Babies
It is hot outside, but this is why you shouldn't you give a young baby water
In the first few months, breast milk or formula provides the necessary fluids. Giving water too early can impair eating and even cause dangerous electrolyte imbalances.
The baby spits up a lot: Dangerous reflux or just another load of laundry?
What's in a name? Population Authority shares most popular baby names ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Islamabad hospital fire kills at least 14 infants, Pakistan PM says
The new trend capturing delivery rooms in Israel
More and more laboring women are choosing to enter the pool instead of the delivery bed, and Assuta Ashdod Hospital reports a surge in demand. How safe is this procedure?
Israel's human milk bank tripled activity after October 7, helping feed wartime babies, study finds
“The project’s success was caused by motivation; what caused success was motivation; giving of your own milk, giving part of yourself while nursing your own baby is the height of unconditional love.”
Overusing skincare products, overdressing, and improper heat exposure can harm newborn skin
The Israeli summer can be harsh on newborns' delicate skin. A pediatric dermatology expert explains how overdressing, excess skincare products, and heat exposure can cause irritation and rashes.
Exclusively breastfeeding infants linked to higher allergy rates in young children, study finds
Children who were exclusively breastfed had an 82% higher risk in the first year, 62% at age two, and 54% at age three.
The baby has a fever: From what number should you start to panic? A guide for parents
A fever in a young baby is not just another symptom. Dr. Itay Gal explains to new parents how to measure temperature and when to contact a doctor immediately.
The impact of exposure to pesticides on fetal brain development
Can exposure to a common pesticide during pregnancy leave a long–term mark on children's brains? A new study examined the issue.
Not necessarily every three hours: The truth parents must know about baby feeding
Many parents still hear that a baby must eat every 3 hours. In practice, the current recommendations in pediatrics and breastfeeding speak of responsive feeding.
Baby puree scare: Police examine possible terror angle after sedatives hospitalize four infants
The Health Ministry confirmed that laboratory tests found clonazepam and lorazepam in jars of Prinok baby fruit puree sold at two branches of Zol Begadol, a discount supermarket chain in Jerusalem.
A baby’s burp after feeding: A myth that causes unnecessary worry or a real need?
Dr. Itay Gal explains to new parents when a burp is important, and when they can stop chasing it.
The grave mistake parents make when the baby cries at night
Tired parents look for a quick solution to the baby's nightly crying, but doctors warn that this common habit could cause infections, reflux, tooth decay, and even breathing difficulties.
