Tag: Infant / Child Care
Risk Factors for Sleep-Related Suffocation, Infant Death Identified
Adjusted odds highest for sleep-related suffocation, unexplained infant death for infants not sharing room with mother, caregiver
Fewer Postpartum Visits Occurred During Pandemic
Largest declines seen among Black individuals, young people, and those without insurance
Risk Factors for Sleep-Related Suffocation, Infant Death Identified
Adjusted odds highest for sleep-related suffocation, unexplained infant death for infants not sharing room with mother, caregiver
Lead Toxin Concerns Spur Recall of Toddler Sippy Cups
Portion of cup that contains lead was not tested in a safety lab because it was not meant to be exposed under normal use
Clinical Report Addresses Need for POCUS Guidelines for NICU
Hospital-wide POCUS committee should be established, have oversight responsibilities for implementation and QA of POCUS program
Despite Pleas From Pediatric Groups, Biden Balks at Declaring RSV a Health Emergency
Emergency declaration would have allowed a more flexible response by pediatric practices and for FEMA assistance
Hospitalizations Up Among Infants Younger Than 6 Months During Omicron
No increase seen in prevalence of indicators of severe disease among these hospitalized infants
Infants Less Likely Than Other Household Members to Get COVID-19
Even breastfeeding infants exposed to COVID-19 do not appear to have higher risk for infection than other children, adults in the household
Infant Head-Shaping Pillows Are Useless and Dangerous to Baby, FDA Warns
Health care providers should discourage the use of infant head-shaping pillows and educate patients about the risks
U.S. Purchases of Specialized Infant Formula Exceed Estimated Need
5.5 percent of formula purchased from 2017 to 2019 was hypoallergenic; 59 percent of formula purchased was lactose-reduced
