CPSC Approves Rules Banning Inclined Infant Sleepers and Crib Bumpers
The CPSC has finalized new rules which ban the sale of inclined infant sleepers and crib bumpers in the United States.
Tag Archives: Infant
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Prenatal Intravenous Magnesium Fails to Reduce Cerebral Palsy Risks, Study Finds
A new study finds giving magnesium to women late in their pregnancy does not appear to help prevent cerebral palsy.
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Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitor Recall Issued Over Lithium Ion Battery Fire Risks
Following nearly two dozen reports of overheating incidents in Europe, the CPSC announced a recall of nearly 13,000 Philips Avent digital video baby monitors due to the risk of overheating…
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Off-Label Use of Hospira Potassium Phosphate Injections On Infants Carries Aluminum Toxicity Risks: FDA Warns
The FDA is warning doctors not to prescribe Hospira potassium phosphate injections to infants, due to the risk of aluminum toxicity.
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FDA Proposes New Baby Food Lead Limits Amid Continuing Concerns About Autism, ADHD and Other Risks from Metals in Baby Food
The FDA has proposed new limits for the amount of lead allowed in processed baby food products in an effort to reduce children's exposure to the toxic heavy metal.
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Study Calls for Early Intervention, Monitoring of Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Infants and Toddlers
A new study reveals that early treatment for traumatic brain injuries suffered by infants and toddlers could help avoid developmental disorders.
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Toxic Metals in Baby Food Remains a “Pervasive” Problem, According to Testing By Bloomberg Law
New testing finds there is still a problem with toxic metals in baby food, despite concerns being raised two years ago by a congressional report.
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Medrol, Similar Glucocorticoids Failed to Improve Infants Heart Surgery Outcomes, Study Warns
A new study finds glucocorticoids like Medrol do little to help improve outcomes of infants undergoing heart surgery.
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Do Not Use Infant Head-Shaped Pillows Due to Suffocation and Death Risk, FDA Warns
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to stop using infant head shaping pillows due to the risks of suffocation and death.
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RoundUp Exposure Just Before Birth Linked to Liver Damage, Study Warns
A new study warns that Roundup exposure just before birth could lead to liver damage in newborns.
