Breast Pumps 101: Choosing a Breast Pump
By Doraine Bailey, MA, IBCLC Because of the Affordable Care Act, many plans which provide coverage for a breastpump may not provide a great pump, nor the right kind of pump for your pumping needs. Here’s an overview of what to consider when choosing a breast pump. In general, pumps made by companies specializing in […]
Breast Pumps 101: Getting a Breast Pump
By Doraine Bailey, MA, IBCLC The Affordable Care Act requires health insurance companies, including Medicaid plans, to cover ‘breastfeeding services and supplies.’ This requirement is very broad and every company covers it a bit differently. Before you have your baby, call Customer Service at your health insurance plan to see what they will cover. Ask […]
August Breastfeeding Events Calendar 2014
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Central Kentucky has many resources to help moms on their breastfeeding journey. Looking for more breastfeeding help? Contact Doraine Bailey, IBCLC, Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Department: 859-288-2348 or Dorainef.Bailey@ky.gov. August 2 Big Latch On Lexington: 10 a.m., Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Breastfeeding mothers and babies gather to ‘simultaneously breastfeed’ […]
Dynacraft Recalls Avigo Youth Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys “R” Us
The front wheel on the 20-inch Avigo youth bicycle can detach, posing a fall hazard.
Ditching the Crib: Tips for Transitioning to a Toddler Bed
Leaving the crib behind is a big step for parents and for toddlers. There is no right age to move to a toddler bed. Each child is different, and it’s up to the parents to look for the cues. Two major signs your child is ready are when he can easily climb out of the […]
Mayborn USA Recalls to Repair Baby Monitors Due to Strangulation Hazard
Child can pull cord into crib and wrap around the neck, posing a strangulation hazard.
Dream On Me Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation and Fall Hazards
The leg or side opening of the chair can allow a child’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck or fall from the chair.
Oeuf Recalls to Repair Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazard
The slats/spindles and top rail on four models of Sparrow cribs can detach from the cribs and pose an entrapment hazard to a child.
Prenatal Prep List
Your to-do list grows long when you have a baby on the way. But your prep for motherhood should actually begin months before you start trying to conceive! Even if you are not actively trying for a baby, it’s not a bad idea to start considering certain health and lifestyle changes. Here is our checklist […]
GSK Recalls Panadol Advance Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Sold Exclusively in Puerto Rico
The 100 caplet container is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. These products contain acetaminophen which is required to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.