read more
Ten Tips to Help you and Your Baby Get a Good Night’s Sleep
As with every new skill your baby learns, falling asleep in a crib may take practice. Your baby may cry when first put in the crib. This is normal and should be expected. There are a lot of things you can do to help your baby settle down for bed and feel more comfortable sleeping in the crib. Every baby is unique, so you may need to try a few times before you figure out … Read more
Why Babies Need Tummy Time!
Tummy time is not only an important way to prevent flat spots on your baby’s head, it is also an important part of your baby’s normal growth. via Safe to Sleep and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Tummy time is not only an important way to prevent flat spots on your baby’s head, it is also an important part of your baby’s normal growth. What Is Tummy Time? Tummy time describes the … Read more
Sharing Your Calm to Help Babies and Toddlers Learn to Calm Themselves
It takes two to make things go right! By Kathleen Mulrooney and Jennifer Boss via Zero to Three Think about any of dozens of tough moments during your day. The dog is barking, the baby needs a diaper change (again), it’s an hour past dinner time, and you’re really hungry. On most days, you’ve got this. You have the coping skills you need to take a breath, change a diaper, or make a sandwich without … Read more