15
Jan
Are There Heavy Metals in Baby Food?
There has been a new investigation that has found certain leading baby foods contain high levels of heavy metals. In fact, some manufacturers have reported that their food packs have well above the acceptable levels of up to 9 ppb. It is no wonder new parents are concerned and co...
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15
Jan
Can Baby Food Lead to Issues with Brain Development?
Brain development is the most sensitive when it comes to baby nutrition between mid-gestation and two years old. If a child is malnourished and truly deprived of adequate calories and protein in their diet, during this time period they will not grow physically or mentally. Babies...
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15
Jan
6 Philadelphia Hotel Swimming Pool Safety Tips
It is alarming to hear that a large number of children die each year from drowning in pools. For families that head out to hotels within the Philadelphia area, it is crucial to review pool safety tips to keep everyone safe in the water. There are many organizations like the Natio...
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15
Jan
What Are the Symptoms of NEC?
The disease that has affected many babies across the world is called Necrotizing Enterocolitis. NEC is a serious disease that attacks the intestines of premature babies. It can happen within the first 2 weeks of a baby’s life who are fed formula instead of breast milk. Bacteria i...
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15
Jan
Why Are Lawsuits Being Filed Over Baby Formula Causing NEC?
Children who are born prematurely oftentimes need extra care and nutrition to support their proper growth and development. This offsets their initial low birth weight. There are plenty of instances where a medical professional will suggest parents to give their children formula d...
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15
Jan
What Are the Lasting Health Risks After NEC Diagnosis?
NEC, otherwise known as Necrotizing enterocolitis is a health condition in which the intestines become infected and start to decompose. NEC usually only really affects infants or pre-mature babies, although there have been known cases of term babies developing the disease. It is ...
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15
Jan
The Link Between Baby Formula & NEC Risks For Preemies
Across the country, there are many legal cases involving baby formula and infants who have been seriously affected by NEC after being given cow’s milk-based baby formula. The manufacturers of Enfamil and Similac formulas are targeted because of their failure to warn parents of th...
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15
Jan
Newborn’s Death From NEC Leads to Lawsuit
In the days after a premature newborn was fed Similac, the parents are filing a wrongful death lawsuit. The parents alleged that the baby formula caused necrotizing enterocolitis. NEC is a very serious intestinal disease that can result in the death of premature infant death. Bot...
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15
Jan
How to Know if You Qualify for an NEC Lawsuit
If your premature infant developed a gastrointestinal illness, known more commonly as NEC, or necrotizing enterocolitis you may be entitled to compensation. This condition occurs after a baby is given Similac or another bovine milk-based baby formula. The Philadelphia NEC attorne...
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15
Jan
How to File a Toxic Baby Heavy Metal Food Lawsuit
When presented with a situation that involves your baby’s health what would you do? How would you handle it? There have been known cases in which babies were diagnosed with an illness because of the food they ate contained heavy metal poisoning. As a parent, you may want to take ...
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15
Jan
How to Prepare for Your NEC Baby Formula Consultation
Any parent who is considering filing a NEC baby formula claim is able to request a free consultation with Kwartler Manus. With this consultation, you are in no way obligated to move forward or have the attorney represent your case. On the other hand, though, the discussion with a...
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15
Jan
Frequently Asked Questions About NEC
If your baby was born prematurely, weighing less than or equal to 2-3 pounds you need to be extra cautious with feeding. Should you notice that your baby is or has developed NEC while using a baby formula like Similac or Enfamil, you could very well be eligible for compensation...
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