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Infancy
Faster DNA Testing Helps Diagnose Disease in NICU Babies
Fifty hours. That’s how long it now takes to decode and interpret a newborn baby’s genome — an undertaking that used to take weeks, or even months. And those two days can mean the difference between life and death for a …
Mom’s Depression May Lead to Shorter Kids
Mom’s mood in early childhood can have wide-reaching effects, both physically and mentally, for children
It’s O.K. to Let Babies Cry It Out at Bedtime
Sleep-training a crying baby isn’t easy, but a new study finds that certain techniques work in the short term without causing later psychological harm
Circumcision: Pediatricians Say Benefits Trump Risks
After years of remaining neutral, the American Academy of Pediatrics has revised its policy statement, saying that the risks of newborn circumcision are outweighed by the health benefits
Q&A: Happiest Baby Author, Dr. Harvey Karp, on Getting Your Baby to Sleep
The author of the Happiest Baby on the Block series is hitting the big screen on Thursday night to tutor parents on how to get their babies to sleep early and often.
Baby Soaps and Shampoos Trigger Positive Marijuana Tests
Commonly used baby soaps and shampoos, including products from Johnson & Johnson, Aveeno and CVS, can trigger a positive result on newborns’ marijuana screening tests, according to a recent study. A minute amount of the cleansing …
SleepSacks: Sleeping Bags Designed to Stave Off SIDS
SleepSacks, which are now used in 800 U.S. hospitals, were inspired by the death of Bill Schmid’s daughter, Haley, of SIDS. You can find the safe-sleeping sacks everywhere from Target to Pottery Barn.
Help for Colic: Individual TLC for Both Babies and Parents
An integrated care model in which a team of psychologists, doctors and social workers team up to troubleshoot baby’s distress — and the impact that colic has on parents — has been shown to reduce infant crying.
Want a Less Fussy, Easier-to-Soothe, Kinder Child? Make Music!
Learning to make music helps babies communicate better and amps up empathy in older kids.
The Hidden Dangers of Baby Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups
Toddlers, don’t drink and run (or walk): most falls while sucking on a bottle occur around age 1, when children often tend to be taking their first steps.
Q&A with Breast-Feeding Mom Jamie Lynne Grumet
A conversation with the woman on TIME’s May 21 cover
Kids’ Health Roundup: Child Obesity and TV Ads, Parents’ Bad Math, and the Effect of Mom’s Stress on Babies
The Pediatric Academic Societies convened in Boston for their annual meeting starting Saturday. Here’s a quick update of some of the useful research presented.