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Baby Sitters, Relatives Often Unaware of SIDS Risk
- April 2, 2018
MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A baby’s risk of death from being placed in an unsafe sleeping position or location is higher when they’re under the care of a baby sitter, relative or friend, a new study found. … read more
Window Blinds: A Silent Killer in Your Home
- December 11, 2017
MONDAY, Dec. 11, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Decades after the danger was first recognized, young children are still being injured or even killed by the cords in window blinds. Researchers found that between 1990 and 2015, nearly 17,000 U.S. children … read more
Babies Start Connecting Words Early On
- November 21, 2017
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Babies apparently have a better understanding of adults’ language than you might think. New research reveals that they can identify the meanings of some words and even recognize that some words are more … read more
Parents Getting Better at Using Car Seats Safely
- September 15, 2017
But older kids often miss out on booster seats read more
Too Many Babies Still Placed on Stomach to Sleep: Study
- August 21, 2017
Pediatric experts recommend infants always sleep on their backs to avoid SIDS read more
Time for Some Summer Sun Safety Tips
- June 18, 2017
Pediatricians offer advice on preventing sunburns, other warm weather problems read more
Can Sharing Your Bedroom With Baby Come With Risks?
- June 5, 2017
Despite latest guidelines, odds of poorer sleep and SIDS are higher, study finds read more
Hospital ‘Baby Boxes’ May Help Prevent SIDS in Newborns
- May 26, 2017
The innovative take-home gift helped curb the dangerous practice of bed-sharing, study found read more
Fewer SIDS Deaths in U.S., But Gaps Among Racial Groups Remain
- May 15, 2017
Sudden infant deaths are twice as common for blacks as whites, study finds read more
How to Protect Your Child From Accidental Poisoning
- April 9, 2017
Kids under 6 account for 1 million calls to U.S. poison control centers a year read more