I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for MedImmune. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Do you know what the leading cause of hospitalization is for babies their first year of life. Before this campaign, I did not. I couldn't have been able to tell you. It is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). Have you heard of RSV? It is a seasonal virus that most children get before they … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day and RSV Awareness
I participated in a campaign brought to you by Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for MedImmune. This is a sponsored post. We are getting well into the month of November. Can you believe it? Do you remember last year when I talked about World Prematurity Day? Well, it is already here again. November 17th is World Prematurity Day. I am thankful that both of my children came full term with no complications. Do you have an experience with a premature baby? About Prematurity Each year worldwide, … [Read more...]
RSV Protection For Babies
Have you heard about RSV? This is my second post about RSV. I wanted to share some personal tips on how we keep our family as healthy as possible during this time of year. We have two children under the age of 6 and they have a large exposure to contagious germs and viruses. My kids love close personal contact with others and my 5 year old washes her hands but still could use help. Those two behaviors combined with our travel lifestyle creates an environment for infection spreading. Because … [Read more...]
November 17 is Prematurity Awareness Day
Did you know that November 17th is Preemie Awareness Day? I did not. I am very thankful that both my children were full term. But I do know that many women have their babies early. Here in Indiana we had the opportunity to meet a women who's baby came at 25 weeks. She has a petite little girl who is nearing her first birthday, but she is not the same size as an almost 1 year old. About World Prematurity Awareness Day Did you know that worldwide, 13 million babies are born early every year, … [Read more...]