Plastics Chemical Could Remain on Market Despite Ban Dec 3, 2008
Scientists have linked phthalates to reproductive and developmental abnormalities in fetuses and infants. However, a from CPSC raises new questions on how the agency will implement the ban. (OMB Watch)
Water nitrate levels prompt warning in Trempealeau Dec 3, 2008
TREMPEALEAU Officials are warning residents not to give village water to infants 6 months or younger due to high nitrate levels ... Residents with infants 6 months or younger should call the village office at (608) 534-6434, he said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Preemies' Low Blood Pressure Linked to SIDS Dec 3, 2008
Preterm infants already at higher risk for SIDS and this may be why, researchers say ... MONDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Premature infants often have lower-than-normal blood pressure that persists during the first six months of life and may be one reason these infants are more prone to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Australian researchers suggest ... For the study, Horne's team monitored the heart rates of 25 premature infants, comparing them with 20 infants born at term. (MEDLINEplus)
Grandmother Fights SIDS Dec 3, 2008
She wants to do everything in her power to educate caregivers as to the care of infants, and to decrease the likelihood that newborn blessing will fall victim to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ... And as a grandparent, Spaulding has an expanded perspective on the care of infants. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Kids And Kidney Stones Dec 3, 2008
Some as young as infants and toddlers. Kidney stones are collections of minerals in urine that crystalize and bind together. (W-USA News, DC)
Deaths linked to tainted milk rise in China Dec 2, 2008
NEW: 294,000 infants have suffered from urinary ailments, authorities say ... BEIJING, China (CNN) -- Six Chinese infants may have died from consuming melamine-tainted milk powder, twice the number previously reported by the government, the Ministry of Health said Monday ... The Ministry of Health said it has screened more than 22 million infants and children since September 10 and found that contaminated milk has sickened nearly 300,000 children -- a six-fold increase from the previous total of... (CNN -- International)
The Parenting Place Dec 2, 2008
Our little boss wrote on Nov 19, 2008 7:41 AM:" OK, I'm not off to the greatest start with my resolution get in better shape, but ...CM is exactly right about trying to involve the little ones in our exercise routines. I was able to do a good amount of walking and playing around the playground with Ella during the nice weather months. It's certainly more of a challenge when the temperatures are below freezing, but as she gets older, her attention span increases along with her eagerness to do... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
China melamine death toll rises Dec 2, 2008
The health ministry had until now said four infants had died after consuming the toxic compound, used to give the appearance of enhanced protein content ... A total of 294,000 infants are reported to have suffered "urinary system abnormalities" such as kidney stones due to tainted milk. (BBC News)
N.M. baby dies from illness tied to formula Dec 2, 2008
The worrisome germ can cause meningitis, bloodstream infections or a deadly intestinal inflammation in newborns, especially premature infants or others with weakened immune systems. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Baby Formula Bacteria May Have Killed Infant Dec 2, 2008
Health Secretary Dr. Alfredo Vigil says mothers should breast feed their infants when possible. Share. (Fox News)
Avoiding Holiday Hazards At Home Dec 2, 2008
When decorating the tree, be careful to put some of the trimmings up high enough so infants and toddlers and pets can't get to them. Decorations, like tinsel, are tempting to put in their mouths and ornaments are frequently breakable. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Nigeria: Nafdac On Waiting Game On Killer Syrup Dec 2, 2008
As the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) continues the nationwide mopping up of existing bottles of 'My Pikin' Teething Mixture that allegedly led to the death of about 40 infants in various parts of the country, strong indications have emerged that the Agency will issue a comprehensive statement on the incident today. Meanwhile, Barewa Pharmaceuticals Ltd., manufacturers of the drug, has denied any admission of error in purchasing the chemical used in... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Jos Riots - Death Toll Hits 400 Dec 2, 2008
Ten corpses wrapped in blankets, two of them infants, lay behind him. A doctor in one hospital said he had received 25 bodies and 154 injured persons. (allAfrica.com)
Testing newborns for HIV can save lives Dec 2, 2008
Far too few pregnant women know their HIV status and in 2007 less than 10 percent of infants born to HIV-positive mothers were tested for the virus before they were two months old, the report said ... "Today, no infants should have to die of AIDS," WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said in a statement. (International Herald Tribune)
J&J to recall gas relief dye free drops Dec 2, 2008
(Reuters) Johnson on Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company announced on Monday an urgent voluntary nationwide recall of infants' Mylicon (R) gas relief dye free drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining due to possible metal fragments ... Says JJMCP voluntarily recalling about 12,000 units of infants' mylicon gas ... Save on Mylicon infants' gas relief drops when you order online. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
New HIV Cases Could Be Reduced By 95% With Universal Voluntary Testing And Immediate Treatment, Mathematical Model Shows Dec 2, 2008
9, 2006) Antiretroviral therapy (ART) for infants born with HIV infection may be most effective when given in their first five months of life, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of The. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Infant death toll from Chinese tainted milk scandal raised to 6 Dec 2, 2008
The government had previously set the death toll at three infants, with 50,000 others made ill after consuming milk laced with melamine, an industrial chemical used in plastics and fertilizers. The substance, which has also been found in eggs and animal feed, was added to thicken watered-down milk and fool tests that measure protein content. (International Herald Tribune)
Don't rationalize the evil of terrorism Dec 2, 2008
Don't rationalize the evil of terrorism. Article:Don't rationalize the evil of terrorism:/c/a/2008/12/01/ED2N14DRM3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Applied Biosystems – Part of Life Technologies – Helps China Respond to Melamine Contamination in Dairy Products : Government and Industr Dec 2, 2008
More than 94,000 infants and young children have been treated for health issues related to tainted infant formula and other products. China is responding to this issue with a series of actions that include increased food safety testing. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
China: 6 babies may have died from tainted milk Dec 2, 2008
BEIJING China's Health Ministry said six babies may have died after consuming tainted milk powder, up from a previous official toll of three, and announced a six-fold increase in its tally of infants sickened in the scandal to nearly 300,000. It was the first time since Sept. 21 that health authorites have revised the total number of babies sickened by milk powered adulterated with the industrial chemical melamine. (Yahoo News)
The Archipelago Dec 2, 2008
South Sulawesi Health Agency has records of 10 infants dying from malnutrition between January and October this year and 94 other cases of acute malnutrition which were followed by clinical symptoms known as Marasmus kwashiorkor. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
UN officials launch 'Year of the Gorilla' Dec 2, 2008
They are also hunted for meat and their infants are captured for pets. A report released in August by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and other groups warned that nearly half of the world's 634 species and subspecies of primates are threatened with extinction from human activity. (AZCentral -- News)
Ministry: 6 infants possibly died of tainted milk powder Dec 2, 2008
BEIJING, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Six Chinese infants might have died from consuming melamine-tainted milk powder, the country's Ministry of Health (MOH) said here on Monday ... Meanwhile, 861 infants were still receiving treatment for kidney problems caused by tainted milk powder by last Thursday, the ministry said ... The figure dropped by about 200 from the previous week, when the number of hospitalized infants stood at 1,041. (Xinhuanet, China)
7 ways to help your baby fall asleep Dec 2, 2008
Generally, infants between four and 15 months nap for one to two hours in the morning about two hours after waking up, and again in the afternoon for one to two hours ... "Other infants need help learning to nap because it's not as natural even at this young age to sleep during the day," says West. (CNN -- Law)
Newborns exposed to maternal smoking more irritable, difficult to soothe Dec 2, 2008
Researchers from The Miriam Hospital's Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine say early identification and targeted intervention efforts aimed at both infants and parents may help prevent possible disruption in early maternal-infant bonding and, ultimately, long-term adverse outcomes ... All infants were then assessed using the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Network Neurobehavioral Scale, a tool developed for the National Institutes of Health to measure the effects of prenatal drug... (EurekAlert!)
NM Dept. Of Health Recommends Breastfeeding After Infant Dies Of Rare Illness Dec 2, 2008
Now the state is advising safe ways to feed infants, including breastfeeding ... The infants who tested positive had different strains and are not linked. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Premier in line for more water torture Dec 2, 2008
In November 2006 the American Dental Association announced that baby formulas made up with fluoridated water should be avoided for infants younger than six months. The Australian Dental Association and the National Health and Medical Research Council came on line with similar suggestions: babies six months to a year should have only about 600ml of fluoridated water, increasing slightly as the child grows. (The Australian)
Nigeria toll rises; army restores calm Dec 1, 2008
Ten corpses wrapped in blankets, two of them infants, lay behind him awaiting burial rites. A doctor at one of the main city hospitals said he had received 25 corpses and 154 injured since the unrest began. (Boston Globe)
Study links asthma rate to birth month Dec 1, 2008
Seventy percent of infants are infected with the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in their first 12 months of life. It can cause everything from a mild cold to pneumonia. (Boston Globe)
Empty Stockings Dec 1, 2008
Since 1900, Florence Crittenton Home has maintained a strong tradition of caring for young women, infants and children. The home has served over 15,000 mothers, babies and adoptive families over the last 108 years. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Contaminated Baby Formula Fears Hit U.S. Dec 1, 2008
The FDA came under fire recently for failing to set safety standards after large doses of melamine, as much as 10,000 parts per million, caused the deaths of three infants in China and made 50-thousand others sick ... The FDA came under fire recently for failing to set safety standards after large doses of melamine, as much as 10,000 parts per million, caused the deaths of three infants in China and made 50-thousand others sick. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Africa: New Report Advocates Early HIV Testing Dec 1, 2008
Yet, in 2007, less than 10 per cent of infants born to mothers living with HIV were tested before they were two-months-old. Increased testing during pregnancy. (allAfrica.com)
FDA Sets Safe Level of Melamine Con... Dec 1, 2008
No illnesses have been reported that are associated with the U.S. formula, but four infants have died from the tainted Chinese infant formula. Several thousand others have been hospitalized. (Suite101.com)
* Troops quell Nigerian election violence Dec 1, 2008
Ten corpses wrapped in blankets, two of them infants, lay behind him. A doctor at one of the citys main hospitals said he had received 25 corpses and 154 injured since the unrest began. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Have a safe and Happy Holiday Dec 1, 2008
postpartum), Infants, and Children (up to 5 yrs. who have qualifying incomes, with a supplemental food and nutrition education opportunity. (Cameron Observer, MO)
FDA sets 'safe' melamine levels in baby formula Dec 1, 2008
According to the World Health Organization, contaminated infant formula in has killed four babies and caused more than 47,000 infants and children to be hospitalized with possible kidney stones ... According to the FDA's updated Interim Safety Assessment, infants are more vulnerable to the combination than are older children or adults because formula could be the infants' sole source of nutrition. (CNN)
Owner hopes to turn ISSCS infirmary into art studio Dec 1, 2008
Africano bought the administration building, the infirmary, the eight Boys Row buildings and the infants and toddlers building in 1991 ... Africano found buyers for the Boys Row buildings and turned the infants and toddlers building into a residence. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
• To do for you Dec 1, 2008
Topics: classroom instruction and hands-on practice with emergency procedures for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, chest compression and choking response for adults and infants. Cost is 50. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Religion listings Dec 1, 2008
Nursery care is offered for infants and toddlers. Register by calling the church office. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Early diagnosis plea on World Aids day Dec 1, 2008
A combined report from the United Nation's Children's Fund (Unicef), the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the UN Programme on HIV/Aids (UNAids) says the majority of infants in the developing world are not tested for the virus until they are 18 months. Last year less than ten per cent of infants born to HIV-positive mothers were tested before they were two months old ... But Unicef says a new test, dubbed the dry blood spot (DBS) test could spot the... (InTheNews.co.uk)
Whooping Cough Vaccine for Parents and Family Members Beneficial ... Dec 1, 2008
Whooping Cough Vaccine for Parents and Family Members Beneficial to Infants ... Whooping Cough Vaccine for Parents and Family Members Beneficial to Infants ... Whooping Cough Vaccine for Parents and Family Members Beneficial to Infants. (MedIndia)
FDA finds more traces of melamine in... Dec 1, 2008
FDA has not set a melamine safety threshold for infants ... The testing program was initiated after contaminated infant formula in China was linked to thousands of illnesses and a number of deaths among infants ... The agency said it did not have enough data to set a safety threshold for infants. (CNN -- Law)
High levels of prenatal smoking exposure affect sleep patterns in preterm neonates Dec 1, 2008
A study in the Dec. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first to show that high levels of prenatal smoking exposure strongly modify sleep patterns in preterm neonates, which places infants at a higher risk for developmental difficulties that could persist throughout early and middle childhood ... Neonates born to mothers who did not smoke at all during the pregnancy were placed in the control group; infants born to mothers who smoked less than 10 cigarettes per day were placed in the low smoking... (EurekAlert!)
Family adopts three children Nov 30, 2008
We also have a great need for homes willing to care for sibling groups of three or more and for infants and toddlers. Couples like the Roaches go through a 10-week training program for foster and adoptive parents. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Whooping cough vaccine call Nov 30, 2008
A team in Edinburgh called for the policy change after the deaths of two young infants from whooping cough in their hospital ... Pertussis infections in young infants are rare but, in a way, are the only ones that really matter and a lot of what is done is aimed at preventing them ... "Pertussis infections in young infants are rare but, in a way, are the only ones that really matter and a lot of what is done is aimed at preventing them," he said. (BBC News -- Health)
Common Cold Virus Came From Birds? Nov 30, 2008
Infection can also lead to more severe illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia, which can result in hospitalisation, especially in infants and immunocompromised patients. HMPV infection is most common during the winter and it is believed to cause up to 10% of respiratory illnesses in children. (Science Daily)
FDA Sets Safe Level For Infant Formula Contaminant Nov 30, 2008
"The FDA has been collecting and analyzing samples of domestically manufactured infant formula for the presence of melamine and melamine-related compounds," the "To date, FDA tests have found extremely low levels of melamine in one infant formula sample and extremely low levels of cyanuric acid in another. The levels were so low that they do not pose a health risk to infants:". Previous Stories. (KCRA 3, CA)
Consumers need better oversight of food imports Nov 30, 2008
It has already sent about 54,000 Chinese consumers to the hospital and caused the deaths of at least four infants. And it has thus far been found in 14 imported cookie, candy and beverage products in the United States. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Shipp: Thanksgiving holiday can be bittersweet Nov 30, 2008
It's too bad we can't tell these infants a couple of things they need to know before they set out on life's journey. We need to tell them how lucky they are. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tech Helps Curb Infant Blindness Nov 30, 2008
The ability to screen infants from a distance is an important development, said Dr. Antonio Capone, director of vitreoretinal fellowship training at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Capone recently completed a five-year international study to evaluate RetCamII's effectiveness. (Yahoo News -- Children's Health)
U.S. sets melamine safety threshold for formula Nov 30, 2008
"The levels were so low ... that they do not cause a health risk to infants," Sundlof said. "Parents using infant formula should continue using U.S.-manufactured infant formula. Switching away from one of these infant formulas to alternate diets or homemade formulas could result in infants not receiving the complete nutrition required.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Heels for babies hit the UK Nov 30, 2008
"If you think about it - some mums think it's pretty to get their baby's ears pierced and that can be painful. These shoes are nothing like that - they're completely soft, comfortable and safe for the baby."Hailed as the next big thing in the US, the shoes are soft booties designed to look like adult high heels. Discuss this item in our forums. (Bounty)
The Parenting Place Nov 29, 2008
Our little boss wrote on Nov 19, 2008 7:41 AM:" OK, I'm not off to the greatest start with my resolution get in better shape, but ...CM is exactly right about trying to involve the little ones in our exercise routines. I was able to do a good amount of walking and playing around the playground with Ella during the nice weather months. It's certainly more of a challenge when the temperatures are below freezing, but as she gets older, her attention span increases along with her eagerness to do... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Small Melamine Amounts in Formula Are Safe, FDA Says (Update2) Nov 29, 2008
Switching infants from these or other formulas may mean the babies receive inadequate nutrition, he said. Melamine, a chemical used in plastics and fertilizer, also has been found in Chinese eggs and feed for farmed fish. (Bloomberg)
FDA defends U.S. infant formula Nov 29, 2008
She added that extra precautions needed to be taken, especially to ensure "that infants aren't getting that (melamine/cyanuric acid) combination from a variety of formula.". Two other infant formula makers, Hain Celestial Group Incand privately held PBM Nutritionals defended their products this week, saying their own tests had shown no traces of melamine. (Scientific American)
City Officials Say Water Supply Is Safe to Drink Nov 29, 2008
A letter released by city officials states: "People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk in infection by microbes are available from the EPA's (Environmental Protection Agency) Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.". According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, "Coliforms are a... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
J&J to recall gas relief dye free drops Nov 29, 2008
(Reuters) Johnson on Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company announced on Monday an urgent voluntary nationwide recall of infants' Mylicon (R) gas relief dye free drops (simethicone-antigas) non-staining due to possible metal fragments ... Says JJMCP voluntarily recalling about 12,000 units of infants' mylicon gas ... Save on Mylicon infants' gas relief drops when you order online. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Americans' food stamp use nears all-time high Nov 29, 2008
In 2009, the new Congress will also have to deal with renewing the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act, which includes school breakfast and lunch programs and the Women, Infants and Children program that provides money for specific foods such as milk and infant formula. The act is due to expire in September 2009, and Sen. (Cincinnati Nation)
Childhood Constipation Just As Serious As Asthma Nov 29, 2008
3, 2008) Infants who experience viral respiratory illnesses with wheezing are known to be at increased risk for developing asthma later during childhood. Using new molecular techniques to identify different. (Science Daily)
Virtual Ears And The Cocktail Party Effect Nov 29, 2008
Even a 28 week old foetus will respond to sound, and newborn infants can distinguish different types of speech sound. Our hearing continues to develop throughout childhood, including the ability to distinguish between sounds coming from different directions and to understand speech in difficult acoustic environments, such as a busy room with many echoes. (Science Daily)
OLYMPICS: IOC praise of Beijing Games is criticized Nov 29, 2008
There was no mention of the tainted-milk scandal that broke just after the Games ended and led to the death of four infants and sickened more than 50,000. Worden cited reports that a Chinese journalist's blog post about the contaminated milk was removed from a Web site just as the Games were beginning. (International Herald Tribune)
Warren McPherson: Change is needed in this country Nov 29, 2008
Research clearly demonstrates that social structures and investments that generate support for mothers to stay home with their infants, for subsidized high-quality day care and for fair and equal access to health benefits pay long-term dividends in higher educational performance, better health for the nation and a more stable economy and work force. Is Broun aware our country ranks highest among industrialized countries in infant and child mortality, children living in poverty and homelessness,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Research group alert parents to be aware about Christmas toys Nov 29, 2008
The simple problem comes down to the fact that infants and toddlers tend to put things in their mouths and chew on just about anything in their grasp. And Nelson said if the item can fit into an empty toilet paper tube, it can fit into a child's mouth. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Letters to the editor (Nov. 20) Nov 29, 2008
Do they not see that babies born, in an overpopulated world, can have a causative effect on death and suffering of living infants and adults. I would hope the anti abortionists and procopulators everywhere would be first in line for not only tubal ligation, but certainly some neuter jobs. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Calls for national infant formula recall spread Nov 29, 2008
While proclaiming that the very low concentrations detected of melamine and a similar compound called cyanuric acid pose no health danger to infants, the FDA has maintained it is unable to identify any exposure level of melamine in infant formula that does not raise public health concerns. Further complicating the situation was inaccurate data that FDA released to The Associated Press, which was first to disclose the formulas brand names and other details in an investigative report Tuesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
