Why Many Ethiopian Babies Aren't Fed the Right Way
Researchers looked at 107 studies about how babies under two years old are fed in Ethiopia. They found that most babies aren't getting the feeding practices …
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Daily Eggs Don't Boost Baby Brain Development in Guatemala Study
Researchers in Guatemala tested whether giving babies one egg per day would help them grow smarter and healthier. They studied 1,200 babies for 6 months, …
Read MoreMom's Mood After Birth May Affect When Babies Start Solid Foods
A large study of nearly 2,300 mothers and babies found that moms experiencing sadness or low mood after giving birth (called postpartum depression) tend to …
Read MoreWhat Foods Should You Give Your Baby? A Study on Variety
Researchers wanted to understand what foods parents are giving babies when they start eating solid foods (around 4-6 months old). They surveyed 344 parents …
Read MoreHow Baby Feeding Choices Affect Tooth Decay Risk
Researchers followed over 3,500 families in Shanghai from birth through age 5 to understand how early feeding practices affect children's tooth decay. They …
Read MoreDoctor Visits During Pregnancy Help Kids Eat Better Foods
Researchers in Bangladesh wanted to understand if pregnant women who received good prenatal care had children who ate healthier foods. They studied data from …
Read MoreWhy Many Young Kids in Africa Aren't Getting Enough Healthy Foods
Researchers in Ivory Coast studied what 407 young children between 6 and 36 months old were eating every day. They found that most kids were drinking milk and …
Read MoreNew Baby Food Mix Could Fight Vitamin A Deficiency
Researchers in Ghana created a new baby food blend using orange-fleshed sweet potato, Bambara groundnut, and brown rice to help babies get the nutrients they …
Read MoreFoods Rich in Fat and Vitamin A May Help Protect Kids from Malaria
Researchers in Burkina Faso studied 452 young children to understand how different foods affect malaria and anemia risk. They found that children who ate more …
Read MoreWhy Half of Young Kids in Ethiopia Aren't Getting Enough Vitamin A
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 522 families to understand why many young children (ages 6-23 months) aren't eating enough vitamin A-rich foods. They found …
Read MoreHow You Introduce Solid Foods May Shape Your Baby's Taste Preferences
Researchers wanted to know if the way parents introduce solid foods to babies affects what flavors kids like as they grow. They studied three different …
Read MoreTeaching Families About Nutrition Helps Moms and Kids Stay Healthier
A large study in Nepal looked at whether a nutrition education program called Suaahara helped families learn better ways to feed babies and keep mothers …
Read MoreDoes Extra Protein for Babies Really Prevent Weight Gain?
Researchers looked at 20 studies involving babies aged 6-23 months to see if giving them more protein would help prevent obesity and keep them healthier. They …
Read MoreWhy Starting Solid Foods Matters: A Rare Vitamin K Bleeding Case
Doctors found a 9-month-old baby who had a serious brain bleed caused by low vitamin K levels, even though the baby received vitamin K at birth. This is very …
Read MoreDoes India's Child Nutrition Program Help Babies Eat Better?
India has a big program called ICDS that helps young children get better nutrition. Researchers looked at nearly 60,000 babies aged 6-23 months to see if the …
Read MoreWhat Doctors Really Tell Parents About Starting Baby Foods
A major survey of 550 doctors, allergists, and nutrition experts across Europe asked what advice they give parents about introducing solid foods to …
Read MoreWhy Half of Parents Start Baby Food Too Early
A new study looked at how well parents follow guidelines about when to introduce solid foods to babies and whether they give vitamin D supplements. Researchers …
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