Did you know that in Montgomery County one baby dies every six weeks due to unsafe sleep practices? As an emergency department (ED) nurse of 23 years, I have seen my share of tragedies. Without a doubt, nothing is more … Continue reading
As Dayton Children’s mommy safety blogger, I tend to focus more on unintentional injuries. However, there is a great need to call attention to intentional injuries as well – since many of the children affected by violence may not have … Continue reading
Not long ago a close friend lost her infant daughter due to positional asphyxia. Positional asphyxia occurs when an infant sleeps/placed in an unsafe position causing insufficient intake of oxygen while breathing resulting in infant death. It was a normal … Continue reading
A couple weeks ago a friend of mine posted a photo on Facebook of her son who had been bitten by their dog. His cheek had a visible bite mark and needed a couple stiches. My friend had just given … Continue reading
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