Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising
Over the past two decades, infant health in the U.S. has steadily improved. Between 1999 and 2022, overall infant mortality ...
Mom Goes Viral for How She Rejects Sleep Training to Get Full Night's Rest
The Safe Sleep Seven, developed by La Leche League International, are guidelines designed to make bed sharing safer for parents and babies. They include: no smoking, sobriety, breastfeeding baby, ...
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Can Babies Safely Sleep on Their Sides? We Asked the Experts.
Medically reviewed by Teja Dyamenahalli, MD, MPH, FAAP Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned pro, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about your baby’s sleep. You may have even wondered if ...
A troubling U.S. spike in sleep-related infant deaths
A new study found that U.S. infant mortality rates overall are dropping, but that rates of sudden unexpected infant death may ...
How to Travel With Babies and Toddlers
Flexibility and preparation are key when taking young children on a trip. So is choosing the right place to stay and keeping ...
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Infant Sleeping Position: Are US Parents Following Sleep Safety Recommendations?
From 2016 to 2022, parents in the United States have not substantially changed their behavior regarding infant sleeping ...
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I Wish I Had These 12 Things When My Kids Were Babies (Plus 5 Things I Never Needed)
One of my biggest regrets as a mom of five is how I unknowingly made my life harder than necessary during the early days of ...