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• Feeding Newborns Infant Formula May Increase Food Allergy Risks: Study

  March 17, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Newborns fed infant formula during the first three days of life are more than twice as likely to develop food allergies than those fed only breast milk, researchers warn.

• Two New Studies Highlight Ways To Reduce Antibiotic Use in NICUs

  March 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New findings suggest that reducing the overuse of antibiotics in newborns could significantly lower their risk of developing late-onset sepsis or contracting antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can lead to severe illnesses or death, according to health experts.

• Limits on Baby Food Lead Levels Established by FDA Due to Health Risks for Infants, Young Children

  January 7, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has issued new guidance setting action levels in an attempt to limit the amount of lead in processed baby food products.

• Infant PFAS Exposure Linked to Cholesterol and Weight Problems, Study Warns

  November 13, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that PFAS exposure in utero could increase the risk of hypertension, diabetes and other metabolic disorders in newborns.

• Study Shows Antibiotic Use Among Infants Can Be Reduced Without Adverse Effects

  May 24, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates infant antibiotic stewardship programs help reduce overuse of the drugs, preventing the creation of drug-resistant bacteria without negative side effects for the newborn.

• Most Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Are Linked to Unsafe Sleeping Areas: Study

  February 23, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  CDC researchers say most sudden unexpected infant deaths involve co-sleeping with others, particularly adults, and sleeping in unsafe sleeping areas, such as adult beds.

• Prenatal Exposure to Opioids Linked to Higher Risk of Infections, Skin Problems: Study

  January 24, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new study links prenatal exposure to opioids to an increased risk of infections, respiratory and skin problems among newborns and young children.

• FDA Warns Against Giving Probiotics to Preterm Infants After Infection Death

  October 3, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning against the use of infant probiotics for preterm babies, due to the risk of potentially deadly infections.

• CPSC Approves Rules Banning Inclined Infant Sleepers and Crib Bumpers

  August 18, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CPSC has finalized new rules which ban the sale of inclined infant sleepers and crib bumpers in the United States.

• Prenatal Intravenous Magnesium Fails to Reduce Cerebral Palsy Risks, Study Finds

  August 17, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds giving magnesium to women late in their pregnancy does not appear to help prevent cerebral palsy.