If every feeding is painful or your baby isn't gaining weight, ask a lactation consultant or your baby's doctor for help ||Put a photo of a face – yours – on the side of the cot for your baby to look at. Human faces fascinate babies ||Don't allow your pet on the couch while you are holding baby. This makes dogs bigger and taller in relation to your infant and may encourage aggression. ||Dealing with slow learners needs special guidance. Find some simple tips in our articles section. ||During the day, don't try to catch up on chores while the baby sleeps. Lie down and rest ||Never tie a pacifier to your child’s crib or around your child’s neck or hand. This could cause serious injury or even death ||Every milestone is an accomplishment, but it means your child is more independent and needs you a little less ||Proper weight gain is the sign that your baby is having enough milk. Not crying and not comparing with other kids ||AAP recommends to avoid blankets (a potential suffocation hazard) until your baby reaches her first birthday ||When giving suspension or liquid medicines, use the dosage cup enclosed in the package or a syringe ||
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Are you a mosquito magnet?
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 Have you ever wondered why you get bitten while others around you don't? It's true. Mosquitoes do exhibit blood-sucking preferences, say the experts. One in 10 people are highly attractive to mosquitoes.

 
How Risky Are Mosquito Bites?
Itching is not the only problem of a mosquito bite. For some people, they can cause severe allergic reactions. Plus, there are mosquito-transmitted illnesses such as The West Nile virus and malaria outbreaks.
 
Who Mosquitoes Like Best
Genetics account for 85% of our susceptibility to mosquito bites. Scientists have also identified certain elements of our body chemistry that, when found in excess on the skin's surface, make mosquitoes swarm closer. Identified elements so far are:
  • People with high concentrations of steroids or cholesterol on their skin surface.
  • People who produce excess amounts of certain acids, such as uric acid.
  • Larger people and pregnant women who tend to give off more carbon dioxide.
  • Movement and heat also attract mosquitoes.
Chemical-Based Mosquito Repellents
  • DEET continues to be the chemical of choice. In repeated studies, it's been proven the most effective chemical repellent on the market.
  • Picaridin has proven to be as effective as DEET but is more pleasant to use. Picaridin is safe for children older than 2 months.
  • Metofluthrin. Available as a paper strip for outdoor areas and as a personal repellent clipped onto a belt or clothing. It is not applied to the skin. 
Alternatives to Chemical-based Mosquito Repellents
  • Soybean oil-based repellent provide short-lived protection.
  • Lemon eucalyptus is safe for children older than 3 years and offers protection similar to low concentrations of DEET.
  • Mosquito traps.
  • Insect shield repellent apparel for outdoor enthusiasts; clothing infused with the chemical insecticide Permethrin.
 
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