Air pollution: exposure before pregnancy has repercussions on the BRI of children
An increased exposure of the mother to air pollution in the three months preceding the baby design was associated with ...
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Meningitis: compulsory vaccination for babies from January 1, 2025
From the start of 2025, infants will have to receive a vaccine against meningococci, agents of infection which can have ...
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Osteopathy for babies: effectiveness and safety “not demonstrated”, according to the Academy of Medicine
The institution warns about osteopathy sessions for infants which it considers “to have no proven scientific basis”. THE ESSENTIAL While ...
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Kiss Babies
Kissing an infant may seem like a harmless gesture. However, a microbiologist reminds us that this is dangerous. Explanations. THE ...
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Blédina brand baby meals recalled due to toxin
Blédîner baby dishes, from the Blédina brand, which are the subject of a recall. They are likely to be contaminated ...
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Talking to your baby boosts his level of love hormones
Babies whose mothers use a lot of language to describe what they are experiencing or feeling have higher levels of ...
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Air pollution linked to increased risk of miscarriage
Researchers have shown that pregnant women exposed to high levels of air pollution are more likely to lose their babies ...
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Verneuil disease: this skin disease presents risks for pregnant women and babies
A study links hidradenitis suppurativa to higher risks of pregnancy complications, as well as long-term health problems for mothers and ...
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Bronchiolitis: the epidemic arrives in 3 French regions
The bronchiolitis epidemic, whose favorite victims are babies, has just arrived in mainland France as well as in Guadeloupe and ...
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Asthma, allergy: changes in the placenta would increase the risks
Atopic disorders, such as asthma and allergies, may be caused by changes in the placenta, according to a new study. ...
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Baby born with rare tumor weighing almost 2 kilograms
Little Adalida Tyler was born with a rare tumor weighing about 4 pounds, almost two-thirds of her body weight. THE ...
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Babies’ sleep: 6 out of 10 parents think they should be left to cry in bed
A new survey reveals that there are still many beliefs and misconceptions about baby sleep. THE ESSENTIAL 62% of parents ...
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Stillborn baby: more than one in two women subsequently have at least one other child
“For the majority of French women, the arrival of a stillborn child does not mark the end of fertile life,” ...
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Heart defects: babies born through IVF have a higher risk
Babies conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are 36% more likely to be born with a heart defect, according to ...
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Asthma: the risk can be identified in the first year of life
Swiss researchers say children's risk of developing asthma later in life can be predicted by observing how their lungs adapt ...
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Bronchiolitis: how to protect your baby from a serious form?
Bronchiolitis is an infection of the small bronchial tubes that causes difficulty breathing in young children. THE ESSENTIAL Bronchiolitis can ...
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Sun: watch out for little ones!
Toddlers' skin is delicate and more susceptible to sun damage. It's crucial to take extra precautions to protect their skin. ...
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Childhood: Creativity is present from the cradle
Study shows babies are able to think creatively long before they start talking. THE ESSENTIAL In one study, British and ...
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Room sharing or bed sharing: which is the best option with your baby?
Co-sleeping, or sleeping with your baby, raises many questions and concerns among parents. There are two main types of co-sleeping: ...
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Low birth weight leads to more problems with childhood obesity
Children born underweight are at increased risk of disease compared to others when they become obese as they grow up, ...
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How to introduce your baby to the family dog?
Introducing your baby to your dog requires a positive approach, with patience and understanding. Introducing a new baby into the ...
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Sunburn: how to protect baby from UV rays?
A pediatric dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic has offered her tips for protecting babies' fragile skin from the sun during ...
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Cortisol levels in late pregnancy may predict infant sleep
Babies with higher levels of hair stress hormones take longer to fall asleep. THE ESSENTIAL Cortisol is "the end product ...
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Stroke: giving babies this brain test could reduce their risks
Giving a non-invasive brain scan, called transcranial Doppler, to one-year-olds could help reduce the risk of stroke later in life, ...
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Pregnancy: These signs indicate that you are going to give birth soon
A pregnant woman can spot several symptoms indicating the onset of labor and thus the imminent arrival of her baby. ...
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What are the benefits of physical contact for babies?
Encouraging physical contact and touch with your baby is not just about providing love and comfort, it also contributes to ...
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Whooping cough: an infant died from the disease in Nice
A three-week-old baby died of whooping cough in Nice, despite doctors' care. THE ESSENTIAL 4 very young children were hospitalized ...
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Meningitis: compulsory vaccination extended to babies from 2025
The new vaccination schedule provides for the expansion of compulsory vaccination against meningococci A, B, W and Y for infants ...
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Lanugo: why are some newborns hairy?
At birth, some babies have more hair than others. This down, called lanugo, disappears within a few weeks. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Infant: here is the best way to help your child develop language
Interactions with your baby would stimulate certain areas of your brain linked to language learning. THE ESSENTIAL Playing and talking ...
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