Cutting a tooth does not always go hand in hand with discomfort and sleepless nights. Many parents scarcely notice their child is teething until they spot a tiny pearl poking through their baby’s red gum. But some babies provide plenty of warning that teeth are on the way. Common symptoms in the weeks before teeth sprout include excessive crankiness, frequent crying, a change in appetite, lots of drooling, gnawing, and even ear pulling. Swelling in the gums is the source of the pain. You can alleviate your baby’s discomfort by providing something to chomp on, such as chilled washcloth, cold teething toys, or rings filled with water. Distraction can also work. Give your baby a little extra one-on-one playtime, and lots of cuddling.

A CPO stands for certified pre-owned vehicle.  a CPO designation promises,that a used vehicle has a virtuous past, that including proper maintenance and an absence of significant problems. It also provide a warranty with will insure against problems in the vehicle future.

Buy the latest model hybrid you can afford. Hybrid technology has improved immensely since the vehicle came to market nearly two decades ago.

A low-cost hybrid with little or no warranty left might be a good buy even after factoring in the cost of a new or reconditioned battery pack. For example, a Prius pack reconditioned can cost about 40 percent less then a new pack and has three year/100,000-mile warranty

When looking at older hybrids vehicles, research battery-pack replacement cost, They will vary widely among automakers. For example, a replacement pack for a Prius is about $2700.00 plus labor,  depending upon model year. At the high end Ford Excape Hybrid packs cost about $9700.00

A pacifier can be very soothing to a teething baby. But sucking on a pacifier past age of three can make a bad overbite or cross bite worse. Also, some experts think that children with speech impediments (like lisps) should avoid pacifiers altogether since they may aggravate the situation. To figure out what is best for your child, talk with your baby dentist.

A London truck driver was sentenced to eight months in prison and had his license suspended this week after causing a massive accident on a North London highway while staring at his phone.

According to Metro, Razvan Rusu injured two drivers and caused a huge pileup in March of 2015 when he plowed into slow-moving traffic on the M1 in Edgware, London. Dashcam footage from Rusu’s cab, which was released this week, shows him staring at his phone for more than a mile instead of watching the road ahead.

Toyota issued a stop-sale order on the Prius over potentially faulty parking brake cables. NHTSA has ordered a recall for model years 2016 and 2017 Toyota Prius vehicles produced from August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. It affects a potential 91,585 vehicles, including about 19,500 new cars still in dealer inventory.

Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed the 11th death due to a faulty Takata airbag today. A 50-year-old California woman died from injuries sustained after the recalled airbag inflator in her 2001 Honda Civic ruptured in a crash

The Basics: Nissan has recalled approximately 134,000 2016-2017 Maxima sedans, 2015-2017 Murano crossovers, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrids due to the potential of a fire. Only models equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control are affected by this recall.

The Problem: Apparently, the Intelligent Cruise Control features an anti-lock brake actuator pump that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board. If that happens, it could result in an underhood fire.

A St. Louis man lucked out last week when a pair of carjackers abandoned his Nissan Altima because it had a manual transmission.  The carjackers apparently left French’s car behind and took off without stealing anything. French told KMOV he believes that they did so because his car has a manual transmission and the gunman, who St. Louis Police say was in his late teens or early-20s, couldn’t drive one. Thankfully, French wasn’t hurt and his Nissan is still safely in his possession.

Did you know that if you let your policy lapse, you may have to pay more in the long run? Why? That is because, many insurance companies view drivers who are licensed but do not have auto insurance as risky or irresponsible. Do to that, if you let your policy lapse, you may probably have to pay more when you go to buy auto insurance. To avoid this, if you do not want to pay for auto insurance or are planning to let your policy expire because you want to switch auto insurance companies, make sure to purchase auto insurance before your current policy is cancelled.

Honda is recalling about 350,000 2016 Civic coupes and sedans with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder and the turbocharged 1.5-liter four cylinder.

The Problem: The car’s stability control software currently prevents drivers from setting the electronic parking brake immediately after switching off the ignition. If the driver attempts to do this, the brake may not engage, and a brake light may flash on the instrument panel for 15 seconds. If the car’s brake isn’t properly set, and the car isn’t in a parking gear, the car could roll away, potentially injuring someone or damaging the car.

Auto insurance is a highly competitive business and one of the most effective ways to reduce insurance costs is simply to shop it out. When shopping for auto insurance you should look for an insurance company that will provide a good price along with excellent service.

However, prices for the same policy (same coverage’s) from the same company, are set by law. They are approved by the state and can not be changed by an agent, so you can not get a better price for the same policy simply by going to a different agent or trying to negotiate the price. The best plan is to decide what coverages and options you need and comparison shop so can get the best price for your auto insurance needs.

Invisalign – May Not Be Appropriate For Certain Cases

Invisalign may not be appropriate for certain cases of misalignment or complex bit problems. If Invisalign is not appropriate, traditional orthodontics can still be used for such conditions as: Crowding and spacing fret then five millimeters. Invisalign is currently approved for adults and teenagers with completely erupted permanent teeth who can faithfully follow the directions for treatment.

How long they have to wear the aligners each day, what they can and cannot eat and drink, seeing their dentist for follow up appointments. Invisalign may also be a alternative for certain simple malocclusions (bit irregularities). Invisalign braces are great because they are hardly noticeable when you wear them, and they are removable. Clear braces can give you that beautiful smile by straightening your teeth without anyone knowing.