The old wives’ tales about what an expecting mother should or should not eat are enough to make anyone’s head spin. From soft cheese to canned tuna to caffeine, there is no shortage of advice and opinions on what can and cannot harm fetal development. The latest addition to the hotly debated food topic is can cinnamon cause a miscarriage.

With its spicy-sweet flavor and delicious aroma, this wintery staple is at the center of baking recipes and festive treats. Some people also stir it into their drinks for an added flavor boost. But is it safe for expecting mothers to consume cinnamon? Let’s learn more about it.

How Much Cinnamon is Safe During Pregnancy?

When it comes to food safety during pregnancy, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. What is moderate for one person may be too much for another. So, it’s always best to consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet.

The good news is that there aren’t any speculations suggesting that pregnant women should completely avoid cinnamon. So, they can eat dishes and snacks that include small quantities of cinnamon. But they should be mindful of the amount. Generally, between 1 and 6 grams of cinnamon per day is considered a safe amount of cinnamon.

What to Do If You Have Ingested a Lot of Cinnamon?
It’s important to be aware of the fact that high amounts of cinnamon can be harmful. Though generally considered safe, if you’ve consumed excessive cinnamon, contact your doctor immediately. Depending on the quantity consumed and symptoms, they can provide you with the right advice.

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Baby powder and talcum powder has a variety of uses for moisture wicking. While most people use the powder to absorb moisture inside shoes, on feet or to prevent chafing of skin that rubs together, one of the most common uses was for diapering babies to prevent diaper rash. You may have some baby powder inside your cabinet and wonder, does baby powder expire? 

There are many uses for baby powder. In my family we use it often in shoes to keep them from smelling and also take it to the beach to sprinkle some on legs and feet after a fun day to get the sand to easily brush off the sand before getting in the car.

Does Baby Powder Expire?

Wanting to understand the effectiveness of powder and how long it actually lasts, we contacted Johnson & Johnson to inquire about their baby powder. Their customer service department is very helpful and shares with us that baby powder does not have an expiration date.

Johnson & Johnson suggested that the powder can be saved for up to 36 months and still retain its effectiveness if it is stored at room temperature. That is great news for those who like shop sales or use coupons to stock up on powder.

You can look on the back or bottom of the bottle to find the manufacture date (there is not a printed expiration date) and this will help you decide if it has been less than 3 years. The marking will say LOT, followed by four numbers and then a letter (like LOT 0918L). The manufacture date is the fourth number. (So Lot 0918L was made in 2018, and is good for use until 2021.) If you have any confusion feel free to give Johnson & Johnson a call and they will help. 

If you do find a brand of baby powder that has an expiration date and chose to use expired baby powder please watch for minor skin irritation.

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One of the developmental milestones I wondered when my babies were little was when do babies know their name? Your little baby is growing so fast and has so many things to experience in this world. The first few months with your newborn seems like a never ending cycle of feeding, changing and sleeping but sometimes you don’t realize they are actually learning non-stop. 

The rate of their learning and growing is so fast we sometimes miss major milestones or get nervous about when our babies should meet new ones. Some of the most important are based on communicating with each other. We crave connection with our babies and they love connecting with us.

One of the most fun moments is when we realize our baby recognize their name. 

At What Age do Babies Start Recognizing their Name?

The normal age that babies start recognizing their name is between 4 – 9 months. Usually it is 6-7 months but a little before or after is still considered normal. But definitely in the first year of life you should see recognition of their own name.

How to help your baby to know their name?

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