Mothers can protect babies from gum disease before birth, Hebrew University study finds
New research shows maternal antibodies may shape a baby’s oral immune system before and after birth, offering long-term protection against gum disease.
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Are you exposing your baby to harmful plastic particles? - study
“It is really important to know how many micro- and nanoplastics we are taking in,” said Kazi Albab Hussain, the study’s lead author and a doctoral student
'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents
"The video," United Hatzala explained in a statement, "serves as a powerful reminder of the life-threatening consequences that can result from negligence with regard to leaving children in cars."
Dealing with toddler tantrums: A guide for parents
Understanding, managing, and preventing tantrums in young children is essential for effective communication and emotional development
How parents can stop their kids playing with guns - study
With more guns available for Israelis to protect themselves and others from terrorists, how do you keep children from playing with them?
Baby Shark bath toy recalled due to risk of impaling children
Zuru, the maker of the toy, is “aware of 12 reports of children falling or sitting onto the recalled full-size Baby Shark bath toy, resulting in impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds."
How can you help your child when you don't know what's wrong?
When kids are in a certain mood, a parent's role is first of all to give tools to deal with what their feeling, and not necessarily to solve all their problems.
Fathers have important role in infant sleep and breastfeeding - study
Fathers were more likely to report breastfeeding at eight weeks if they wanted the child's mother to breastfeed, as opposed to those who didn't want the mother to breastfeed or had no opinion.
Fever in babies: When should you start to worry?
Fever treatment is very age-dependent. As detailed below, in the more advanced ages, there are more solutions.
How can you tell if your baby is dehydrated?
Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it intakes.
20% of children live with unsafe levels of chemical toxins - study
Exposure to PFAs has been associated with reduced vaccine response in children, increasing the risk of exposure to deadly diseases. It has also been associated with reduced birth weight and cancer.
