Summertime is here! As we get ready for some fun in the sun with our kiddos, avoiding painful sunburns is top of mind. Babies and toddlers have delicate skin that puts them at a higher risk of skin damage from the sun’s powerful UV rays. But staring at the endless shelves of sunblock options can be overwhelming!
To help you prepare your children for outdoor adventures, host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez chats with Sergio Perez, SunWise Program Manager at the Arizona Department of Health Services. They give you a checklist of sun safety measures to help you protect your little one from the sun’s rays.
As our babies and toddlers begin to explore their surroundings, they’ll put anything into their mouths. Many accessories, old furniture, and other objects could contain traces of lead, making it crucial that families protect their little ones against lead exposure.
On this episode, learn what household objects to keep out of reach from your children and how to identify the symptoms of lead poisoning. Host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez visits with Ginny De La Cruz, the Program Manager of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Ginny explains the risks of lead poisoning and how you can create a safe household environment for your kids.
For both moms and babies, sleep is important! But putting your newborn to sleep can be challenging for new and experienced parents alike.
On this episode, pro mom and host Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez covers tips and tricks for implementing the ABCs of safe sleep with Yomaira Diaz Castillo, Injury Prevention Manager at the Arizona Department of Health.
Learn how you and your baby can comfortably and safely fit in some well needed Z’s.
