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Hair Care for Braids

Having your hair braided is time consuming and can be expensive, but does allow you an easy-care, low-maintenance style while the braids are in place. Braids can be natural or created from hair extensions, and may look quite casual or formal, depending on the style you choose. The right care for your braids will help them last and look their best.

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How to Prepare Your Hair for Braids

Hair braiding is a tradition that dates back to approximately 500 B.C. From simple plaits to intricate, cornrow patterns, braiding has not lost its edge. Once in place, braids will last up to six weeks with little maintenance. While careful attention to sleep habits and cleansing is a must when wearing braids, it is a small price to pay for no-fuss styling in the morning. If you are considering braids, preparing your hair before you head to the salon will save you time and money.

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Safe Sleeping Medications for Children

For some children, despite their parents’ best efforts, sleep doesn’t come easily. If your child’s attempt to fall into a restful slumber results in a struggle each night, he may suffer from a sleep disorder. While the FDA does not recommend any sleeping medications for children, some doctors opt to use sleep-aid medicine in an “off-label” fashion. When a doctor uses a drug “off-label,” he is using the drug in a way that it wasn’t originally intended. These “off-label” sleep aids likely pose little risk to your child and, with a doctor’s guidance, may prove to be the answer to his struggles.

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Is It Safe to Take Sleeping Pills While Pregnant?

Until further study, pregnant women are generally not recommended to take sleeping pills. Your doctor will likely only prescribe sleeping medications that have been tested on pregnant women and are proven safe, or if the health benefits outweigh any risk. If you are pregnant and experiencing insomnia or having trouble sleeping, always talk to your doctor before using any type of sleep aid to make sure it will not affect your baby.