Baby Health

The government is ramping up baby formula safety testing and supply

Operation Stork Speed is a new initiative aimed at making infant formula safer, more transparent, and more accessible.

Check your baby high chair—this recalled model poses a major safety risk

4,400 Babyjoy high chairs are now being recalled due to serious entrapment and suffocation hazards.

Gerber recalls Sooth N Chew Teething Sticks over choking risk—what parents need to know

The FDA is working with Gerber on this recall.

Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

14 key things parents should know about RSV in 2025: Symptoms, treatment & prevention

We're still in the early stages of RSV season, but doctors are already worried about a rise in cases.

Yellowjackets actress shares the emotional journey of preparing for her baby’s cleft lip surgery

Hanratty is helping to destigmatize one of the most common congenital conditions.

Baby skin care questions answered by a pediatric dermatologist: Eczema, acne, & more

Eczema, acne, breakouts—oh my!

 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.

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.

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).

How cold is *too* cold for a baby to go outside?

We have the answer, mama.

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.” 

10 essential rules for visiting a newborn during this holiday season

6. Don't kiss the baby.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.