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Newborn killed by family's pit bull

A 4-day-old infant child died after being attacked by his family's pit bull terrier Sunday evening at his home in Jacksonville, Florida, according to John Harrell, a spokesman with the Florida's Department of Children and Family.

 

Graco recalls 2 million baby strollers after 4 deaths

Graco recalls 2 million baby strollers after 4 deaths

Graco Children's Products Inc, a unit of Newell Rubbermaid, is recalling about 2 million baby strollers sold before 2008 at major U.S. retailers, after four infants died of strangulation.

 

Chinese 'infant breasts' inquiry

The health ministry in China is investigating reports that a brand of powdered milk caused infant girls to grow breasts.

 

To protect babies, keep car seats in the car

To prevent injuries in babies, car seats should stay in the car.

 

More kids trapped in sweltering cars are dying

More kids trapped in sweltering cars are dying

Temperatures are rising and so are reports of infants and toddlers dying from being trapped inside sizzling automobiles.

 

Over 2 million cribs recalled amid safety concerns

Over 2 million cribs recalled amid safety concerns

More than 2 million cribs from Evenflo, Delta Enterprise Corp. and five other companies were recalled Thursday amid concerns that babies can suffocate, become trapped or fall from the cribs...

 

Study: Lack of breastfeeding costs lives

Study: Lack of breastfeeding costs lives

If most new moms would breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life, it would save nearly 1,000 lives and billions of dollars each year, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.

 

First Hours With A Newborn? Get A Bouncer

As in, post one at the door of your hospital room so you can bond in peace.

 

More than 1 million baby slings recalled

More than 1 million baby slings recalled

More than 1 million baby slings made by Infantino were recalled Wednesday after claims linking them to three infant deaths.

 

Babies not getting enough vitamin D

The vast majority of infants in the U.S. are not getting the vitamin D that they need, even if they are fed vitamin-enriched formula, a new study has found.

 

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