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  • Alarmingly High Rates of Child Abuse in U.S. from Poverty?
    A new report highlights alarmingly high rates of child abuse in the United States. For the study, researchers looked at children hospitalized for serious abuse, finding rates are higher than cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
  • Bumbleride Strollers and Carter's Baby Clothes Recalled
    Parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers, take note: 2 important recalls have been issued by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
  • Nurturing from mom helps a child's brain develop
    A mother's nurturing is shown in a first study to help a child's brain develop. Researchers used brain imaging to find the link between a mom's love and support and size of an important brain structure.
  • Parents Not Consistent About Safety When Carpooling
    A survey by University of Michigan researchers has found that parents are not always consistent in their use of child safety seats in vehicles, particularly when the child is riding with someone other than themselves.
  • Phthalates in personal care products linked to childhood obesity
    In a first study, researchers have found a link between exposure to phthalates - chemicals found in personal care products - and childhood obesity. Researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine measured levels of phthalate in the urine of children in New York City, finding those with the highest levels also had higher BMI and waist circumference.
  • Is Bald Cancer Barbie Doll Becoming a Symbol of Shame?
    While a Bald Cancer Barbie doll is originally intended as symbol of hope for those who have lost their hair to cancer and other illnesses, is that symbol becoming one of shame?
  • Analysis: Public efforts lead to fewer kids drowning
    Johns Hopkins researchers have found a decline in drowning related incidents among children over the past 16 years. The results of their analysis can help policy makers continue their efforts to find interventions to keep kids safe from drowning related incidents.
  • Nurses Offer Advice for Life-Threatening Food Allergies and School Safety
    The National School Boards Association (NSBA) has issued a guide for school districts to create policies that will help to keep children with life-threatening conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and food allergies, safe.
  • Are Schools Prepared to Handle Food Allergy Emergencies?
    How prepared are our schools to handle children with severe health conditions such as food allergies?
  • Improve Play Areas to Get Preschoolers Exercising
    Forming a daily habit of physical activity each day begins early in life – even as early as preschool. But today’s child care facilities are up against a lot of rules – strict safety guidelines, budget restraints, and academic requirements – and this could be one of the reasons why our kids are getting enough exercise.
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