A baby’s cries activate specific areas of a mother’s brain related to movement and speech, a study of mothers in several countries published Monday revealed, reinforcing the idea of biological maternal instinct. The National Institute…
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Swiss test wireless cameras to monitor newborns’ vital signs
Swiss researchers said Monday they have developed a wireless camera system to monitor vital signs in premature babies, a move that could replace uncomfortable and highly inaccurate skin sensors. The skin sensors currently used to…
Babies should sleep in parents’ room first year: US doctors
To reduce the risk of sudden death, babies should sleep in the same room as their parents but in their own crib or bassinet for the first year of life, US doctors said. The new…
Music helps babies learn speech: study
US researchers compared nine-month-old babies who played with toys and trucks to those who practiced banging out a rhythm during a series of play sessions. They found that the musical group showed more brain activity…
#DidYouKnow: More than 7,000 babies stillborn every day
About 7,200 babies are stillborn every day — some 2.6 million per year — and half of these deaths occur during delivery, according to a quintet of studies published by The Lancet on Tuesday. The…
New vaginal speaker stimulates unborn babies through music
Liken to a tampon, Babypod, is a new vaginal speaker that stimulates unborn babies through music. Babies learn to speak in response to sound stimuli, especially melodic sound and with Babypod, babies learn to vocalize…
5 Things every parent of young kids should know in case of an emergency
By Rachel Brehm 1. Know where to go In the midst of an emergency, you don’t have time to waste on logistics and details. Be proactive and do your research ahead of time when things…
Babies with older mothers are born healthier: Study
Women who have babies in their 30s give birth to “healthier” babies according to a new study. In a study published in December’s journal Biodemography and Social Biology, researchers found that babies born to mothers…
Parents: Olive, sunflower oil can weaken babies’ skin
Home remedies and natural remedies are quite common in the home but according to the latest research, using olive or sunflower oil on newborn babies’ skin can damage the natural barrier that prevents water loss…
Babies crawl, and bawl, to finish line in Japan race
More than 600 babies in Japan wriggled to the finish line on their hands and knees in the world’s largest crawling competition on Monday. Japanese publisher Benesse organised the one-day event at a shopping mall…