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Orajel recall

Recall alert: Orajel teething swabs pulled from shelves over potential fungal contamination

This isn’t a reason to panic—but it is a moment to pause and take action.

Updated Jun. 13, 2025
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
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
Flu and pregnancy - How your pregnant body develops a natural flu defence. A woman holding her pregnant belly.

Pregnancy’s hidden superpower: scientists discover natural flu defense that protects moms and babies

A study from McGill University shows that pregnancy might activate a natural flu defense in your body—keeping you and your baby safer. 

Updated Dec. 03, 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
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

Managing your child’s eczema? A psychodermatologist explains the important link between skin and stress

Teaching your child to reduce stress can set them up for a lifetime of healthier skincare habits.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How To Keep Baby Safe in the Summer

8 tips to avoid overheating, bug bites and other summer-related ailments.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

What Went Wrong With My Baby Nurse

And 5 tips to choose the right baby nurse for your family.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Is My Baby OK?

Spotting childhood development issues early.

Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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