infants
U.S. lawmakers urge banning weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns
Weighted infant sleepwear companies say their products are safe and help babies sleep, but some medical experts, safe-sleep advocates and government regulators warn the garments could be dangerous.
Bringing up a baby can be a tough and lonely job. Here's a solution: alloparents
"Allo" is Greek for "other." Alloparents are helpful relatives and neighbors. In a study from Congo, babies had 8 alloparents on average. Perhaps the self-reliant nuclear family is a societal misstep.
Police find the remains of 4 infants inside a Boston apartment
Police say they discovered "what appeared to be a human fetus or infant" and additional remains at an apartment in South Boston. An autopsy has revealed four infants: two female and two male.
Even babies and toddlers know that swapping saliva is a sure sign of love
For infants, toddlers, and children, one sign of an especially close relationship is if two people do something that involves exchanging saliva, like taking bites from the same piece of food.
After Lawmaker Gives Birth, Senate Changes Rules To Allow Infants In For Votes
Children under 1 year can now join lawmakers on the Senate floor. The change follows Illinois Democrat Tammy Duckworth becoming the first sitting senator to give birth.
Fetuses Respond To Face-Like Patterns, Study Suggests
Fetuses in the third trimester responded more often to patterns that resembled faces than patterns that did not. The findings don't mean fetuses can recognize their parents' faces before they're born.
Babies Sleep Better In Their Own Rooms After 4 Months, Study Finds
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep in their parents' room for at least six months. But some experts say scientific evidence does not back up the guidelines.
Nursery Products To Blame For Rise In Infant Injuries, Study Finds
The number of children injured by strollers, cribs, carriers and other nursery products is on the rise. Researchers say both parents and manufacturers can do things to limit injuries.
Child Care Scarcity Has Very Real Consequences For Working Families
In much of the U.S., demand for licensed infant care outstrips supply. Parents face lengthy waitlists, hefty waitlist fees, and few good options when returning to work after the birth of a baby.