“Gabay Para Kay Nanay” by Pampers
hosted at the with a series of short lectures from the and. As a bonus they also donated chord-clamps, baby tags ans electronic breast pumps for 200 moms who donated breast milk to .
advised to avoid using walkers because it actually hampers a child’s ability to develop motor skills. It is also important to give babies safe and age-appropriate toys to stimulate their brain’s development and develop motor skills. Skin-to-skin contact is also greatly encouraged (carrying and cuddling) not only with the mom but also with the dad.
discussed that breastfeeding starts right after delivery to six months up to two years. Skincare was also discussed using specifically designed products for babies or if nt available, dilute adult products in water and do not apply directly to the skin.
is emphasized by because it can prevent severe mental retardation, physical disabilities (congenital metabolic disorder like congenital hypothyroidism or congenital adrenal hyperplasia) or even death.
is done using the heel prick method; a few drops of blood are taken from the baby’s heel and blotted on a special absorbent filter card. The blood is dried for four hours and sent to the Newborm Screening Laboratory (UP PGH); ideally done within 48 to 72 hours after birth.
I do hope, wish and pray that these kinds of advocacies be given their needed support because every baby is a blessing and parent or not, we can make a difference to help them develop properly and reduce the rate of pediatric disorders/disease. I salute Dr. Ruben Flores, Director of , experts from and and Ms. Anama Dimapilis, Brand PR Manager for for their longtime partnership and unwavering campaign.
Cheers! =]
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