The oldest sibling is usually the most responsible, while the youngest tends to be more daring and adventurous. These are typical assumptions about birth order, but a new study insists they’re probably very wrong. The study, which was led by Brent Roberts and Rodica Damian, both of whom are researchers at the University of Illinois, […]
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A new study reveals that infants feel pain just like adults. In fact, the study suggests that babies may actually be more sensitive to pain than their adult counterparts. The study, which was carried out by Oxford University researchers, involved the use of an MRI scanner capable of taking scans of the human brain. Infants […]
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Researchers in the United States have found that many premature infants are being exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals contained in plastics. The most concerning substance is called phthalate, or DEHP, which is used in medical equipment. DEHP helps make plastics softer and more flexible, making it an ideal component in crafting breathing tubes, intraveneous lines, […]
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New research from the University of Carolina at Greensboro finds that the way a mother responds to her baby’s crying has a lot to do with her own experiences as a child. The University of Carolina study, which also involved researchers from Fuller Theological Seminary and Hebrew University of Jurusalem, included roughly 250 women who […]
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Want your kids to eat well and lead healthy lives? Then get them started while they’re still in diapers, a new research publication suggests. The publication, which can be found in the journal Pediatrics, is based on eleven studies of child eating patterns. The researchers behind the studies examined children under one year of age […]
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Parenthood is full of constant surprises! And regardless of how much research you do, baby books you buy, and other parents you consult with you are bound to be flabbergasted on a regular basis during baby’s first year of existence. Plus, everything from your social life to leaving the house (and what you bring when […]
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