Safe sleep rules can be confusing (especially when you’re exhausted). Check this list to make sure you’re avoiding these common baby sleep mistakes. Newborn sleep: It’s one of the three main things you think about when you have a baby. (There’s sleep, there’s feedings, and there’s basic hygiene, as in, “How many days ago did I
Month: July 2022
A protein called Zbtb46, expressed by specialized immune cells, has a major role in protecting the gastrointestinal tract from excessive inflammation, according to a study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The finding, which appears July 13 in Nature, is a significant advance in the understanding of how the gut maintains health and regulates inflammation,
Adding erythropoietin to cooling therapy for term newborns with birth asphyxia has no benefit over cooling therapy alone, a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. The findings contrast with results from small trials in which erythropoietin appeared safe and effective, noted Dr. Sandra “Sunny” Juul, senior author of the study. The
Organic! Homemade! Unprocessed! We as moms are inundated every day with messages of what we should be feeding our kids. But when it comes to a baby’s first foods, what’s really important? Do we need to be spending hours in the kitchen, or is something out of the jar just as healthy? Like us on
In a qualitative, interview-based study of Emergency Department leaders, researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus found most were motivated to provide high-quality pediatric sepsis care but disagreed on how best to do it. Pediatric sepsis is a time sensitive emergency, and a leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. Preventing sepsis deaths
Jesica Rysynski’s toddler was having constant tantrums. Even joyous events like Christmas celebrations and birthday parties could enrage her daughter Amalia. “Amalia would get angry—very, very, very angry,” says the mom from Peterborough, Ont. “I thought she was spirited or quick-tempered until I realized that she’s not angry; something is upsetting her.” At parties, Amalia
Are you facing challenges trying to design a fun and functional space for your child’s bedroom? Do you need to make the most out of a very small area? Is there an ideal way for parents to set up their kid’s bedrooms? If you’re looking for answers to any of these questions, we have a
It’s time to rally! Our kids are sending good vibes to the St. Louis Blues – and a message to the Boston Bruins!
Kids’ clothes have traditionally fallen into gendered buckets, with pink things and tutus in the girl’s section and blue pieces with trucks and dinosaurs in the boy’s section. But now that we’ve stopped thinking of gender as binary, it’s about time the clothes followed suit. Thankfully, not only are popular retailers creating unisex collections, but
Children who were born preterm are at heightened risk of lower academic achievement in math, reading and other skills and are also at greater risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But a new study suggests that an intervention in the first weeks and months of a preterm infant’s life may lead to better neurodevelopmental outcomes in
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Drama, romance, unattainably beautiful backdrops—these series are perfect summer watches. Summer is here, and there’s no shortage of shows that are perfect for those lazy days where you just want to unwind. From returning romance-filled favourites to hilarious new series, these shows will keep you busy all season long—or for as long as it takes
The list of baby products you need when welcoming a new baby is endless. We all know the traditional items that babies and parents need but we made this baby products list by thinking outside the box for those unique items that not only make infanthood easier but also provide convenience for moms and dads.
Games for road trips are a time-honored tradition to pass the time and keep the kids entertained while driving across the country. But if your family is like mine then if you want to play a game that means a full-on competition. The drive to win is strong in our car as we cruise across