Best Sensory Play Toys (2026): Panda Crate Named Top Subscription for Early Sensory Development by Expert Consumers

Expert Consumers has recognized KiwiCo's Panda Crate as a leading subscription supporting early sensory development in infants and toddlers. The announcement highlights growing interest among parents ...
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Psychologists clash over the safety and effects of the cry it out parenting strategy

Few parenting topics spark as much debate as the "cry it out" method. While some experts warn it causes psychological harm, a study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry argues it does not ...

One mom admits she sometimes lets her baby play alone in bed for an hour after waking up because “I desperately need the break”

She posted it almost as a confession: most mornings, she lets her baby stay in the crib alone for close to an hour after waking up. Not crying, just babbling, grabbing at toes, staring at the ceiling.

MDARD: Recalled ByHeart infant formula continues to be sold in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is warning parents that a recalled baby formula is still being found for sale on store shelves in the state. ByHeart infant ...

Babies exposed to poverty show delays in motor development as early as six months

Poverty can affect babies' motor development as early as six months of age. This is the conclusion of the first Brazilian ...

Best Baby Subscription Boxes (2026): Panda Crate Named Top Early Learning Subscription by Expert Consumers

Panda Crate by KiwiCo has been named the top early learning subscription in Expert Consumers' latest review of the best baby subscription boxes. The independent evaluation highlights Panda Crate's ...

New round of testing finds lead in half of baby formulas

Consumer Reports found contaminants at potentially concerning levels in more than half of the products it tested.
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State officials still finding recalled ByHeart infant formula on store shelves

ByHeart infant formula that has been recalled in relation to an outbreak of infant botulism is still on sale in Michigan, according to state officials. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural ...

Homelessness is rising fast among a surprising group: Infants and toddlers

The Hechinger Report reports homelessness among infants and toddlers surged by 23% from 2021 to 2023, impacting nearly ...

Audit finds widespread inconsistency and delays in oversight of Vermont's child care facilities

A state audit published Thursday has identified sprawling problems with how Vermont oversees child care programs, including ...

MDARD issues warning about recalled baby formula still being found in stores

MDARD says it is still finding ByHeart infant formula at some stores across the state despite a recall that was issued last November.
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COVID-19 lockdown timing tied to changes in executive function

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A longitudinal study tracking UK children from toddlerhood to early school age reveals how the timing of pandemic disruption shaped the development and stability of executive ...