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Do Babies Need to Eat Meat?

October 13, 2020

A federal committee’s recommendations for what babies and toddlers should eat highlight growing concerns about nutrient deficiencies and later obesity. But advice that youngsters eat a significant amount of meat is spurring a backlash from advocates of plant-based diets.

The recommendations encourage parents to feed their children more whole grains—and fewer refined ones—along with fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and no added sugar. They also suggest that babies and toddlers eat meat as well as poultry, seafood and eggs to meet the needs for critical nutrients for growth and development, particularly iron, zinc and choline.

The advice is part of a process of revising the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It’s the first time the guidelines will include recommendations for kids under two. Dietary recommendations are a fractious topic right now, with debates over the impact of carbohydrates, meat and many other foods.

The goal of the committee’s recommendations for

Study: cow’s milk formula doubles babies’ risk for asthma compared with breastfeeding

October 2, 2020

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Oct. 2 (UPI) — Infants who receive cow’s milk-based formula in addition to breast milk are nearly twice as likely to develop asthma or recurrent wheeze, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.

Among infants who received milk formula as a supplement to breastfeeding from birth to 5 months, 18% developed asthma or recurrent wheezing, the data showed.

Conversely, only 10% of the infants who were breastfed only — as well as those who received breast milk plus amino acid-based elemental formula — during their first few months of life experienced these breathing issues, the researchers said.

“Breastfeeding with or without elemental formula for the first three days or more of life appeared to decrease the risk of asthma or recurrent wheeze in young children compared with breastfeeding plus a small amount of cow’s milk formula from the first day of life,” wrote the researchers from Jikei

A virus and bacteria may ‘team up’ to harm babies’ brains

October 1, 2020

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A newly discovered bacteria may be working with a common virus to cause a serious brain condition in infants in Uganda, according to a new study.

This brain disorder, called hydrocephalus, involves an abnormal buildup of fluid in the cavities of the brain and is the most common reason for brain surgery in young children, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Every year, about 400,000 new cases of hydrocephalus are diagnosed in children worldwide, and the condition remains a major burden in low- and middle-income countries, according to the study published today (Sept. 30) in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

About half of those hydrocephalus cases happen after a prior infection and are known as “post-infectious hydrocephalus,” according to the study. But until now, scientists didn’t know what microbes were infecting infants, and identifying those pathogens is key to preventing the condition, according to

A Bit of Mom’s Poop Might Boost Health of C-Section Babies: Study | Health News

October 1, 2020

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By Amy Norton
HealthDay Reporter

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THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Delivering by cesarean section deprives babies from receiving mom’s beneficial bacteria during the journey through the birth canal. Now researchers are studying an innovative way to counter that: Feeding newborns breast milk fortified with their mother’s poop.

There is, indeed, a yuck factor, the scientists acknowledge. But they also stress that the tactic, still under study, is done through a carefully controlled, hygienic process. And mothers seem to be all for it.

The research, described in the Oct. 1 issue of Cell, is part of a growing interest in the microbiome — the vast collection of bacteria and other microbes that naturally dwell in and on the body.

Studies in recent years have been revealing just how important those bugs are to the body’s normal processes — from metabolism to immune defenses to brain function.

And

Approximately 40 percent of babies born with sickle cell disease in Texas are in Houston

October 1, 2020

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There are about 180 babies born with sickle cell disease in Texas each year, and approximately 40 percent (70 children) are born in Houston.

The Houston Health Department said in a press release that of the estimated 100,000 Americans living with the condition, approximately 7,000 are Texans, and Houston has more diagnoses than in any other region.

Sickle cell disease is a rare genetic blood condition that ultimately causes organ damage, including severe episodes of pain that can last up to a week and can result in multiple hospitalizations throughout a lifetime.

Kennedy Cooper is one of the estimated 1,500 children in Houston living with the disease. In a blog post for Texas Children’s Hospital, Cooper shared her journey, recalling moments where she felt ashamed to take medicine in front of friends and had to miss out on activities she loves because of her condition.

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Study: Giving babies wheat very early may prevent celiac disease

September 30, 2020

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Childhood risk for developing the allergic/autoimmune disorder known as celiac disease might be eliminated if infants were exposed to gluten as early as 4 months of age, new British research suggests.

The observation is based on work with 1,300 infants. Half were exposed to solid foods — including wheat protein — at an age that conflicts with current breastfeeding guidelines. Among those who were, none developed celiac disease.

“It was a surprise,” said study author Dr. Gideon Lack. “But if this study is correct, it would indicate that in order to prevent the development of celiac disease, we would need to introduce significant quantities of wheat into a baby’s diet as of 4 months of life.”

But the finding is not the final word on the subject, cautioned Lack, a professor of pediatric allergy and immunology at King’s College London.

“This is one study with a relatively small number of

When do babies start holding up their heads? Timeline

September 29, 2020

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Head control gives a baby more autonomy and more of a chance to explore the world on their own terms.

During the first month of life, most babies gain some head control and can briefly hold up their heads while lying on their bellies.

By the time a baby is 4 months old, they likely have significant head control and can hold their head steady without support for longer periods.

This article explores how a baby develops head control, how to help, and what precautions to take.

For a baby, controlling the movement of the head and neck requires average development, practice, and coordination.

However, every baby is different, and the timing of developmental stages naturally varies. Below, find a general timeline of head control.

Early head control

In the first weeks of life, babies begin responding more to their environments.

Some babies try to lift their heads or even

Fact check: Health authorities advise that babies and very young children should not wear face masks

September 27, 2020

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An image of a newborn baby wearing a face mask has been shared on social media with the apparent suggestion that this is in line with current advice. This is false. The Chief Nurse at Public Health England has said that children under three should not wear face coverings as they may lead to choking and suffocation.

A person carrying protective face masks walks down the street as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues in Vienna, Austria September 21, 2020. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Posts containing the image (here , here , here ) have been shared hundreds of times. The picture shows an infant with a face mask under the caption: “2019: Back is best, fitted sheet only, no stuffed animals in crib to reduce SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) risk. 2020:” It implies that the use of face masks on babies is in line with recommendations.

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How time of year babies are born can affect risk of having food allergies

September 27, 2020

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New research suggests the time of year a baby is born could increase the risk of them having food allergies.

More than 5 million children have food allergies, and that number is on the rise. Experts believe being born in the fall could especially increase the risk of babies having food allergies.

Babies born at different times of the year experience a variety of different factors that can raise or lower the risk of various conditions.

Researchers say food allergies often start from an unlikely place: the skin.

A.J. Grady, 5, has always had eczema, but when he developed hives as he started eating solid food, his mother, Jessica, suspected the issues weren’t limited to his skin.

“He had eczema pretty much from birth, so just the combination of the two things really kind of clued us into that he had a food allergy,” she said.

A.J.’s allergies

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