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March babies more likely to have autism

A new study finds that children conceived in March are significantly more likely to have autism.

 

Simple checklist may spot signs of autism by age 1

Simple checklist may spot signs of autism by age 1

A simple checklist that parents fill out in the waiting room may help doctors someday screen for warning signs of autism as early as a baby's first birthday.

 

Delivery even a bit early may mean developmental delays

Delivery even a bit early may mean developmental delays

Bucking the notion that being born a few weeks early has no discernible impact on babies, a new study indicates that "late preterm" infants face ...

 

Big recall of baby monitors linked to 2 deaths

Big recall of baby monitors linked to 2 deaths

Nearly 2 million Summer Infant video baby monitors were recalled Friday after being linked to the strangulation deaths of two infants.

 

Exposure to pesticides in womb linked to learning disabilities

Babies exposed to high levels of pesticides while in the womb may suffer from learning problems, a new study suggests.

 

Child obesity linked to formula, early start on solids

Child obesity linked to formula, early start on solids

Study finds that breast-fed babies who are fed solids before 4 months are not at increased risk later on.

Senh: More evidence that babies should be breast-fed during their first six months if possible, as if there aren't enough already.

 

Police: Mom on Facebook as kid drowns

Police: Mom on Facebook as kid drowns

A Colorado woman told authorities she was using Facebook in another room when her infant son drowned in a bathtub, according to an arrest affidavit.

 

A $5 Children's Book vs. a $47,000 Jail Cell ??? Choose One

A $5 Children's Book vs. a $47,000 Jail Cell  ??? Choose One

“Texas uses fourth grade reading scores to project the number of prison cells they’re going need 10 years later.”

 

Baby in HIV test over breast milk

Baby in HIV test over breast milk

A baby was tested for HIV after she was twice given breast milk from strangers by a south-east London hospital.

 

TV Watching Is Bad for Babies' Brains

TV Watching Is Bad for Babies' Brains

Babies who watch TV are more likely to have delayed cognitive development and language at 14 months, especially if they re watching programs intended for adults and older children.

 

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