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fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

Babies Are Kinda Gross, Here Are 17 Problem-Solving Products To Help With *That*

The Frida Baby Cradle Cap System effectively removes cradle cap from a baby's scalp.
fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

Baby Boy Born at 21 Weeks Has Set Guinness Record for Prematurity

"I'm really, really, really enjoying my time with Nash and just not taking a single moment for granted. Celebrating him and watching him grow has been the greatest joy of my life, honestly."
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Most U.S. Babies Are Missing These Essential Gut Bacteria. Here's What That Means for Their Health

The landmark study revealed that more than 75 percent of the babies were deficient in crucial gut bacteria vital for a healthy microbiome.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

They're skin and bones': doctors in Gaza warn babies at risk of death from lack of formula

Dr Ahmad al-Farra, the head of pediatrics at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, stated, 'I can't begin to describe how bad things are. Right now, we have enough formula for about one week.' He emphasized the critical shortages of not just infant formula but specialized formula for premature babies. He noted that many infants are without any access to milk, marking the situation as catastrophic.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Merck's RSV shot for infants gets key approval despite RFK Jr.'s panel shakeup

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommends the RSV vaccine for infants despite past skepticism towards vaccines.
NYC parents
fromFortune
1 month ago

RFK Jr. and his new vaccine committee are obsessing over thimerosal, a preservative antivaxxers have falsely tied to autism despite zero evidence of causation

The U.S. vaccine advisory committee recommends new measures, including a vaccine for pregnant women and a new antibody to protect infants from RSV.
#rsv
fromWIRED
10 months ago
Health

RSV Can Be a Killer. New Tools Are Identifying the Most At-Risk Kids

RSV unpredictability complicates identification of at-risk children, as healthy-looking infants can face severe complications, prompting research into predictive algorithms.
Health
fromWIRED
10 months ago

RSV Can Be a Killer. New Tools Are Identifying the Most At-Risk Kids

RSV unpredictability complicates identification of at-risk children, as healthy-looking infants can face severe complications, prompting research into predictive algorithms.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Ontario baby's death raises questions about how measles effects pregnancy | CBC News

Measles can be transmitted during pregnancy, indicating the necessity for vaccination among expectant parents.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Should babies get a 'bonus dose' of the measles vaccine? Doctors say it depends

Parents are increasingly concerned about measles outbreaks and are seeking early vaccines for infants despite guidelines favoring delayed administration.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Should babies get a 'bonus dose' of the measles vaccine? Doctors say it depends

Parents are increasingly concerned about measles outbreaks and are seeking early vaccines for infants despite guidelines favoring delayed administration.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

Good bacteria in newborns may significantly reduce the risk of lung infections.
Research shows that specific microbes can influence children's health outcomes.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Eating this high-fat millennial favorite while pregnant lowers your baby's chance of developing food allergies

Avocado consumption in pregnancy may reduce the risk of food allergies in infants.
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Recent death of baby at Portiuncula Hospital leads to new external review into maternity and baby care

There are currently 10 reviews ongoing into the maternity care provided at the hospital following serious incidents involving infants and stillbirths.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

New mom in your life? This was one my best purchases as a new parent - and it's $65 off

Sleep-tracking devices like the Dream Sock enhance parental peace of mind by monitoring infants' health metrics while they sleep.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

18 Products To Help Deal With Even The Grossest Parenting Problems

The Windi gas reliever provides rapid relief for babies suffering from gas pain and constipation.
Highly effective stain remover helps eliminate stubborn baby poop stains and other tough marks from clothing.
Public health
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

US measles outlook is so bad health experts call for updating vaccine guidance

Health experts recommend an early MMR vaccine dose for infants traveling domestically to areas with low population immunity.
fromBaby Domain
5 months ago

12 Surprising But Normal Things Newborns Do | Baby Domain

Newborns can breathe erratically, with normal pauses of up to 10 seconds, a sign of their developing respiratory system and should be monitored, not panicked over.
Digital life
fromCbsnews
7 months ago

Another infant dies in listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products

A second infant has died in a listeria outbreak linked to recalled Yu Shang Food products, affecting multiple states.
The outbreak has resulted in 19 confirmed cases with 17 hospitalizations, according to CDC.
fromNature
7 months ago

Microbiome interventions for children raise the ethical stakes

Probiotic use has surged in baby formulas, but safety concerns regarding their use in infants have emerged after a tragic incident.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Action needed after baby feed deaths, says coroner

Coroner warns of potential future infant deaths without legal action following contaminated feed incidents in hospitals.
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

'Keep baby close enough to kiss' - HSE issues advice to parents using slings

The tragic death of a baby highlights the need for better public awareness about the safe use of baby slings to prevent SIDS.
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