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Alert! Children's Cold And Allergy Medicine Recalled
allergy, cold, medicine
Popular over-the-counter medicine recall including Children's Tylenol and Children's Motrin
Early Spankings Make For Aggressive Toddlers
behavior, development, discipline
New research shows that children who are spanked as one-year-olds are more likely to behave aggressively and perform worse on cognitive tests as toddlers than children who are spared the punishment.
Alert: Baby Sling Recall
baby, carriers, recall
Recall of popular baby sling carrier
Baby Sling Warning
baby, carrier, products
A consumer warning for parents who use sling carriers.
Red Cheeks In Winter
skin, winter
Why do children get red cheeks in winter?
Twitter Question from @GeenasMom
milk, twitter
Jill writes:  Is it true that if a small child drinks too much milk it can deplete their body of iron?  I read that somewhere.
Small Birth Size Linked to Sleep Problems Later
nightmares, pregnancy, sleep, weight
Children who were born at a relatively small size may be more likely than their peers to have sleep difficulties, a new study suggests.
Bacteria May Be Connected to Colic
colic, crying, stomach
A bacterium normally found in the mouth, skin and intestines might play a role in the cause of colic in babies, a new study says.
Breastfeeding Could Save 1.3 Million Lives
breast feeding
Teaching new mothers how to breastfeed could save 1.3 million children's lives every year, but many women get no help and give up trying.
Chemical in Plastic Tied to Preemie Problems
preemie
chemical used in many plastic products and already under scrutiny for potential health risks is suspected of raising the risk of liver problems in premature babies.