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28 Sep 2024

Kids Exclusively Fed Breast Milk At Birth Less Likely To Develop Asthma: Study

A new study indicates that infants exclusively fed breast milk during their hospital stay are 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, emphasizing the importance of early breastfeeding practices.

20 Apr 2024

Worried About Cerelac Containing Unhealthy Sugar In India? Here’s Easy Recipe

As per the recent report by Public Eye, Nestle Company has been alleged to add 2.7g of sugar per serving to Cerelac This is only present for cereals sold in India while the company refrains from such practices in other countries such as Germany, Switzerland, France & UK High sugar in baby products raises serious concerns about the potential implications for the health and safety of children

26 May 2023

Can Mother’s Vegan Diet Affect The Newborn’s Growth? Here’s What Study Says

The study suggests that a vegan diet in lactating mothers is not a risk for the development of a vitamin B2 or carnitine deficiency in breastfed infants.

Marijuana effect

28 Aug 2018

Link between marijuana and breast milk: Study

Cannabinoids marijuana's active compounds, such as THC like to bind to fat molecules, which are abundant in breast milk can end up in breast milk, raising concerns about their potential effects on nursing babies.

10 Jan 2018

Nearly 3,500 babies in the US die due to sleep-related problems each year

Placing the baby on his or her side or stomach to sleep are uncomfortable sleeping positions.

26 Oct 2017

'Vaginal seeding' an unsafe practice, may harm newborn: Doctors

Previous studies have shown caesarean delivery is linked to a modest increase in the risk of obesity, asthma and some autoimmune diseases.

05 Sep 2017

Breastfeeding within the first hour of birth is vital – Know why

Breastfeeding is a healthy start for laying a strong foundation in the initial years as breast milk provides the energy and nutrients that an infant requires during this stage.

28 Jul 2017

Govt releases guidelines to improve newborn health

FPC has emerged as an important concept of health care which provides for partnership between health care staff and families in care of sick newborns.

01 Jul 2017

Breastfeeding your baby for longer than required? You're putting them at risk of dental cavities later!

Children who were breastfed for two years or longer had a 2.4 times higher risk of having severe cavities, compared to those who were breastfed for less than a year.

27 May 2017

Mothers-to-be, take note! Taking vitamin D supplements may shield your baby from asthma

Given the evidence for strong immune responses in early life being associated with decreased development of asthma, the team believe the effect will likely lead to improved respiratory health in childhood.

22 May 2017

Parents, take note! Offering fruit juice to your infant in the first year could be harmful, say pediatricians

The recommendations, published online on Monday in the journal Pediatrics, marks the Academy's first change in recommendations on fruit juice since 2001.

27 Mar 2017

The power of a hug: A loving embrace is the secret to your baby's good health!

There are emotional benefits that hugs have for your bundle of joy.

10 Mar 2017

Parents, take note! Pram covers necessary for babies

Primarily, the work of the research group identified that traffic intersections and bus stops emerged as pollution hotspots, with high levels of both coarse (PM2.5-10) and fine (PM2.5) particles.

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