Babies

Babies who persistently struggle with sleep in their first year are more likely to have anxiety

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Babies who persistently struggle with sleep in their first year are THREE TIMES more likely to have anxiety by age four Babies who have difficulty sleeping are also twice as likely to have depression Scientists in Australia tracked 1,500 babies through childhood Higher rates of mental illness were found in those who slept badly as … Read more

Mothers come under fire for feeding their babies ‘knock out’ bottles

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Mothers have come under fire for feeding their babies so-called ‘knockout’ bottles filled with a mix of ingredients designed to make them sleep through the night.   The concoctions, which are made from formula or breast milk mixed with cereal, baby food and even medicine, have been called ‘dangerous’ and a ‘choking hazard’ by child nutritionists. The … Read more

That cake was simply smashing! Is a ‘cake smash’ a sweet treat for babies or a daft indulgence?

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Once it was enough to celebrate a child’s first birthday by throwing a modest party for close friends and family, with a glass of fizz for the adults and a slice of birthday cake for all — some of which would inevitably end up smeared round the face of the birthday boy or girl. But … Read more

Dad demands mum attends inquest of their twin babies she drowned and killed on Boxing Day

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The heartbroken father of twin babies drowned by their mother has demanded his killer ex-wife attends their children’s inquest after it was revealed today she is not expected to give evidence. Tragic toddlers Jake and Chloe Ford, both 23-months-old, were killed by their mother Samantha Ford, 38, on Boxing Day 2018 at their home in Margate, … Read more

Babies from bilingual families are better at switching their attention

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Babies from bilingual families are better at switching their attention from one task to another, study finds Scientists showed young babies up to nine months various pictures in sequence   Those in bilingual families were 33 per cent faster at redirecting their attention Babies found that those from bilingual homes are able to change their focus ‘more quickly … Read more

Love Island’s Mike Boateng and Priscilla Anyabu reveal they have ALREADY discussed having babies

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Love Island’s Mike Boateng and Priscilla Anyabu reveal they have ALREADY discussed having babies and have even picked out names By Ellie May Donohoe For Mailonline Published: 17:35 GMT, 24 February 2020 | Updated: 17:54 GMT, 24 February 2020 Love Island’s Mike Boateng and Priscilla Anyabu have already discussed having babies and have even picked … Read more

Warning over circumcision ritual after four babies contract herpes

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New York health officials warn over circumcision ritual after four cases of herpes in babies were linked to procedures performed by Rabbis Since September 2019, four infants in New York have contracted herpes Officials are warning against a practice called metzitzah b’peh, in which a Jewish rabbi removes blood from the cut with his mouth  … Read more

Babies ‘face birth defect risk if their mothers take penicillin alternatives during pregnancy’

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Common antibiotics taken in pregnancy raise the risk of birth defects in babies, a study suggests. It found macrolides – a group of antibiotics commonly used to treat chest and urinary tract infections – significantly increase the chances of disorders of the heart, genitals and brain. While most antibiotics, such as penicillin, are safe during … Read more

Babies kept away from their mothers after birth may do worse in life up to 20 YEARS later

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Babies kept away from their mothers after they are born may do worse in life up to 20 years later. Newborn infants cared for in incubators struggle with sleep and emotions as they grow up and become more easily stressed as adults, a study has found. But babies given skin to skin contact with their … Read more

Love Island viewers gush over the boys as they dote over their babies in parent task

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Love Island viewers gush over the boys as they dote over their babies in the parenting task… while the girls take a more relaxed approach By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 01:00 GMT, 19 February 2020 | Updated: 01:02 GMT, 19 February 2020 Love Island viewers were full of adoration for the boys in the … Read more