Baby Fair/ Breastfeeding/ Home Visiting/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Virtual Learning
Baby Fair/ Breastfeeding/ Home Visiting/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Virtual Learning
Sharing our 2020 Baby Fair Resources that you might find helpful! Livingston County Community Resources for Pregnant People and Young Families – Download your FREE guide here Download your FREE Birth Story Journal with prompts here CLICK HERE to Watch the 2020 Baby Fair event: Courageous Parenting in Times...
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Infant/ Recalls/ Safety
Infant/ Recalls/ Safety
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Momaid infant loungers because they do not comply with federal safety standards for infant sleep products, posing a risk of suffocation and a fall hazard to infants. The loungers fail to meet the safety requirements...
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Guest Post/ Health/ Infant
Guest Post/ Health/ Infant
Ghaida Batarseh Havern, Michigan State University Extension – June 02, 2023 Updated from an original article written by Jeannie Nichols, Michigan State University Extension. Honey may contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which can lead to infant botulism illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018 there were 242 reported cases...
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Children/ Food/ Infant/ WIC/ Women
Children/ Food/ Infant/ WIC/ Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2023 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-12112, SutfinL1@michigan.gov Income guidelines for WIC program increased; additional Michigan families may qualify  Lansing, Mich. – Michigan’s income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) have increased and additional families may now qualify for the program. “The...
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Events/ Guest Post/ Health/ Infant/ Mental Health/ Parent Education/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Virtual Events/ Women
Events/ Guest Post/ Health/ Infant/ Mental Health/ Parent Education/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Virtual Events/ Women
Link to article FREE WEBINAR THIS WEEKADHD, Pregnancy, and Motherhood: A Practical Guide for Hopeful Parentswith Allison Baker, M.D. Thursday, May 11, 2023 @ 1pm EDT (find it in your time zone ») This webinar will be recorded. Register now for either the live webinar or to receive the replay link via email.-...
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Infant/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep
Infant/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a firm, flat sleep surface for your baby. A crib, bassinet, or pack and play that follows the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommended. The mattress should be covered by a tightly fitted sheet with no other bedding or...
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Food/ Infant
Food/ Infant
Formula supply can vary by store and region: Try calling ahead or searching the website of a WIC store or pharmacy to check their supply. If you are buying formula without using WIC benefits, make sure to shop at trustworthy stores or pharmacies. Check smaller stores and drugstores. They may...
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Doula/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Press Release/ Resources
Doula/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Press Release/ Resources
Press Release – July 5, 2022 The Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) received grant funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to expand the Doula workforce to include more diverse representation to promote accessible, welcoming, culturally, and racially aligned labor support to address health disparities and improve birth outcomes. The...
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