Infant

Avoid honey in your baby’s diet: It may give him infant botulism

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 11, 2019 at 02:18pm

Honey is a nutrient-dense food that comes with many health benefits. But this food item may be dangerous for babies.
Birthweight, height can predict infants' future health: Study

Posted By ANI, July 31, 2019 at 08:22am

A new study published in the journal Early Human Development has revealed that a low PI or low BMI at birth is a risk that needs attention and intervention.
Baby's body language: Here is how to decode it

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, July 03, 2019 at 09:09pm

Infants can't communicate through words. They express themselves through body language only. So, it is essential for you to be able to read your baby's body language to figure out what she is feeling.
Goat milk formula can be good for infant gut health

Posted By ANI, July 01, 2019 at 08:37am

According to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, 14 naturally-occurring prebiotic oligosaccharides are found in the goat milk formula.
Premature birth changes brain activity during sleep in infants

Posted By ANI, June 27, 2019 at 10:39am

Study reveals preterm birth can significantly change an infant's brain functions during shut-eye time. This can affect various other functions negatively.
India's child mortality rate on top in 2015: Study

Posted By IANS, May 16, 2019 at 08:49am

According to a new research published in the journal Lancet Global Health, India can accelerate its reduction of under five mortality rates by scaling up vaccine coverage and improving childbirth and neonatal care, especially in states where mortality rates remain high.
Office workers who sit a lot need to exercise

Posted By IANS, April 24, 2019 at 08:38am

A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, has revealed that physical activity is important for people who sit a lot.
Breastfeeding tips all new moms should know

Posted By juhi kumari, February 19, 2019 at 03:15pm

Read on to know about basics of breastfeeding.
Infants born to obese mothers can develop liver disease, obesity

Posted By ANI, November 19, 2018 at 01:26pm

According to a recent study, obese mothers can increase the risk of developing liver disease and obesity for their infants.
Thumb-sucking habit: Here's what a dentist wants you to know

Posted By Upneet Pansare, October 24, 2018 at 12:17pm

Your kid's thumb-sucking habit may lead to crooked teeth and a malformed palate (roof of the mouth). Here's why you should be concerned.
Study finds breastfeeding not solely responsible for infant's health

Posted By Editorial Team, September 26, 2018 at 10:14pm

Breastfeeding is majorly correlated with positive health outcomes in infants, but it might not be the causal mechanism.
Preterm babies are more likely to suffer from these 5 conditions

Posted By Upneet Pansare, September 20, 2018 at 10:16am

A research has found that preterm birth is linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Here are some conditions that parents of preterm babies need to be cautious about.
WHO congratulates India for significantly reducing child deaths

Posted By Editorial Team, September 20, 2018 at 09:35am

India s gender gap in child survival is now almost four times less than what it was five years ago, reflecting substantial advances in gender equity that the country can continue to build on, precisely as it has built on its successes in a range of other areas.
Your baby's teeth could indicate if she's likely to suffer from diabetes, heart conditions in the future

Posted By Upneet Pansare, September 07, 2018 at 10:59am

A new study says that human deciduous teeth could indicate the future likelihood of serious health conditions like diabetes and heart conditions.
6 things that every parent of newborns should keep in mind

Posted By Debjani Arora, September 03, 2018 at 05:13pm

Mothers, know that big baby doesn't always mean a healthy baby. Even if your baby is petite but playful things are fine with your baby.
5 reasons why pacifiers are bad for your baby

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 27, 2018 at 07:24pm

Before you buy a good pacifier to comfort your baby see how it will affect the little one's development.
Separation anxiety in babies: Why it is a good thing

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 27, 2018 at 02:40pm

If your baby cries, howls, throws tantrums while you are leaving the room or going for work, it is a sign of separation anxiety which also says that your child is catching up with the mental milestones.
Parents, before investing in a baby monitor, read this!

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 23, 2018 at 06:04pm

Don't trust the baby monitors blindly, parents. Do keep a tab on your baby's vital signs to know if there is any impending danger.
A vigilant father rushes ‘blue baby’ to the hospital in the middle of the night and averts near death of infant

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 21, 2018 at 05:09pm

Father gives CPR to save his baby on the way toward hospital to save him
Doctors from India and Pakistan saves an infant's life

Posted By Agencies, August 15, 2018 at 09:38am

The doctors performed a successful 12-hour liver transplant surgery on the patient last month