Snus: exposure to nicotine would increase the risk of unexpected infant death
According to a recent Swedish study, consuming snus, a non-smokable tobacco presented in the form of wet powder, during pregnancy ...
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Babies would remember faces despite face masks
American researchers recently observed the impact of wearing a mask on the development of infants, in particular on their ability ...
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Pregnancy: air pollution would hinder the development of the baby
Exposure to fine particulate air pollution during pregnancy poses a risk to the healthy neurodevelopment of infants, according to a ...
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Bronchiolitis epidemic: 11 regions of France already on red alert
The epidemic of bronchiolitis in infants is worsening throughout France, causing "strong tension" in pediatric wards, health professionals warn. THE ...
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The infallible scientific technique for putting a newborn to sleep
Parents can sometimes find themselves helpless when faced with the crying of a baby who does not want to sleep. ...
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How does air pollution alter the development of the gut microbiome in babies?
A new American study has pointed to the harmful effects of air pollution on the development of the intestinal microbiome ...
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What is the “hospitalism syndrome” that some babies may suffer from at birth?
Placed infants sometimes have to spend long periods of time in hospital or in nurseries before being reunited with their ...
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Gastro: HAS recommends re-vaccinating infants
The HAS (Haute Autorité de Santé) recommends vaccinating infants against gastroenteritis. THE ESSENTIAL The treatment of gastroenteritis is based on ...
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United States: faced with the shortage of infant milk, parents are turning to DIY (and it’s a bad idea)
© ShutterstockFor several weeks, the United States has been facing a major shortage of baby milk: according to statistics, during ...
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Breastfeeding would promote the mental health of the mother
According to scientific literature from 25 countries, breastfeeding protects the mother against mental disorders. When everything is going well. THE ...
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Sudden infant death syndrome: an enzyme responsible for these unexplained deaths?
© ShutterstockAccording to Public Health Francethe sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is defined as "unexplained death of a child under ...
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In Vietnam, a baby is born with an IUD in his hand, the photo goes around the world
A photo of a newborn clutching his mother's IUD has gone viral. THE ESSENTIAL A photo of a baby boy ...
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Exclusive breastfeeding lowers the risk of respiratory allergies and asthma in children
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first three years of an infant's life would reduce the risk of respiratory allergies and asthma ...
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Babies regurgitate a worm after drinking… Gallia milk
In Brittany, parents have filed a complaint against Gallia, a manufacturer of infant milk, after their three-month-old child regurgitated a ...
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RSV virus: a very deadly “nasty cold” in infants
Nearly one in ten infant deaths under six months are due to respiratory syncytial virus. THE ESSENTIAL The majority of ...
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WHO calls for urgent vaccine development against bacteria that kill 150,000 babies a year
The World Health Organization (WHO) is campaigning to develop a vaccine against a bacterial infection responsible for the death of ...
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Bronchiolitis: the French Pediatric Society invites babies to limit contact with adults
Bronchiolitis is a highly contagious viral disease. According to the members of the French Society of Pediatrics, the protection of ...
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Should we be wary of infant formula?
Only 14% of infant formula trials are conducted independently of manufacturers, which skews the results. THE ESSENTIAL Breastfeeding is more ...
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ANSES warns against vitamin D overdose in toddlers
The Agency has recorded three reports of severe hypercalcaemia (excessive calcium levels in the blood) occurring in infants between 2020 ...
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Vitamin D drops for infants: no need to force the dose
Notice to parents: even if the temptation is great, stuffing your baby with vitamin D does not boost his neurological ...
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Death of a Covid-19 positive infant: should future mothers be worried?
Last Friday in Occitania, a newborn baby died while his mother was carrying Covid-19. The infant's post-mortem test was also ...
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Telecommuting would improve babies’ sleep
Working from home would increase sleep time for babies and reduce daytime sleepiness for parents. THE ESSENTIAL The infants slept ...
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Breastfeeding is good for baby’s blood pressure
Children who were breastfed have lower blood pressure than those who were bottle fed. THE ESSENTIAL Arterial hypertension (HTA) corresponds ...
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The Importance of Routine for Babies’ Sleep
Putting your little one to bed at regular times and adopting a good sleep routine, including cuddling and reading books, ...
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What your baby sees…and you don’t
Babies under 7 months can perceive objects that neither older children nor adults can see due to the phenomenon of ...
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Kangaroo care: skin-to-skin benefits for low-weight babies
Practicing skin-to-skin contact from the first moments of a baby born with a very low weight increases the chances of ...
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Asthma in infants strongly linked to air pollution in utero
Fetuses are extremely susceptible to the harmful effects of air pollution. THE ESSENTIAL In Europe, more than one child in ...
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2-month-old baby saved with heart transplant
In Spain, a 2-month-old baby girl has become the youngest heart transplant recipient in the world. THE ESSENTIAL This operation ...
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In the United States, one in four infants do not receive all their vaccinations
More than 25% of infants do not receive mandatory childhood vaccines in the United States. These are mainly babies born ...
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Sudden infant death syndrome: pillows, stuffed animals and bed bumpers indicted
The majority of premature infant deaths are due to the elements present in their beds, responsible for three out of ...
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