Comments for Better Baby Bits http://www.betterbabybits.com Natural Baby Product Blog Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:28:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Caring for Stainless Steel Water Bottles by Corina http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/04/caring-for-stainless-steel-water-bottles.php/comment-page-1#comment-3272 Corina Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:28:13 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=42#comment-3272 Hi Liz, We're not familiar with the brand of bottle that you're using, however, I'm sure that the same rules of thumb will apply to your bottle as to the bottles that we carry. It's important to frequently and properly wash your bottles, and then allow them to air dry. Leaving juice in your bottle for 8 hours should be just fine, especially if you're sure to then rinse it and dry it between uses. Please don't revert to plastic! Acidity + plastic = you drinking the chemicals that the plastic releases! If you are truly looking for an alternative to your stainless steel bottle, I would recommend switching to a glass Mason jar. Hi Liz,
We’re not familiar with the brand of bottle that you’re using, however, I’m sure that the same rules of thumb will apply to your bottle as to the bottles that we carry. It’s important to frequently and properly wash your bottles, and then allow them to air dry. Leaving juice in your bottle for 8 hours should be just fine, especially if you’re sure to then rinse it and dry it between uses. Please don’t revert to plastic! Acidity + plastic = you drinking the chemicals that the plastic releases! If you are truly looking for an alternative to your stainless steel bottle, I would recommend switching to a glass Mason jar.

]]> Comment on Caring for Stainless Steel Water Bottles by Liz http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/04/caring-for-stainless-steel-water-bottles.php/comment-page-1#comment-3008 Liz Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:02:51 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=42#comment-3008 What do you mean by 'extended period of time'? I have a Cheeki bottle and take mine to work with Ribena in it (blackcurrent fruit drink) Is it safe for 8 hours? If I can't use it for fruit drinks, then I guess I am back to plastic.. What do you mean by ‘extended period of time’?
I have a Cheeki bottle and take mine to work with Ribena in it (blackcurrent fruit drink) Is it safe for 8 hours? If I can’t use it for fruit drinks, then I guess I am back to plastic..

]]> Comment on Lessons from motherhood: Stroller Safety by Corina http://www.betterbabybits.com/2011/01/lessons-from-motherhood-stroller-safety.php/comment-page-1#comment-2974 Corina Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:49:26 +0000 http://www.betterbabybits.com/?p=360#comment-2974 Ugghh... I know people travel by themselves with their kids but I can't imagine it! The whole shoes-off/shoes-on, empty the pockets, drop the bags, liquids here, watches there... it's all a bit much with 2 people! Good on you, Katie, for doing it solo! I recently learned another important stroller lesson: make sure you take the child OUT first, before trying to collapse the stroller. Yikes... I need more sleep! Ugghh… I know people travel by themselves with their kids but I can’t imagine it! The whole shoes-off/shoes-on, empty the pockets, drop the bags, liquids here, watches there… it’s all a bit much with 2 people! Good on you, Katie, for doing it solo! I recently learned another important stroller lesson: make sure you take the child OUT first, before trying to collapse the stroller. Yikes… I need more sleep!

]]> Comment on Lessons from motherhood: Stroller Safety by Katie Findlay http://www.betterbabybits.com/2011/01/lessons-from-motherhood-stroller-safety.php/comment-page-1#comment-2957 Katie Findlay Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:22:04 +0000 http://www.betterbabybits.com/?p=360#comment-2957 Okay here's my embarrassing stroller story: I was traveling with Peter by myself. We were at airport customs going into the US. We had just come through security. I threw him back into his stroller (so I could gather up our bags and put everything BACK into his bag that they had dumped out looking for baby bombs) and didn't bother to buckle him in. He was in a pretty laid back mood, so I figured it'd be fine. We were next in line for the customs officer, and when he called me forward I began to push the stroller.... and bumped into something. "Why won't this thing go??" I was thinking. I looked down and saw my 15 month old on the floor in front of the stroller. He had slid out between the little tray and his seat (I didn't even realize there wasn't a bar between his legs). Fortunately the customs officer didn't confiscate him from me, but I was worried he'd assume I must not be the mother being that careless and all. And from now on I will always buckle him into his stroller (and park the stroller BETWEEN cars not behind them!). Okay here’s my embarrassing stroller story:

I was traveling with Peter by myself. We were at airport customs going into the US. We had just come through security. I threw him back into his stroller (so I could gather up our bags and put everything BACK into his bag that they had dumped out looking for baby bombs) and didn’t bother to buckle him in. He was in a pretty laid back mood, so I figured it’d be fine. We were next in line for the customs officer, and when he called me forward I began to push the stroller…. and bumped into something. “Why won’t this thing go??” I was thinking. I looked down and saw my 15 month old on the floor in front of the stroller. He had slid out between the little tray and his seat (I didn’t even realize there wasn’t a bar between his legs). Fortunately the customs officer didn’t confiscate him from me, but I was worried he’d assume I must not be the mother being that careless and all.
And from now on I will always buckle him into his stroller (and park the stroller BETWEEN cars not behind them!).

]]> Comment on Lessons from motherhood: Stroller Safety by Annette http://www.betterbabybits.com/2011/01/lessons-from-motherhood-stroller-safety.php/comment-page-1#comment-2956 Annette Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:04:01 +0000 http://www.betterbabybits.com/?p=360#comment-2956 Good for you! (for letting them know) Next time they will be a little more careful. Good for you! (for letting them know) Next time they will be a little more careful.

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]]> Comment on Our Nut Allergy Story- Kids and Nut Allergies by Jen http://www.betterbabybits.com/2010/03/our-nut-allergy-story-kids-and-nut-allergies.php/comment-page-1#comment-2828 Jen Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:16:19 +0000 http://www.betterbabybits.com/?p=281#comment-2828 Absolutely do not feed him any of the common allergens until you have your appointment! I know it seems like a long time to wait to see a pediatric allergist, but these doctors are very much worth the wait and once you are a patient (after your first visit), you get follow up appointments much more quickly. We too had to wait a long time and until then lived in complete fear of any potential allergen. We had a strict diet during that time but at least we knew our girls were safe. Once your son has his first scratch test, you will know what he is allergic to and can go forward from there. If you really don't want to wait, an option for you is to go to a reputable naturalpathic doctor and request a blood test for allergens (they will also do food intolerances and this is controversial). This test costs around $300 and the blood sample is sent to a lab in the US. We considered doing this but had such a negative experience with a naturalpath, we decided to leave our kids well-being to a pediatric allergist/immunologist. Hang in there and be patient. Once you have confirmation of your child's allergens you can breathe a little easier since you will know how to keep him safe. I feel for you. It is so terrible to feel so helpless. I love our pediatric allergist/immunologist and have a lot more confidence in managing our girls' allergies with her incredible knowledge and guidance. I'm sure you will have a similar experience. Best of luck to you. Absolutely do not feed him any of the common allergens until you have your appointment! I know it seems like a long time to wait to see a pediatric allergist, but these doctors are very much worth the wait and once you are a patient (after your first visit), you get follow up appointments much more quickly. We too had to wait a long time and until then lived in complete fear of any potential allergen. We had a strict diet during that time but at least we knew our girls were safe. Once your son has his first scratch test, you will know what he is allergic to and can go forward from there. If you really don’t want to wait, an option for you is to go to a reputable naturalpathic doctor and request a blood test for allergens (they will also do food intolerances and this is controversial). This test costs around $300 and the blood sample is sent to a lab in the US. We considered doing this but had such a negative experience with a naturalpath, we decided to leave our kids well-being to a pediatric allergist/immunologist. Hang in there and be patient. Once you have confirmation of your child’s allergens you can breathe a little easier since you will know how to keep him safe. I feel for you. It is so terrible to feel so helpless. I love our pediatric allergist/immunologist and have a lot more confidence in managing our girls’ allergies with her incredible knowledge and guidance. I’m sure you will have a similar experience. Best of luck to you.

]]> Comment on Our Nut Allergy Story- Kids and Nut Allergies by natalie http://www.betterbabybits.com/2010/03/our-nut-allergy-story-kids-and-nut-allergies.php/comment-page-1#comment-2790 natalie Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:07:15 +0000 http://www.betterbabybits.com/?p=281#comment-2790 Hi there, my son recently had a deadly reaction to eggs, and while we were fortunate that he's okay, I'm now freaked about fish and nuts. I was referred to the pediatric allergist but a 10month waitlist seems like a waste of time? Do you have any suggestions on testing him myself? Sitting in Children's Hospital lobby feeding him fish? Thank so much. Hi there, my son recently had a deadly reaction to eggs, and while we were fortunate that he’s okay, I’m now freaked about fish and nuts. I was referred to the pediatric allergist but a 10month waitlist seems like a waste of time? Do you have any suggestions on testing him myself? Sitting in Children’s Hospital lobby feeding him fish? Thank so much.

]]> Comment on Pediatric Chiropractic Care by Chiropractic Care at Dana Point http://www.betterbabybits.com/2010/02/pediatric-chiropractic-care.php/comment-page-1#comment-2184 Chiropractic Care at Dana Point Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:30:19 +0000 http://www.betterbabybits.com/?p=211#comment-2184 Great post...there is some useful information in this post...chiropractic care is in NO WAY harmful to children! Great post…there is some useful information in this post…chiropractic care is in NO WAY harmful to children!

]]> Comment on Pediatric Chiropractic Care by MS http://www.betterbabybits.com/2010/02/pediatric-chiropractic-care.php/comment-page-1#comment-1603 MS Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:10:04 +0000 http://www.betterbabybits.com/?p=211#comment-1603 I am a sole believer of pediatric chiropractic. Children are introduced to a number of new germs when they begin school; therefore, they become ill more often. Having your child adjusted regularly can help improve their immune system and prevent them from getting sick. If you were to take your child to the doctor’s office they would prescribe an antibiotic for temporary relief. Why not go with chiropractic for a more permanent result? Chiropractic is an affordable and safe solution. I am a sole believer of pediatric chiropractic. Children are introduced to a number of new germs when they begin school; therefore, they become ill more often. Having your child adjusted regularly can help improve their immune system and prevent them from getting sick. If you were to take your child to the doctor’s office they would prescribe an antibiotic for temporary relief. Why not go with chiropractic for a more permanent result? Chiropractic is an affordable and safe solution.

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