Logan County IL Better Births Outcomes

06/28/2026

Did you know infant tylenol and childrens tylenol is the exact same dosage?! Save money and buy children’s tylenol!

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06/28/2026

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06/25/2026

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06/23/2026

06/17/2026

If your infant does not have a safe sleep space please contact me. I would love to assist you in getting one!

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Ana Connery of Consumer Reports is warning parents and caregivers that baby loungers continue to pose serious safety risks for infants, even as new federal safety standards take effect.

Read the full article at: 🔗https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/child-safety/baby-loungers-updated-safety-rules-a4697251127/

According to the CPSC, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, many infant loungers, including support cushions, are still associated with infant deaths and injuries. These products can create risks of suffocation, entrapment, and falls, particularly when used for sleep.

If you own a baby lounger, remember that it should NEVER be used as a sleep space for your baby. Babies should sleep:

-(A)lone, NO blankets, pillows, bumpers, or stuffed animals
-on their (B)ack to sleep
-in a (C)rib with a firm, flat sleep surface
-and in a (S)moke-free environment

In addition, SIDS of IL does not recommend baby loungers for infant sleep. Products with soft padding, raised sides, or pillow-like surfaces do not meet CPSC safe sleep recommendations and can increase the risk of sleep-related infant death. For more information like this visit our MySafeBaby tab at the link in our bio or at 🔗www.sidsillinois.org/my-safe-baby/safe-sleep-education.

Just because something is widely sold or trusted doesn’t mean it’s risk-free. Popular doesn’t always equal safe; always stay informed💙

06/10/2026

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‼️Car seat straps are designed to be flat for a reason.‼️

But twisted straps are something I see all the time, and many parents don’t realize they can be a safety concern.

When a harness is twisted, it may not distribute crash forces across your child’s body the way it was designed to.

The good news is that this is one of the easiest car seat mistakes to fix.

It usually takes less than two minutes to untwist the harness and make sure everything is laying flat.

This isn’t about judgment.

Most parents simply don’t know until someone tells them.

So consider this your reminder to take a quick look at your child’s car seat today.

Sometimes the smallest safety checks can make the biggest difference!

06/04/2026

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: TOMY Recalls Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles; The hard plastic outer shell can bubble or partially peel off, resulting in loose pieces of film-like plastic that pose a choking hazard to young children. Get credit or replacement. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TOMY-Recalls-Boon-NURSH-8-oz-Reusable-Baby-Bottles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-at-Walmart

06/04/2026

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is expanding access to maternal care to all members by covering doulas, licensed certified professional midwives, lactation consultants and maternal home visit providers through its health plans.

05/03/2026

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Postpartum depression can become a medical emergency if severe symptoms are present.

🚨 Seek immediate help if you or someone you know experiences:
• Thoughts of harming self or baby
• Loss of touch with reality (hallucinations, delusions)
• Extreme mood swings or confusion
• Inability to care for self or baby

📞 Call or text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline)
🏥 Go to the nearest emergency room
👩‍⚕️ Contact a healthcare provider immediately

💜 You are not alone. Help is available 24/7.
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