Infant Oral Care - NMNB Ep26

12/06/09 • 24 min

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New Moms, New Babies: Tips, Tricks, Sanity Savers

When and how should you begin taking care of your infant's teeth and gums? When should you start brushing? Tips to get them to brush and how to avoid a wrestling match. When should your infant see a dentist for the first time, is it determined by age or number of teeth? And, how do a pacifier, fluoride, breastmilk, formula, water, milk, and juice affect your baby's teeth? Dr. Rick Hernandez D.D.S. is this week's expert.

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Making baby food can seem like a daunting task but it can actually be easy if you know how and where to start. Ximena Avalos from Happy Baby is our expert, sharing how easy it is to make your own baby food. How to get started? Where to shop? How much to make? How to store it? How making your own baby food can save you time and money. And most important, why it's so much better for your baby. Plus, the "Clean 15" and the "Dirty Dozen" Also, this week's Mommy Matters, recalls and a portable high chair.

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