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Skyrocketing prices and food shortages are already looming, and are likely to become worse in the coming months. At present, many parents across the U.S. are running from store to store in search of baby formula and finding only empty shelves. How did this happen? The shortage, it turns out, stems from the fact that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shut down Abbott Nutrition’s facility in Sturgis, Michigan, back in mid-February 2022, after five infants were reportedly sickened with Cronobacter and Salmonella infections.1 Two of the babies died. February 17, 2022, Abbott voluntarily recalled Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered formulas manufactured in the Sturgis facility. According to the FDA, the Sturgis facility failed inspection and was ordered to halt production until required sanitary measures were carried out. The FDA inspection came on the heels of a whistleblower report,2 submitted to the FDA in October 2021, alleging several health and safety compliance issues at the

How many diapers do you need? What size diapers should your child be wearing? Is your little one going through a normal amount of diapers in a day? These are just some of the questions every parent wonders, and in an effort to make your life easier, we’ve compiled the answers you want. How many diapers per day by age chart Diaper size chart for disposable diapers Note: This chart is designed to offer a general overview. If you have a particular brand that you prefer, you should check their specific sizing directions for a most accurate match. Diaper sizing for cloth diapers While disposable diaper manufacturers follow a uniform sizing, cloth and hybrid diapers do not. Many cloth brands may use the terms small, medium, and large, but the actual sizing and intended ages can be vastly different. As a result, it’s very important to make sure to follow their specific measurement and weight guidelines! It’s important to note that there are also a variety of different types of cloth diapers.

How many diapers do you need? What size diapers should your child be wearing? Is your little one going through a normal amount of diapers in a day? These are just some of the questions every parent wonders, and in an effort to make your life easier, we’ve compiled the answers you want. Diaper size chart for disposable diapers Note: This chart is designed to offer a general overview. If you have a particular brand that you prefer, you should check their specific sizing directions for a most accurate match. Diaper sizing for cloth diapers While disposable diaper manufacturers follow a uniform sizing, cloth and hybrid diapers do not. Many cloth brands may use the terms small, medium, and large, but the actual sizing and intended ages can be vastly different. As a result, it’s very important to make sure to follow their specific measurement and weight guidelines! It’s important to note that there are also a variety of different types of cloth diapers. Some are specifically designed for dif

How many diapers do you need? What size diapers should your child be wearing? Is your little one going through a normal amount of diapers in a day? These are just some of the questions every parent wonders, and in an effort to make your life easier, we’ve compiled the answers you want. Diaper Size Chart for Disposable Diapers Note: This chart is designed to offer a general overview. If you have a particular brand that you prefer, you should check their specific sizing directions for a most accurate match. Diaper Sizing for Cloth Diapers While disposable diaper manufacturers follow a uniform sizing, cloth and hybrid diapers do not. Many cloth brands may use the terms small, medium, and large, but the actual sizing and intended ages can be vastly different. As a result, it’s very important to make sure to follow their specific measurement and weight guidelines! It’s important to note that there are also a variety of different types of cloth diapers. Some are specifically designed for dif

Are you looking for affordable IVF or fertility treatment in Malaysia? The in vitro fertilisation (IVF) success rate in Malaysia is among the highest in the world. The world’s average success rate is 50 per cent, but Malaysia’s success rate is about 65 per cent on average .  Below is a list of fertility clinics and IVF doctors in KL, Malaysia. We have gone beyond and shortlisted a list of top 5 recommended fertility clinics so that it's easier for you to choose. The list is based on Google Search Results and information available on blogs, reviews sites and forums. The recommended IVF doctors have been arranged in no particular order. Check out the list below. Top 5 IVF Clinics in Malaysia #1 Sunway Medical Centre Address: No.5, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. The Fertility Centre of Sunway Medical Centre is situated on Jalan Lagoon Selatan, a two-minute drive from the Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur. The Sunway F

To select a doctor, many of us rely on a single recommendation or even a random search on Google. Your gynaecologist or women’s health specialist assists you with your pregnancy, screens you for diseases, helps you plan a family and more. And when you are pregnant, this person (other than yourself) will understand your situation and is the one to ensure two people (you and your baby) are at the best possible health. O&G stands for Obstetrics and Gynaecology. What's the difference between obstetricians and gynaecologists? Most gynaes are qualified with a post-graduate qualification in O&G i.e. MRCOG or Master of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Therefore, they are trained both in obstetrics as well as gynaecology. An obstetrician specialises in pregnancy related aspects of women's health whereas a gynae specialised in the 'non-pregnancy' related aspects. Next, you may also need to understand that there are 4 primary subspecialties in ob/gyn: 1) maternal fetal m