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May 15

#4LoveOfLife Spring Cleaning – Blanket Drive!

by The Orphaned Earring

It’s that time again! The Orphaned Earring is pleased to announce that as part of the “For the love of life” program, we’re launching a blanket drive to benefit our indigenous community in Guatemala. On June 1st come drop off your blankets at the free Hot Rods, Customs, Lowriders & Motorcycles event where The Orphaned Earring will be selling our bracelets at a booth. More info on their FB page.

Homes of our Guatemala indigenous community

Homes of our Guatemala indigenous community

As we’ve shared before, every three months through “For the Love of Life program” we help the orphanage’s surrounding communities. We look deeper into the needs of the communities and address them because we know that these influence and affect our kids.

Our last campaign benefited an indigenous community in Guatemala temporarily living at a coffee farm. We were excited to provide oatmeal and other grains for nutrition support because many of the children in these communities are undernourished and on the brink of starvation.

This time around we’re addressing an important need; people are unprotected from the cold of the night and the cold found in high elevations. Because the Guatemala is in Central America, most people assume it has a tropical climate; however, despite the tropical location, Guatemala’s mountains alter the weather. While parts of the country have a climate typical of a tropical country, other areas actually see temperatures below freezing. In 2012 a sharp drop in temperatures caused two deaths in Guatemala and over 500 people flocked to the shelters to protect themselves from the cold. Unfortunately, many indigenous families can’t even get to a shelter because they live in rural areas, away from the cities and have no transportation.

Families sleep in the cold floor, with no protection from the cold

Families sleep in the cold floor, with no protection from the cold

Since this population can’t get to shelters or live in homes where they have to sleep in cement homes, we will bring the blankets to them. From now until the end of June, we will be collecting new and semi-new blankets and ship to Guatemala.

From now until the end of June, open up your linen closets and do some Spring cleaning! Donate your blankets and drop them off during an event where The Orphaned Earring will have a booth. On June 1st we will be at the free Hot Rods, Customs, Lowriders & Motorcycles event selling our lovely bracelets.

Can’t wait to see you!

Sorting through donated clothes is not the glamorous job, but we sure have fun! Especially when Shirley does anything to hide her face from the camera

Sorting through donated clothes is not a glamorous job, but we sure have fun! Especially when Shirley does anything to hide her face from the camera

Shirley finding ways to hide her face for the picture :)

Shirley finding ways to hide her face for the picture :)

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May 9

A Letter To My Sister Inspired by Baby Johnson’s Care Card

by The Orphaned Earring
This post is compensated, in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and JOHNSON’S Baby but all my opinions, sentiment and passion is my own.

JOHNSON’S® Baby CARESI recently read about JOHNSON’S® Baby CARES launch of their e-card digital platform that allows you to create personalized e-cards to send to those extraordinary and deserving moms you know. It’s such a cute, fun and free gesture you can do to show some love. I created one for my sister; by doing this I donated $1.00 to Save the Children.  A win-win gift for all!

My e-card reads: What a lucky baby to have a mom like you. Happy Mother’s Day.

As I played around with the JOHNSON’S® Baby Care Cards options, I started thinking more about my sister as a mom and was inspired to write this letter:

“Dear Lichelle,

It’s no secret that we didn’t have the best upbringing, that we didn’t hear “I love you” ever (you know what I’m talking about) and that this might have messed-us-up in the head, but I think we’re doing pretty good despite of it, don’t you think? Every Mother’s Day I’m forced to think about the past and try to find healing through all the many blessings we have in our lives.

This Mother’s Day is different, you are preggos again (eeek, so excited!), Jacob is a big boy and you are happily married and out of the Army. But you make me sad when you say you are scared of having a little girl because you don’t know if you’d be a good mom to her. All I can say is that that’s crazy-talk and that you have nothing to worry about because you have proven to be an excellent mom to Jacob, why wouldn’t you be the same great mom to a little girl? 

Regardless if you have a boy or a girl you will experience the same love for a child. A child is a child! Don’t let our childhood experience frighten you; you know that you will never repeat the mistakes. If you have any doubts here are some signs that you will continue being a great mom:

Good Mom

  • You say I love you everyday
  • You don’t criticize your child’s creativity
  • Their disgusting poopy diaper isn’t “that bad” to you
  • You like their neck smell when you lift their double chin
  • You uplift your child
  • You eat your kid’s leftovers
  • You physically feel their pain in your heart when they hurt
  • You say I love you again
  • You wish they made your child’s clothes in your size, that’s how cute you dress them
  • Your go with your gut despite of what the parenting “rules” dictate
  • You ignore your child when he/she throws a tantrum
  • You don’t beat them
  • You don’t get tired of saying I love you
  • You hug them and tell them how beautiful they are
  • You don’t say hurtful things that destroy their self-confidence
  • You hide when you eat candy so they don’t eat it  
  • You bleach the tub, toilet and sink everyday to kill all the germs (OCD)
  • You don’t give them everything they want
  • You answer the same questions over and over and over
  • The thought of your child fulfills you
  • You don’t desire any other life away from them
  • You say I love you as you leave their room at bedtime

See what a great mom you are? If you do have a baby girl, just think about how you would have wanted to be treated and do just that. Isn’t that what you did with Jacob? You are amazing and I have no doubt you will continue to be amazing! This Mother’s Day I’ve created a Baby Johnson’s Care Card using their Facebook app to let you know how much I love you and congratulate you. But I also want to say that through you, witnessing how much love you have for Jacob and for the baby on the way, you are even helping me heal from all the wounds we carry from our childhood. I’m so proud and admire you little sister, you are a GREAT MOM! Happy Mother’s Day”

There are so many other moms such as my sister that need to know how great they are. Start by creating an e-card for them and for every Care Card sent, shared or liked, JOHNSON’S® Baby will donate $1.00* to Save the Children® up to $150,000. This donation is a part of their ongoing commitment to help ensure that every baby has a healthy and happy start. Can’t get any better than that!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the military moms and all the women who take care of children of military people abroad. We love you and thank you for your service!

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May 6

To Be, Or Not To Be A Cool Mom

by The Orphaned Earring

By Sandy Sanchez, Ozzie’s Mami

A couple months ago I heard a story about a New York mother who hired strippers for her son’s 16th birthday party which got me thinking. Why on earth would a mom expose her child to such thing? Just because her son is a “big boy” turning 16 doesn’t mean she can treat him as a grown man, does she not know that her child still does not have the emotional maturity to handle such things? I understand that access to sex either by the way of movies, music, photos or porn is made easy because of the internet but that’s why we struggle to control these things as much as possible through involved parenting, house rules such as computer only in the living room and blocking channels and sites. 

According to Psychology Today, early exposure to sexual content may have a profound impact on children’s values, attitudes and behaviors toward sex and relationships. So what could have motivated this mom to do something that could hurt her child? Is it ignorance? I’m sure it is but combined with that ignorance I think it’s for selfish reasons, she wants to be a cool mom!

Cool Mom

How important it is for me to be a cool mom? Would I hire strippers for my son and his friends? Would I provide my son with condoms at age 15 like Kris Jenner did for her daughter Kim?  Would I provide a safe haven for my son to do drugs & alcohol like we hear on day time talk shows all for the sake of being a cool mom? I’m obviously not an expert but I know my job is to be Ozzies mami and the best one I can be. I ‘m not too worried about being that “cool mom” that allows her son get away with everything and turns the other way when he does wrong. Yes I want to be the mom that Ozzie can talk to, the one he’ll come to when he commits a mistake and the one he’ll come to when he starts thinking of engaging in sex but I’m not willing to sacrifice my authority and break my rules for the sake of being the cool mom.

My responsibility is to talk to him about the consequences of his actions and I’m probably going to talk to him about sex the night before he gets married… Ok, just kidding people. But I will address the issues such as drugs and alcohol which are definitely a NO in my book but if he needs me to pick him up at 3 in the morning because he was drinking, he will know I will. I 10 times prefer Ozzie wakes me up at 3 am than a cop knocking on my door with bad news. My job is to guide my son, teach him right from wrong. In the end I just hope that Ozzie know that I love him and that if he’s ever in a pickle he can count on me.

Did I mention Ozzie is only two? He acts like a 6 year-old so it’s never too soon to think about these things. So, how far are you willing to go to be the “cool mom”?

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Apr 22

Reuse. Recycle. Reduce. Replenish. Restore.

by The Orphaned Earring

Happy Earth Day

By Shirley Fernandez

These verbs have become a major part of our motto and foundation at The Orphaned Earring. Reusing unwanted jewelry to make beautiful new pieces, Recycling items that otherwise would end up in the trash, Reducing the amount of waste in our world, Replenishing the fashion world with bracelets that help children, Restoring the beauty of unwanted jewelry.

Our mission is to help as many children as possible; this wouldn’t be conceivable without the donations that we receive from our supporters. These recycled items and unwanted jewelry, are the foundation to our organization. Being able to help others while helping the environment simultaneously is the epitamy of what Earth Day is about, we are reusing an item that potentially would’ve ended up in the trash and was seen as useless to help change lives of children in Latin America.

Earth day is a day to sit back and look at the many positive changes and lives we can touch in the world as individuals. Something as simple as planting a tree can help families survive.  “Over the past three years, The Canopy Project, has planted over 1.5 million trees in 18 countries And in three high-poverty districts in central Uganda, we planted 350,000 trees to provide local farmers with food, fuel, fencing, and soil stability.”

When you think of Los Angeles, nature and fruit trees aren’t the first things that come to mind. But there are many organizations getting together like the Canopy project and Tree People , to help fight hunger and to help preserve our environment, “TreePeople is a Los Angeles-based non-profit whose mission is to improve the urban environment of the city by planting trees. TreePeople’s Fruit Tree Program provides low-income families, school children and community residents with a source of free fruit to help alleviate hunger, address childhood diabetes and obesity, improve nutrition, and provide shade, beauty and cleaner air now and for decades to come.”

Remember, that one person and one action can make an impacting and powerful change for the world, Rachel Carson wrote a book called, Silent Spring, which is credited in starting the Environmental Conservation movement, Wangari Maathai is the first African woman who won the Nobel Prize for being the founder of the Green Belt Movement that empowered women and helped plant trees in her native country, Kenya. We hold the key to bettering our world for ourselves and the future

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Mar 29

Memories, A Kiss and So Much Fun at #KnottsSpring!

by The Orphaned Earring
A longed for a kiss with Snoopy and finally got one!

A longed for a kiss with Snoopy and finally got one!

The memories triggered by sights, sound and smell can evoke very powerful emotions. Last week I was invited to Knott’s Berry Farm where so many wonderful memories surfaced and reminded me how important it is to have child-like fun.

As soon as I walked in, I was taken back to when my daddy took me to Knott’s Berry Farm for the first time. It was such a great experience and the only time I remember having a date alone with my dad, I could see myself in every little girl that walked holding their daddy’s hand – made me miss my daddy. I had not been to the park for several years so I felt like I was exploring and discovering a whole new park! As I explored all the new areas, I remembered wanting to kiss Snoopy as a little girl and never had the chance. I was going to make it my mission to find that dog and give him the kiss I wanted to give him since childhood.

I invited my family visiting from Nicaragua, along with 2 little cousins and my mom to come enjoy the day at Knott’s Berry Farm with me. It gave me great satisfaction to know that my little cousins where making their own memories just like I had and I get to be part of their childhood.

Needless to say we had an amazing time! There’s something for every member of the family, from wine and beer tasting, to shows, to rides, to amazing food, Knott’s is definitely the place where memories are made and the perfect spot for family reunions. The best part? I got my kiss with Snoopy!

I have a very busy life trying to juggle my job, The Orphaned Earring and a boyfriend but this trip reminded me how important it is to take time to take care of myself, to do something fun more often and to continue making memories with my family members. I also need to encourage my The Orphaned Earring team to get out and have fun because they work so hard, they too deserve some fun! All adults deserve to have fun and Knott’s should be their first stop!

Someday my cousins and family will look back at this trip and think of me, just as I thought of my daddy holding my hand while we explored the park. Thanks Knott’s Berry Farm for reminding me of happy moments in my childhood and inviting my family to your house.

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Mar 20

Technology 101 For Grandparents!

by The Orphaned Earring

by Denisse Montalvan

This strong & brave woman is mom to 9 kids, has 19 grandkids and 10 great-grandkids! She's my inspiration!

This strong & brave woman is mom to 9 kids, has 19 grand kids and 10 great-grand kids! She’s my inspiration!

I haven’t been able to stay connected with my tita (grandma) as much as I would like to due to my crazy work travel and insane hours. She’s always so happy to hear my voice and always asking me not to forget her (as if I ever could!) she just feels that I don’t call her enough. Of course after talking to her I feel terrible for not calling her more often and makes me think how lonely she must feel despite having 9 children, 19 grandchildren (most of us are adults) and 10 great grand kids. To have that much family and not being able to connect with them must be so sad.

So I thought of giving my almost 90-year-old grandma a Sprint phone with unlimited 4G LTE so that we can always stay connected. She politely declined my gift because she feels she would not know how to use those “weird gadgets.”

Many grandparents face the challenge of having to adapt to a world that rapidly changed before their eyes. And like immigrants in a strange land, they can only rely on their children or grandchildren to help them navigate a technology world that may seem overwhelming for them.

According to Do Something.com, only 53% of seniors actively engage with the internet, which leaves almost half disconnected with their loved ones and today’s technology. Many of us can’t even imagine what not having access to the cyber world feels like. Unfortunately, many grandparents don’t have the chance to connect with their loved ones, especially grandchildren, because they either don’t have the tools and gadgets or they’re intimidated by technology; leaving them with somewhat of a lonely life.

It’s time to bring our grandparents out of the stone age and into a world where they can share, be entertained, reconnect with past friends and get to see the grandchildren more often, even if it’s only virtually. There are several tools and gadgets that are “musts” for grandparents but before we review them please keep in mind that:

  • You must explain every step in detail, and be prepared to repeat it, SO BE PATIENT! Don’t get frustrated when something doesn’t stick for the first forty times. The best method of teaching is to explain something and have them explain it back to you and/or show you what they just learned. Make sure to take breaks and don’t overwhelm them with everything at once. It may seem easy to you but to them it’s like learning another language.
  • Be prepared to write it down.  Many grandparents would prefer whiting things down, yes, like using the old fashion a pen and paper! Do this at the beginning so they feel comfortable and gradually show them how they can keep notes in documents such as Word or Notepad. Slowly start sending them tips via email so they have a place where notes can live. Nevertheless, they will need these notes not only to remind them of what they learned but they can practice when you are not present.
  • Keep it useful and encourage experimentation.   There are several ways to do the same thing so don’t try to give every detail about every little thing. Stick to the basics, enough to get the task at hand done but make it relevant to them. If your grandparents love watching dogs salsa dance, show them how they can watch it on YouTube. Make sure you let them know that its ok to press buttons and tell them which ones will delete items they wish to keep.

Now that you know what to expect, here is a great guide from Grandparents Gone Wired on how you can start teaching grandparents some basic tech skills and devices:

  • Ipod – Everyone loves music! Open an iTunes account and set them up, teach them how to search for and download their favorite music. You have no idea how much they will appreciate this and be taken back by listening to what today you call “oldies.”
  • Digital camera – Show them how to download pictures and help them create folders where they can keep their pictures organized. You might also want to set up a printer and teach them how to print wireless.
  • Text messaging – Face it, younger generations prefer text messaging. By teaching grandparents how to open, read and send text messages, it will empower them and make them feel free to reach out at any time, not only between the hours of 9am-5pm.

Basic Computer Skills

  • Teach them how to log on to their computer and explain what the icons on their desktop are. Show them what button NOT to press so they don’t delete essential programs. It may help if you set their computer to auto-arrange icons so it stays organized over time.
  • Show them how to log on to the Internet and use a search engine to look up things they are interested in, such local news, news from their countries, bus and metro schedules and routes and any other interest they may have. Show them how to visit websites for information such as their medical provider of Social Security Services.
  • Create an email account for them and show them how to login and out several times. Add yourself to their contact lists and help them add family’s contact information too.
  • Teach them how to send, open, and respond to emails.

Facebook 101:

  • Create a Facebook account for them. Set up a strong password that they can remember. Show them what Facebook looks like, and how to enter the information they want to share.
  • Help them upload pictures to their timeline and explain how they can add life events (when they were born, when they got married, when they served in the army, when they had children, etc.). The timeline functions like a scrapbook and allows you to add everything!
  • Show them how to find and add friends and family members.
  • Teach your senior how their Facebook feed works so that they understand what will be displayed every time they log into the website.
  • Take them through their privacy settings so that they understand what information is being shared, and what they want to keep private./li>
  • Show them how to upload photos and create a photo album.
  • Introduce them to tagging.
  • Help them “like” pages of things that interest them, and teach them to “unlike” things.
  • Make them aware of links that look suspicious.

Skype 101:

  • Show them the ropes. Teach them how to create an account and make sure their webcam is working properly. Go through their settings to make sure they make sense.
  • Help them find their friends and family and add them to their contact list.
  • Try a test Skype call. Show them what all the different buttons do and make sure they are comfortable with the setup.
  • Don’t forget to show them how to answer an incoming call.
  • Show them how to instant message with their contacts and use the fun emoticons!

If you have older parents that need to be updated, consider asking your teenagers to help them, even if it means you add it to their chore lists. It will give them the opportunity to bond with their grandparents and at the end of this journey they might even be grateful for what they have and appreciate their grandparents more – the experience will be priceless!

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Mar 14

HELP! Mami Time vs. Baby Time – How Do I Find Balance?

by The Orphaned Earring

by Sandra Sanchez

Ozzie is the man!Lately I’ve been struggling with dividing my mommy time and finding some me time. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy every single second I have with Ozzie but I know that I also need to have some down time. So, this is the problem being a single mom I feel like every second that I have needs to -and it does- belong to Ozzie. I guess I’m trying to over compensate for the lack of well you know who.  At the same time I don’t want to make him too dependent on me. What do to? Ozzie is a relatively independent kid well as much a two year old can be. He knows that once I’m home I am all his. We play, dance, watch a little Yo Gabba Gabba and read before going to bed. I’m surprise he is giving me 5 minutes to type this up. At the same time I do see the damage I’m causing…. Ozzie feels like I am his property. He gets jealous when someone gets near. So, I guess we would both benefit from a little separation.

I want to have a night out but just agreeing to a night out a guilty feeling comes over me. I leave friends hanging… I pretty sure at this point I’ve alienated my friends. Well, if I still have some at this point. I see other single mom having time to hang out with friends, go out on date but that just seems impossible to me. How do you do it? I’m sure I’m not the only one with the same struggles.

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Mar 10

The Boost I Needed, A Single Mom Saving Money!

by The Orphaned Earring

By Sandra Sanchez (Ozzie’s Mami)

Ozzie and his Nino (godfather)

Ozzie and his Nino (godfather)

It seems know a days we can’t survive without our cell phones. But with the cost of some cell phone providers it was something I really needed to consider if it was worth keeping. Every mom would agree how much we a way to communicate especially when we’re away from our little ones. My budget could no longer afford these over $100 month bills.  Luckily a friend of mine introduced me to Boost mobile. I did a little research and compared prices. Boost had the most variety on the latest phones and the best deals on services. Not to bash Metro PCS but the phone they have look very outdated. So, this is what I got:  Unlimited EVERYTHING! I mean no counting minutes, how many messages I have sent/received and most importantly unlimited data. I’m excited because this means that when I’m on the road or shopping with Ozzie and he gets a little fuzzy I can pop on his fave Yo Gabba Gabba videos and the world is perfect again for him and I don’t have to worry about data. The best part is that I only pay $55/month that’s it! No $55 plus tax and extra fees they (phone companies) make up. And If I pay on time for the next 6 months they will reduce my payment to $50 , $45 and then $40. I love it! Compared to Metro the only unlimited service they offer is $60 a month. With Boost I will immediately save $5 and eventually $20. Music to my ears and to the hard times I face with being a single mom.

samsung-galaxy-s-ii-boostSo, it’s been about 2 weeks and I have to say best deal I’ve found in a long time. I don’t know why I didn’t change services a long time ago. I’ve also liked their Facebook page to be on top of the latest deals, phones and surprisingly I find myself watching their videos for entertainment – love their commercials!

Oh Poop!

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Mar 7

The Baby Superfood!

by The Orphaned Earring

BreastfeedingOur friends at Save the Children released a new breastfeeding report, Superfood for Babies, stating that 830,000 babies’ lives can be saved if they are breastfed within the first hour of birth. Wow, I always knew breastfeeding was essential for babies and, although it is rarely the case here in the United States, it will save countless lives in the developing world where breastfeeding means the difference between life and death.

Social Good Moms in support of Save the Children are rallying together to call on new Secretary of State John Kerry to help mothers around the world get more support around breastfeeding and lifesaving nutrition for their babies. You too can support by tweeting:

Early #breastfeeding can save 830,000 babies’ lives a year. Sign and save lives! http://bit.ly/XesMw1 #FirstHour #socialgoodmoms

Even in the U.S., among the different ethnicity, there are breastfeeding disparities and we need to fill the gaps.  According to a recent report by the CDC, “The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes breastfeeding and human milk as the “normative standards for infant feeding.” SaveTheChildrenGiven the documented health benefits, the Academy recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, followed by continued breastfeeding for at least 12 months as complementary foods are introduced.”

Despite of the AAP recommendations the rates are a far cry especially at 6 and 12 months. These are the numbers by race:

For breastfeeding initiation:

  • White women: Increased from 71.8% to 75.2%
  • African American women: Increased from 47.4% to 58.9%
  • Latinas:  Increased from 77.6% to 80.0%

For any breastfeeding at 6 months:

  • White women: Increased from 38.2% to 46.6%
  • African American women: Increased from 16.9% to 30.1%
  • Latinas:  Increased from 34.6% to 45.2%

For any breastfeeding at 12 months:

  • White women: Increased from 17.1% to 23.3%
  • African American women: Increased from 6.3% to 12.5%
  • Latinas:  Increased from 18.2% to 26.3%

Based on the research, Latinas are ahead when breastfeeding but we still need to unite and educate our community on breastfeeding and its health benefits for babies for all ethnicity!

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Mar 5

Achoo! It’s Not Just a Cold! Preventing RSV

by The Orphaned Earring

Sick KidDid you know that almost all kids are infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) at least once by the time they’re 2 years old? And that RSV infections often occur in epidemics that last from late fall through early spring? RSV usually lasts about a week, but some cases may last several weeks, it causes infection of the lungs and breathing passages and is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

The challenge with preventing RSV is that in adults it will act like a common cold, such as a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, mild headache, cough, fever, and a general feeling of being ill so there’s the risk of overseeing this virus and not giving it the special attention required. In babies and kids with diseases that affect the lungs, heart, or immune system, RSV infections can lead to other more serious illnesses.

Unfortunately RSV is highly contagious and can be spread through the tiny droplets that one exudes when coughing or sneezing. It may live on surfaces such as counter-tops, doorknobs, toys, on hands and clothing. It’s so easy to spread when a person touches something contaminated and can spread rapidly through schools and childcare centers.

If you have babies, you must be extra careful because older kids, such as their own siblings, may carry the virus home from school and pass it to them.

Preventing RSV

RSV can be easily spread by touching infected people or surfaces but by washing your hands after having any contact with someone who has cold symptoms may help spread the virus. Also, keep your school-age child with a cold away from younger siblings — particularly infants — until the symptoms pass.

Clorox Wipes

According to the Mayo Clinic, no vaccine exists for respiratory syncytial virus. But common-sense precautions can help prevent the spread of this infection:

  • Wash your hands frequently. Do so particularly before touching your baby, and teach your children the importance of hand-washing.
  • Avoid exposure. Limit your infant’s contact with people who have fevers or colds. This is especially important in premature babies and all infants in the first 2 months of life.
  • Keep things clean. Make sure countertops are clean in the kitchen and bathrooms, especially when someone in your family has a cold. Discard used tissues right away.
  • Don’t share drinking glasses with others. Use your own glass or disposable cups when you or someone else is sick. Label each person’s cup.
  • Don’t smoke. Infants who are exposed to tobacco smoke have a higher risk of contracting RSV and potentially more severe symptoms. If you do smoke, never do so inside the house or car.
  • Wash toys regularly. Do this especially when your child or a playmate is sick.

Help prevent RSV by sharing this information with anyone with small children, busy moms and anyone working at schools. Here are other ways you can help prevent RSV:

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  • If you take your children to a daycare, offer cleaning the toys in the class. If one mom in each class did this weekly, we could prevent the virus from hitching a ride back to your house.
  • Donate cleaning supplies to teachers to use in their classrooms. My must have at home and in the office are the Clorox disinfecting wipes, they contain no bleach, come in different scents and very practical. You can find them in large canisters, medium tubes and even pocket size.
  • If your child has been diagnosed with RSV, please inform teachers immediately.
  • Talk to other parents and together collect money to buy new crayons for the class. Get rid of the all the crayons in the class and replace with the new ones.
  • Teach your kids at home to cover their mouth with the inner part of their elbow when sneezing or coughing and always have tissues handy. I recommend (and actually cannot live without) Kleenex Cool Touch, they are nephew approved too!

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I gladly participated in a campaign for Latina Bloggers Connect in support of RSV prevention, all my opinions are my own.

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