Health Tip: Prevent Bath Time Injuries
To help keep bath time safe and fun for your baby, the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions when it's time to rub-a-dub-dub:
* Never leave the infant alone or with another child in the tub, not even for a second. A baby can drown in very little water.
* Always check the water to make sure it's not too hot before you put your baby in the bath.
* Set your water heater to no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the temperature of the tap by holding a thermometer under the running water for three minutes.
* Never store electrical appliances such as hair dryers or radios near the bath. When you aren't using them, they should be unplugged and kept away from the tub.
Health Tip: Before Your Mammogram
Before scheduling or showing up for a mammogram, you should be fully prepared to get the best results.
The National Women's Health Information Center offers these guidelines for what to do before a mammogram:
* When scheduling the appointment, plan to go about one week after your period. Your breasts will be less sore at this time.
* If you have breast implants, make sure you tell the facility about them when you schedule your appointment.
* The day of your mammogram, wear a separate shirt and skirt, shorts or pants, not a dress. It will be easier to just remove your top during the mammogram.
* To avoid shadows on your result, don't use any lotions, powders, deodorant or perfumes on the day of your mammogram.
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