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Baby Health

Worried about baby’s health? You’re not alone. Get the answers you need about everything from colic to common illnesses.

A parent teaching children to wash hands as a precaution against H5 bird flu during an outbreak.

 H5 bird flu outbreak: How to protect your family and stay safe

Let’s explore what H5 bird flu is, key safety practices, and how you can protect your loved ones.

Updated Mar. 20, 2025
Baby eating formula

FDA sets new limits on lead in baby food—what parents need to know

This new update aims to reduce lead exposure in young children.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025
Babywearing

How to safely babywear in winter: A new mom’s guide to staying warm

How to do it and what to wear (besides baby, of course).

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
Norovirus and pregnancy: A pregnant women who is unwell

Norovirus and pregnancy: What you need to know to protect yourself and your baby

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu.” 

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
A little girl folding a blanket

Neuroscience says: Letting your child try and fail Is the key to effective parenting

New research has uncovered a simple mindset shift that could change everything: seeing everyday tasks as learning opportunities for your child.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024
Pregnancy exercises

PSA: Exercising while pregnant may cut your child’s asthma risk by half

Researchers found that moms who exercised at least three times a week during pregnancy reduced their child’s risk of developing asthma in half.

Updated Dec. 04, 2024
Congested baby

How to help your congested baby breathe (and sleep) easier this winter

Baby congestion is a common issue during the winter months and can be triggered by several factors.

Updated Dec. 02, 2024

New study explores link between fish consumption in pregnancy and autism—here’s what experts say

Researchers observed that moms who consumed fish during pregnancy were more likely to report developmental outcomes associated with fewer autism-related traits in their children.

Updated Nov. 23, 2024
Mom holding her premie baby

The preemie crisis in America: Why the US keeps failing its most vulnerable babies

The NICU became our new reality, but the most haunting moment came when I returned home without her—staring at an empty car seat that should have cradled my baby.

Updated Nov. 20, 2024
A pregnant woman wearing a mask cradling her belly

New study reveals what parents need to know about the link between air pollution and autism

The findings highlight how prenatal exposure to the chemicals found in car emissions may affect fetal brain development.

Updated Nov. 19, 2024
new study on cutting sugar during pregnancy and first two years of babys life

New study: Cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days could shape your baby’s health for life

New research shows just how powerful nutrition during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through age two—can be in shaping lifelong health. 

Updated Nov. 04, 2024
marijuana use during pregnancy

New study finds about 1 in 20 women use marijuana during pregnancy

As cannabis becomes more widely accepted across the U.S., conversations about its…

Updated Nov. 04, 2024
4 bottles of baby powder in a row

Recall alert 🚨 Dynacare Baby powder recalled due to asbestos concerns

Dynarex Corporation has expanded its recall of Dynacare Baby Powder (14 oz. and 4 oz. varieties) due to potential asbestos contamination, which was discovered through an FDA sampling program.

Updated Oct. 30, 2024
mom holding baby who is holding a Babylife Organics baby food pouch

This new baby food company lets you check each package for heavy metals

Babylife Organics is adding a whole new level of transparency when it comes to heavy metal testing.

Updated Oct. 01, 2024
Mom pumping breastmilk

Study shows semaglutide use while breastfeeding is ‘unlikely to pose significant risks’

The drug is currently not advised for use when nursing, but that could change in time.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024
baby in doctor's office - universal screening test for cmv

Why is there no universal screening test for CMV?

91% of parents aren’t aware of the virus, which, when contracted during pregnancy, is a leading cause of birth defects. Here's one family's story.

Updated Aug. 14, 2024
TikTok nurse talks about family kissing newborns

Nurse reminds people why you shouldn’t kiss a newborn baby: ‘Put those lethal lips away’

She’s reminding people to “put those lethal lips away” when meeting a newborn baby.

Updated Aug. 14, 2024
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