Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone
Revisions to the CDC’s developmental milestone checklists removed crawling as a skill that babies pick up at a typical age. A biomedical engineer describes how more research may clarify its role.
Aug. 9, 2023 • ~9 min
Birth of a story: How new parents find meaning after childbirth hints at how they will adjust
How you tell the story of a momentous event can help you make sense of what happened. Research finds new moms’ and dads’ narratives around childbirth held clues about their transition to parenthood.
June 5, 2023 • ~9 min
Reusable nappies can reduce the environmental footprint of parenting – but only if they're used with care
How to be more a more eco-friendly parent – it’s not as simple as ditching disposable nappies.
May 15, 2023 • ~7 min
Infant formula shortages forced some parents to feed their babies in less healthy ways
Many families in the US encountered empty shelves when they went in search of infant formula during COVID-19.
March 23, 2023 • ~5 min
Mothers who recognize others' happiness are more responsive to their infants in first months of life
Sensitive, responsive interactions with caregivers are crucial to babies’ brain development, social skills and even physical health.
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~6 min
Why can't you remember being born, learning to walk or saying your first words? What scientists know about 'infantile amnesia'
Psychologists know babies can form memories soon after birth. So why can’t people remember anything that happened to them before around age 2? A child development expert describes possible reasons.
June 8, 2022 • ~7 min
The US is importing baby formula to help end supply shortage – what parents need to know
An infant nutrition expert explains the efforts to ensure there is enough baby formula for US consumption and the differences between domestic and imported produce.
June 6, 2022 • ~11 min
What's causing the US baby formula shortage – and how to make sure it doesn't happen again
An infant nutrition expert explains what is behind the current formula shortage and what can be done to support hard-pressed parents.
May 12, 2022 • ~9 min
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