Walmart pulls formula from US shelves after baby dies

2011-12-22T20:30:19Z

Walmart has pulled infant formula from the shelves of its 3,000 stores after two babies in Missouri got sick and one of them died, the retailer said Thursday.

Health officials have not yet determined whether the bacterial infection which sickened the newborns was linked to the powdered formula, but Walmart said it was pulling the product "out of an abundance of ca...

Rhode Island stops offering formula, encourages breastfeeding

2011-11-29T14:00:11Z

CAMBRIDGE, Mass (Reuters) - Birthing hospitals in Rhode Island have stopped giving away free samples of infant formula to new mothers in an effort to encourage breast-feeding, a spokeswoman for the state health department said on Tuesday.

The move by the state's seven birthing hospitals over the past decade was believed to make Rhode Is...

Teething an unlikely cause of serious symptoms

2011-08-09T08:30:22Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High fevers and other potentially serious symptoms in infants should not be written off as normal signs of teething, according to a new study.

The study, which followed 47 infants over eight months, found that teething typically caused fairly mild problems -- including irritability, drooling, a day or so of diarrhea and poor sleep.

But it was not linked to a...

Few US hospitals support breast-feeding: CDC

2011-08-02T13:30:41Z

Most US hospitals fall short of international guidelines for helping new mothers breast-feed, despite studies that show the practice improves children's health, officials said Tuesday.

The report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came a day after the US government ordered health plans to begin covering lactation services for new mothers ne...

U.S. hospitals poor at breast-feeding support: study

2011-08-02T12:01:11Z

ATLANTA (Reuters) - U.S. hospitals are not doing enough to encourage mothers to breast-feed their newborns, raising the risk of childhood obesity, diabetes and other conditions, according to a federal study released on Tuesday.

Less than 4 percent of the country's hospitals fully support b...

Prolonged bottle-feeding tied to kids' obesity

2011-06-07T10:30:23Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two-year-olds who are still using bottles are more likely to be obese by kindergarten, a new study finds.

Researchers who studied 6,750 U.S. children found that toddlers who were still drinking from bottles at age 2 were one-third more likely than other kids to be obese at the age of 5.

The researchers do not know whether long-term bottle-feedin...

Shop to make breast milk ice cream

2011-02-25T11:00:27Z

LONDON (Reuters) - A specialist ice cream parlor plans to serve up breast milk ice cream and says people should think of it as an organic, free-range treat.

The breast milk concoction, called the "Baby Gaga," will be available from Friday at the Icecreamists restaurant in London's Covent G...

London shop to make breast milk ice cream

2011-02-24T07:30:16Z

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - A specialist ice cream parlor plans to serve up breast milk ice cream and says people should think of it as an organic, free-range treat.

The breast milk concoction, called the "Baby Gaga," will be available from Friday at the Icecreamists restaurant in London's Covent Garden

Breast-feeding supplies deductible, IRS rules

2011-02-10T17:00:20Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Breast pumps and other lactation supplies are now tax deductible as medical expenses, the Internal Revenue Service said on Thursday, reversing a long-held position.

The new ruling means that families can use pre-tax funds from their flexible spending accounts and health savings...

Surgeon General calls for more breastfeeding

2011-01-21T08:00:10Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - America's chief doctor called on Americans to support breast-feeding on Thursday and outlined guidelines for mothers and communities to support that most natural nutrition system.

Studies have shown numerous benefits for babies, mothers and overall healthcare when newborns are breast-fed for the recommended minimum of six months.

Reuters Health) - All infant formulas may not be equal when it comes to babies' weight gain over their first months of life, a new study finds.

In a study that followed 56 formula-fed infants, researchers found that babies on hypoallergenic formula stayed close to the "normal" weight-gain pattern seen among breastfed infants, while those on standard formula packed on pounds more qu...

CAPITAL CULTURE: Capitol pump room serves moms

2010-12-16T01:00:06Z

CAPITAL CULTURE: Congress' pump room lets Capitol's moms multitask, legislating and feeding

In the basement of the Capitol, behind a heavy frosted glass door secured by an electronic combination lock, is a 12- by 10-foot room where many of Congress' new mothers go to take care of business.

Not the business of writing legislation or hashing out political deals — although all of that and more goes on behind this particular closed door.

No, the main...

U.S. cautious on breast milk sharing as trend grows

2010-11-30T13:30:36Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials are cautioning new parents about sharing breast milk as a growing number of women are using social networking and other websites to share their milk instead of turning to infant formula.

Health experts have long promoted breast-feeding as the "perfect food" to provide babies with needed nut...

Best Christmas Gifts for Babies: 6 Months to One Year

2010-11-30T12:40:06Z

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Bottle Feeding vs. Breastfeeding

2010-11-30T12:37:25Z

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New Mommy Tips

2010-11-29T14:54:25Z

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Move to help mums is an empty gesture

2010-11-29T15:00:41Z

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Getting Great Birth Annoucement Ideas

2010-11-29T14:29:52Z

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Your Baby Monitor or Hidden Camera Can Put Your Family in Danger

2010-11-29T14:54:12Z

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Top Christmas Picks for Your Baby's Development: Birth to 6 Month

2010-11-29T14:54:07Z

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National Day of Listening: Birth Story Version

2010-11-29T14:29:50Z

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Finding the Best Non-toxic, Green Bassinets for Your Baby

2010-11-29T14:33:27Z

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Antiepileptic Drugs May Not Harm Breast-Fed Children

2010-11-29T14:46:43Z

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Women Taking Certain Epilepsy Drugs Can Safely Breast-Feed, Study Suggests

2010-11-29T14:35:13Z

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Creating a Nighttime Routine for a Baby

2010-11-29T14:53:47Z

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Causes and Treatment of Infant Gas

2010-11-29T14:53:45Z

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How to Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil on a Baby's Skin

2010-11-29T14:38:06Z

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Another Crib Recall - Bassettbaby Cribs

2010-11-29T14:29:40Z

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Cake Pops for Baby Showers

2010-11-29T14:29:35Z

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We Ask, You Tell: The Baby Gear No New Mom Should Be Without

2010-11-29T14:46:04Z

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Avoiding Food Allergy in Infants - Advice for Parents

2010-11-29T14:53:03Z

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Supporting Baby's Language Development

2010-11-29T14:33:06Z

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Warning Signs and Symptoms of Illness in Newborns

2010-11-29T14:53:01Z

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The New-Dad's Guide to Baby Bonding

2010-11-29T14:47:13Z

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Best and Worst Baby Advice Ever

2010-11-29T14:29:24Z

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How can I make my baby feed while he is teething?

2010-11-29T14:47:13Z

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Object permanence and the age at which children acquire it (II)

2010-11-29T14:52:49Z

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Stop Obesity Early

2010-11-29T14:47:12Z

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Baby Teething Symptoms - Fussiness, Red Cheeks, Drooling and More

2010-11-29T14:52:44Z

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Gestational Period Depends on Structure of Placenta: Research

2010-11-29T14:42:21Z

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Setting a Routine

2010-11-29T14:47:11Z

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Smart Spending Baby Food

2010-05-20T09:45:57Z

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2005 file photo, a father holds his baby as bottles of milk are seen in the foreground in Alpharetta, Ga. Feeding a newborn can cost very little if you nurse, but the cost quickly rises if you ever use formula and it spirals once you start buying baby food. Even breast-feeding costs money, especially when the mother needs to pump and store milk. (AP Photo/Ric Feld, file)

California News - November 11, 2008

2010-10-06T12:46:00Z

Lorraine Torres is a coveted baby center hostess at California Adventure Baby Care Center. Rocking chairs and privacy curtains are available for nursing moms. Torres, who is a grandmother, loves helping new moms. ..//ADDITIONAL INFO: This story is about the best places to breastfeed your baby in Fritz Jean holds in newborn baby Quincy during an interview Tuesday, Jan.13, 2009 at his apartment in the Queens borough of New York.(AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)

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Breastfeed Protest Against Facebook

2010-04-09T05:37:38Z

Jan 16, 2009 - Palo Alto , California, USA - (L-R) SHIRLEY POWERS, BARBARA BAXTER BENMAN, RUTH CHIPPENDALE, DENLEY RAFFERTY, GAIL SREDANOVIC and

California News - November 10, 2008

2010-04-09T17:03:18Z

The dumpster at the Lander Marketplace Shopping Center in Turlock(11/10/2008) where a newborn baby was found Saturday, November 8, 2008 late afternoon

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