INFANTS

A Reading, Pennsylvania woman, Michele Kalina, is being charged with 5 counts of murder for killing her own infants. Updated.

This article explains the basic signs of dehydration in infants.

Bronchiolitis is the number one reason that infants are admitted to the hospital. Scientists now believe that these infants are predisposed to getting severe cases of bronchiolitis and it is likely genetic.

Photographs taken of deceased and near-deceased infants by charity Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep gives parents of those little angels who dwell amongst us for just a moment a lifelong memory.

According to the National Institute of Health, researchers have found that premature infants that were breastfed were less likely to return to the hospital than those who were not.

The NIH recently published a study that shows the benefits of breast milk for pre-term infants. The study is published in the October 1, 2007 issue of Pediatrics.

Doctors should wait three minutes before clamping and cutting the umbilical cord after birth, according to a senior lecturer in obstetrics at the University of Liverpool.

Music has always been known as a universal language. Even though infants do not communicate through words, they communicate through actions. This article describes the importance of music and repetition for infants.

We as mothers want to keep our babies safe from getting seriously ill. This article will give mothers a sense of awareness on RSV and how to keep our infants and babies healthy and well.

As a genetic disorder affecting the live birth of female infants, Aicardi syndrome can lead to significant health complications and early death.

We assume today that anesthesia is used as a matter of course on our children, especially our babies. Guess what? It may not be, even for painful surgical procedures like circumcision.

A daycare center in Lafayette, Tennessee, has been closed and the daycare license of the owner, Paulette Colter has been suspended after three crying infants were found hidden in a storage room, according to CNN.

Breastfeeding best source of nutrition for infants, against childhood illnesses, especially beneficial for premature infants. Alcohol in breastmilk expose infants to health concerns. Milkscreen detects alcohol in breastmilk.

As the skin matures, it will have a better method of protecting itself and most often these conditions completely disappear altogether.

A study found that colicky infants taking the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri were crying 146 minutes less daily at the end of 28 days. Could this be a colic cure?

Some tips from a parent of a 16-month old for handling doctor appointments for infants and toddlers.

This article explores diarrhea as it relates to infants, including what to watch out for and when parents should seek medical consultation.

Around your infant everyday, sometimes you miss the obvious. Learn how to recognize signs and message therapy technique's you can do at home. From a mother's experience.

They may not have any teeth yet, but infants and toddlers can still get cavities and gum disease. It's important for parents to begin good dental hygiene for their child at a young age to prevent "bottle mouth" in infants and cavities in baby teeth.

Thyroid problems in children if left untreated can become a very serious problem. It is imperative that newborns are tested within the first few days. A thyroid problem that goes untreated in infants can lead to physical and mental development problems

Written about how overfeeding of infants not only creates short term physical effects, but also long-term mental and physical effects on the child later in life. It also gives ways to try and avoid having an obese baby.

Here is a look at some online games for infants to keep them happy.

An overview of 'kangeroo care'- what it is and how it benefits preterm infants.