AAP Revises Swim Class Recommendations

The AAP has recently revised its recommendations for swim lessons for toddlers and young children. Until now, swim lessons were not thought to be beneficial in terms of water safety or drowning prevention for children under 4. New studies, however, have found that swim lessons starting at age 1 may in fact provide a benefit to children in these areas. The AAP does advise that parents choose a class that emphasizes water safety, is taught with parents in the water with their children, and has at least 1 instructor for every 10 children. For more information, click on the title above.

New Children's Fitness Program in our Area!

We were very excited to learn yesterday of a brand new program in our area called Hop-N-Healthy. This service is designed as a "fitness program just for kids." The instructor of these classes, Ginny Leake, is a nationally certified AFPA Children's Fitness Specialist. Through this program, she hopes to educate as many young children as possible about the importance of daily exercise and healthy nutritional choices as a way of life. There are 7 weekly sessions, affordably priced, and held at Kidztown in the Hark Plaza on Route 9 in Wappingers. Classes are available for children from 18 months through 4 years. We've heard from a couple of our own families who attended a session and the children LOVED it! For more info, call 392-5996, or click on the link above to check out their website.

Happy Mother's Day!

TLC would like to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! Enjoy your day!

Latest Recall of OTC Medications

Another recall of certain OTC medications, including Tylenol, Motrin, and Benadryl. The reason for the recall is related to the medications possibly not meeting certain control standards. There have been no adverse events associated with any of the medicine. If you have any of the recalled medications (click on link above), please dispose of them. It may be best to buy a generic brand fever reducer in the meantime until stores are restocked.