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A newborn's vision isn't as developed as an older child's, although significant progress is made during the initial months of life, the American Optometric Association says. More...
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Areas of the United States with high unemployment and few mental health services have higher rates of newborns who were exposed to opioids in the womb, a new study finds. More...
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Talking with your baby helps the child's language development, the Nemours Foundation says. More...
Getting kids to try new foods can become a daily showdown. One promising approach: expose babies early on to varied tastes and textures. More...
We know that early learning can set up a child for success. A study done by researchers at Penn State University found out just how early that learning should start -- by age 2. More...
A program that maps out the genes of newborns has allowed researchers to identify risks for some inherited childhood conditions, many of which can be prevented. More...
Teething jewelry products, such as necklaces, pose significant safety risks and have been tied to at least one baby's death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. More...
When it comes to toys, the simpler the better, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. More...
Infants born addicted to opioids may be more likely to have smaller heads that might hinder their development, new research suggests. More...
Ultrasounds and MRIs during pregnancy and after birth can detect most Zika-related brain abnormalities in infants, researchers report. More...
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If you're shopping for toys this holiday season, make sure some simple, old-fashioned items are on your list, pediatricians say. More...
Infant ear infections can be a source of frustration for parents and babies alike. But there are steps to lessen them and, when they do occur, "less is more" is a better way to treat them. More...
Sucking your baby's pacifier to clean it may help protect your child against allergies, new research suggests. More...
Milk allergy affects more than half of American infants who have food allergies in their first year of life, a new study finds. More...
Breast milk and infant formula both encourage the growth of similar types of bacteria in a baby's digestive system, but the bacteria from the two forms of food work differently, researchers report. More...
If your 6-month-old still wakes up at 2 a.m., a new study suggests you don't lose any additional sleep worrying about it. More...
Temper tantrums are a way of getting attention and expressing displeasure among younger kids who can't express their needs or control their emotions, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. More...
There are wide variations between states when it comes to child restraint rules for ride-share services such as Lyft and Uber, researchers report. More...
Babies laugh just like monkeys, researchers report. More...
It is common and perfectly natural for a young child to feel some separation anxiety when a guardian isn't nearby, Harvard Medical School experts say. More...
A newborn can bring a sense of fulfillment to your life … and an equal amount of stress over everything from baby's health to your own parenting skills. More...
But new research finds that falls from beds and sofas pose a greater risk to children than many parents believe. More...
Babies who are prescribed antibiotics before they're 2 years old may be more likely to become obese children, new research suggests. More...
Paid leave for new mothers may increase breastfeeding rates, but mainly among women with higher incomes, a new study contends. More...
Cardboard baby boxes are gaining fans, but are they as safe as cribs and bassinets? More...
The number of newborns suffering from syphilis has nearly tripled in recent years, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday. More...
Breast milk from the bottle may not have as many benefits for a baby's weight as feeding straight from the breast, a new study suggests. More...
Infants who are born with heart defects are four times more likely to die in the hospital if they also have sleep apnea, new research indicates. More...
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Kids should ride in rear-facing car safety seats until they reach the highest height and weight their seat can hold, a leading pediatricians' group now says. More...
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Efforts to prevent childhood obesity probably should begin at birth to have any hope of success, according to new results from a pair of clinical trials. More...
New mothers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home stop breast-feeding sooner than those in smoke-free households, researchers report. More...
Homelessness in infancy poses long-term harms, including greater risk for poor health and development later in childhood, a new study finds. More...
Anyone -- especially a young child -- can drown in only a few inches of water. More...
You know that wearing seat belts and putting kids in appropriate car seats can save lives, but are you doing all you can to make your car a safe environment for little ones? More...
A severe allergic reaction to food is much less serious in infants than in toddlers and older children, a new study concludes. More...