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An Even Dozen
Tips from the Surgeon General for a Safer, Healthier Mom and Baby
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5. Breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding for at least the first six months of life has significant health benefits, and maintain a healthy diet after that. Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months are less likely to develop ear infections, diarrhea and respiratory illnesses. Mother's milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development. Breast milk has agents called antibodies to help protect infants from bacteria and viruses and to help them fight off infection and disease.
6. Place your baby "back to sleep." A baby should sleep on a firm mattress, on his or her back, with no fluffy pillows or stuffed animals. Following these simple steps can lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the third-leading cause of infant death in the United States.
7. Always use a car safety seat. Be sure your baby rides in an age- and weight-appropriate child safety seat, correctl
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