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• CPSC Issues New Inclined Infant Sleeper Warning In Wake of New Study’s Findings

  November 8, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new study has led to additional warnings about the potentially fatal risks of infant inclined sleepers.

• FDA Proposes Guidance On Conducting Clinical Trials For Newborns

  August 1, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  New draft guidance issued by the FDA gives recommendations on conducting clinical trials involving newborns.

• NICU Nursing Care Problems Linked To Workload, Pressures: Study

  November 19, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that a nurse's perception of job difficulty and stress is linked to whether they miss patient care in neonatal intensive care units.

• New Standards For Baby-Changing Products Approved By CPSC

  July 5, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The CPSC approved new standards for baby changing products last month, in an effort to prevent infant injuries and deaths.

• Jaundice Meters Recalled After Misinterpretations Result In Severe Injuries

  June 25, 2018

  Russell Maas

  Following reports of displays being misinterpreted, some Draeger jaundice meters have been recalled due to potential misdiagnosis of jaundice in infants.

• Too Many Infants Still Put in Unsafe Sleeping Conditions: Report

  June 18, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that parents and caregivers are still placing infants in unsafe sleeping situations far too often, increasing the risk of crib deaths.

• High Chair Safety Standards Approved by CPSC

  June 14, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The CPSC has issued new standards for infant and toddler high chairs, to prevent falls and injuries.

• Infant Incline Sleepers Pose Serious Risks When Baby is Not Restrained: CPSC

  June 12, 2018

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC is warning parents to use restraints with inclining infant sleepers, following reports of babies rolling over and suffocating.

• Risks of Death Higher When Non-Parents Watch Infants: Study

  April 10, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study shows that family and friends are more likely to put an infant at risk of sudden infant death syndrome than parents, by failing to place the baby in a crib, not positioning them correctly, or leaving dangerous objects in the sleeping area.

• Safe Sleeping Practices for Babies Still Often Not Implemented: CDC

  January 10, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC reports that far too many parents still place their infants in unsafe sleeping positions and put dangerous and potentially deadly items in their cribs.