The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission that weighted blankets should never be used for babies.
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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission that weighted blankets should never be used for babies.
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As screen time increased, so did the likelihood of developmental delays, primarily in communication and problem-solving skills, the study found.
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Draping a dry flannelette cloth over a stroller can increase the heat in the carriage by 3.7 degrees celsius.
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More than a million nerve connections are made in the brain in the first few years of life. Babies and young children thrive with responsive caregiving, such as engaging a child in playful games that change as they grow.
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Ditching dairy milk in favour of plant-based alternatives causes me great concern for future generations of Australian children, who are missing a vital source of iodine.
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Our culture sends parents the message that if they buy the right products, they can ensure their child’s success. The idea is an illusion—but a tempting one.
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As an infant, Jeanine Kunkel sustained brain damage after drinking formula that had been tainted with cronobacter. Now, 'my life is her,' her mother says.
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Sleep regressions aren't real. Night wakes are normal, and protect against SIDS. And 12 hours of sleep isn't a gold standard. Here's what scientists want us to know about baby sleep.
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Parenthood comes with a flurry of new vernacular. This norm kept me tied to reality.
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Baby massage has been practised in South Asia for centuries. Now scientists are discovering its life-saving potential.
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Three women share what helped them when bringing home their preemie babies.
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When Kerry was pregnant with her son 27 years ago, she was inspired to name him something in a book she was reading. Recently, Kerry has reflected on her choice.
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Exposure to swimming has been found to give children starting school an advantage in cognitive, as well as physical skills, though for Piya and her classmates at Bayfit Leisure Centre in Altona, experiencing their first gentle dip was more about the joy.
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Researchers investigated 212 commercially available infant formula milk products on sale in 11 countries.
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A study that used activity trackers to monitor babies found associations between infants’ movement and levels of fat.
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Embrace the ‘split shift,’ focus on high-value tasks and, above all, lower your standards.
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Many of the gels, toys or therapies recommended to help kids through teething may be dangerous. So, what's a parent to do?
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A couple was alarmed to hear a man's voice claiming that he was about to kidnap their 4-month-old son.
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Babies should have tummy time and face time every day to strengthen their neck muscles and prevent flat head syndrome.
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A new baby feeding trend shows how desperate some mothers are getting for parenting help.
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Taking a new baby home can be scary, but you'll be better prepared after you learn about the 10 most common mistakes parents make.
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Hackers are taking advantage of devices without security protection and weak password, privacy watchdog warns.
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An Ohio couple awoke in the middle of the night to the sound of a man screaming wake up baby! before realising a hacker had hijacked the wireless baby monitor in their daughter's - New Zealand Herald
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A product that says it can teach babies to read from three months old is being sold to parents and used in childcare centres in Australia despite its makers being prosecuted for misleading claims in the United States.