Million Moms Challenge: Favorite Tip to Raising a Healthy Baby

What a pleasure it has been to be a part of the Million Moms Challenge! Today’s question? What’s your favorite tip for raising a healthy baby? Remember, we are very close to reaching our goal! Johnson & Johnson will donate $100k to the MMC fund benefiting moms and babies once the campaign reaches 100k sign up (currently at 50k).  All we need is a Facebook like and we’re there! Remember too, for taking part you have a chance to win a Million Moms Gift pack which includes an iPad2, a custom-made Million Moms Challenge pendant and a $50 donation in your name to Global Giving.

So with that said, now to the question. Your favorite tip for raising a healthy baby? For me, that’s simple… lots of love and encouragement.  One thing I’ve found with both of my children is that they need to know they are wanted, that they are important in our lives.  I never miss one single day without telling my children how much they are loved and appreciated.

I can see how this has helped my son grow as a teenager and be o.k. with saying “I love you” to people important to him.  I’m watching my daughter starting to express her love openly.  I think it is because my husband and I have showered them with love and tell them constantly how much they mean to us.  Regardless of illness, struggles and just the day to day struggles of life, I firmly believe that if we know we have people connected to us, that we can endure anything that is thrown our way, either physically or mentally.  I believe it is the way we are wired.

So my best advice, share and show your love.  Let those important to you, especially your children know how important they are in your life.  I think it goes a long way in keeping your child mentally and physically healthy.

Children’s health is at the top of every mother’s mind. What’s your favorite tip for raising a healthy baby? By replying, you will be entered to win an exclusive Million Moms Challenge Gift Pack, which includes an iPad2, a custom-made Million Moms Challenge pendant and a $50 donation in your name to Global Giving.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Million Moms Challenge. The opinions and text are all mine. Contest runs November 14 to December 18, 2011. A random winner will be announced by December 20, 2011.

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