Risky or Not?

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Image description: Actual baby and pumpkin from Facebook.

1000. Baby-Stuffed Pumpkin

October 30, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from placing a baby in a pumpkin.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

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1000. Baby-Stuffed Pumpkin
Risky or Not
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October 30, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Pumpkin, Cross-contamination, Salmonella, Infant

ChatGPT image description: A father sits at a kitchen table eating a deli meat sandwich while his smiling infant son reaches over and pulls a slice of meat from it. The candid family moment captures curiosity, playfulness, and shared mealtime interaction in a warm, homey setting.

948. Feeding Lunchmeat to a Baby

July 01, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from feeding lunchmeat to a baby.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

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948. Feeding Lunchmeat to a Baby
Risky or Not
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July 01, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Lunchmeat, Listeria, Infant, Immune system

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