New research shows that breastfeeding is beneficial to both the child and the mother. By consuming breast milk, the child has a better ability to fight diseases. Illnesses such as stomach viruses and ear infections […]
Tag: Babies
Obesity Before Pregnancy Puts Babies At Twice The Risk For Infancy Death
A new study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health shows that women who are considered obese when they become pregnant are 200 percent more likely to lose their baby before they are one […]
Science Proves We Are Not Hardwired To Fear Snakes But Are Socially Conditioned To
Many people are deathly afraid of snakes. It is actually one of the most common fears in the world. Now researchers are trying to determine at what stage in life we actually become afraid of […]
Study Shows That Bach Is A Big Hit With Unborn Babies
You can expect sales and downloads of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Partita in A Minor for Flute Alone – BWV 1013 to dramatically increase following news of research findings of how unborn children first begin to […]
Study Shows That Babies Time Their Smiles To Manipulate Adults
Babies might be smarter than you think, as researchers have discovered that infants smile in order to manipulate adults. The adorable smile of a baby is usually just a ploy in order to get their […]
Study Finds Global Warming Is Causing Worldwide Epidemic Of Low Birth Weights
A new study released by the University of Utah shows global warming could be adversely affecting babies in the womb. By analyzing data on 70,000 births in Africa between 1986 and 2010, University researchers found […]
Lungs Age Quicker For Babies Born Prematurely
Young adults in their early 20s who were born prematurely have lungs that are similar to those of a healthy older person or casual smoker. New research released this week shows that premature infants, born […]
Smartphone Use By Babies Shockingly High, Effects Unknown
It’s interesting times to be a modern parent. The rise of technology has led to a large number of tech-enabled baby products which make all sorts of claims yet the effects of using them are […]
Baby Gear Rental Shows The Economics Of Sharing
The sharing economy has produced some innovate ways to better match usage and ownership. Rent The Runway allows women to rent designer dresses, which are often only worn a handful of times if purchased. Airbnb […]
New Study Shows Babies Feel More Pain Than Adults
In what is sure to stir up the corporal punishment debate new research has uncovered that babies feel pain in much the same way as adults and perhaps even more. The findings challenge some experts’ […]