In recent years, scientists have learned that the key beneficial infant gut bacterium Bifidobacterium infantis is disappearing from infants in high-resource areas such as the U.S. and Europe. Now, a ...

The number of babies hospitalized with infant botulism has increased. A total of 51 infants have now been hospitalized amid an outbreak of infant botulism, a type of severe illness caused by botulinum ...

Review question: Does kangaroo mother care (KMC) reduce morbidity and mortality in low birthweight (LBW) infants? Background: Conventional neonatal care of LBW infants (< 2500 g) is expensive and ...

Moisturizing your baby's skin regularly can help prevent eczema flare-ups. If your infant has a food allergy, they may experience symptoms like abdominal pain, crying, and vomiting. Protective ...

Tummy time helps your baby develop muscle strength and motor skills. Start tummy time for a newborn for three minutes about twice per day. Babies who practice tummy time can reach milestones like ...