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Crib Bumper Guard Warning

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Today we find another issue that is related to infant deaths when they are left to sleep. Crib Bumper guards may be a great way to ensure safety from bumps for babies but they do have another aspect that may be dangerous as well. And this is of course with relation to potential suffocation if parents are not attentive to such hazards. The American Academy of Pediatricians have bared a stern warning on the use of such bumper guards, calling and possibly advising parents not to use them. Guidelines have been set for

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Snooze at your own risk with the OKITE App

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There are dozens of apps you can get for your mobile phone, some of may be useful and some not. However, if getting you up cannot do the trick, maybe something that would embarrass you will.

With the OKITE app for the iPhone, hitting the snooze button may prove to be costly on your end. Particularly for the people who are into Twitter, the app is linked to your account and will start creating embarrassing messages each time you hit the snooze button on your phone. The app is free and is practically in th

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Babies Advised Not to Sleep in Smoker’s Room

We all know how passive smoking or third hand smoke can affect non-smokers but apparently it doesn’t stop there. Babies who find themselves sleeping in smoker’s rooms are at risk of collecting level of nicotine which may eventually stick to their hair.

This was proven through a Spanish study where hair samples from 252 babies younger than 18 months who slept at their smoking parents room were collected. Based on the collected hair samples, nicotine levels were found on 83% of the folks who bared tha

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A/H1N1 Vaccine with Sleep Disorder Effect not in Vietnam

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It seems that there is an A/H1N1 vaccine being sold around which brings more misery rather than resolve it. The vaccine has been found to increase the risk of sleep disorder in children but if there is one country that is not affected, it is Vietnam.

The vaccine is currently used in Vietnam is a “three-in-one” kind, covering the A/H3N2, B and A/H1N1 influenza viruses. The vaccine is reportedly from GlaxoSmithKline. According to reports, the children injected with Pandemrix were nine times more

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Diet Soda and Lack of Sleep = Heart Attack

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Soda drinkers listen up. While you may be forced to limit your soda intake, you may want to watch your sleeping habits. A study shows that if you are not careful, you may be at risk of a heart disease. This study is from the University of Miami, where 2,500 soda drinkers were evaluated.

They found those who drank diet soda daily were 61 percent more likely to have a vascular event such as a stroke. They found chronic short sleep produces hormones and chemicals that increase your risk of developing he

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Halo Sleepsack Wearable Fleece Baby Blanket

Halo Sleepsack Wearable Fleece Baby Blanket

It is always important to keep your baby safe and comfortable at all times. And if you happen to be looking for something great to buy them, check out the Halo Sleepsack Wearable Fleece Baby Blanket. The said blanket is being offered by Kids Woot for only $5.99 where you only have to add $5 for it to be shipped at your door.

This blanket features an inverted zipper and purports to reduce the risk of rebreathing (the inhalation of carbon dioxide). It’s available in S (0-6 months) or M (6-12 m

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Halo Sleepsack Wearable Fleece Blanket for $8

Halo Sleepsack Wearable Fleece Blanket

Here is something you can get to help your tots sleep better. Only at Kids Woot, they are offering a tempting deal for a Halo Sleepsack Wearable Fleece Blanket. The blanket costs only $7.99 over there and you just have to add $5 for shipping to get this handy accessory.

This blanket features an inverted zipper and purports to reduce the risk of rebreathing (the inhalation of carbon dioxide). It’s available in S, M, or L.

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Breastfeeding Mothers Sleep as long as their Babies

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Mothers were believed to be suffering from sleepless nights, especially the one’s who have just given birth due to their breastfeeding itineraries. However it seems that this claim is not true. A study was able to prove this, negating the belief that by breastfeeding causes less sleep.

This should be a relief for babies in particular since we breastfeeding has always been known to be the best milk for babies. However, due to health (sleep concerns) issues, some mothers have fended off breas

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Five Hours of Sleep Ideal for Women

Five Hours of Sleep Ideal for Women

It looks like women don’t have to sleep like crazy to live longer. Apparently they will need only 5 to 6 hours of sleep to live longer, thanks to some research claims.

The study was made on 459 elderly women in America found that those who slept for between five and six and a half hours a night had the longest survival rates.

In their first study they worked out peoples’ sleeping habits using wrist activity monitors, which are able to tell whether a pers

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Atlanta Snoring Institute Celebrates First Year Anniversary

Atlanta Snoring Institute

This month, the Atlanta Snoring Institute is celebrating their first year anniversary. Founded to aid specialty snoring treatment back in August, 2009, the people behind ASI are committed to provide the latest snoring and sleep apnea treatments for the Atlanta area.

Snoring is a sleep depriving problem affecting 40% of men and 23% of women according to the National Sleep Foundation. Many couples sleep apart due to loud, habitual snoring. This can lead to a lack of intimacy and disharmony in the re

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