Smoking tot puffs 40 cigs a day! Video posted on YouTube.com shows 2-year-old Ardi Rizal smoking cigarettes at his home in Musi Banyuasin, Indonesia. TODAYshow.com's Dara Brown reports.
EWG’s Healthy Home Tip: Give kids a green and healthy start helps you protect young children from toxic chemicals. You’ll learn tips for a healthy pregnancy, how to safely feed your baby, and ways to create a less toxic home.
Mon, May 24, 2010 (HealthDay News) -- The accidental swallowing of coin-sized lithium "button batteries" found in many common household products is a rapidly mounting threat to children, new research indicates.
The baby crib, usually a safe haven for little ones, became a death trap for 6-month-old Bobby Cirigliano. The side rail on his drop-side crib slid off the tracks and trapped his head and neck between the mattress and the malfunctioning side rail. His face pressed against the mattress, the boy suffocated.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the Simplicity recall was linked to at least one death and involved thousands of cribs, possibly hundreds of thousands, though many had previously been recalled for other defects. The agency said about 217,000 Graco dropside cribs made by LaJobi were also being recalled..
The vast majority of infants in the U.S. are not getting the vitamin D that they need, even if they are fed vitamin-enriched formula, a new study has found. Roughly 9 out of 10 breast-fed babies receive less vitamin D than experts recommend, according to the study, which was conducted by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among formula-fed babies, fewer than 37 p
The automated doll developed at the University of Tsukuba, called Yotara, giggles and "wakes up" when a rattle is shaken. He sulks and dozes off like a real baby and smiles when his stomach is rubbed. The robot can also sneeze and have a runny nose, thanks to a heated water pump system.
More than 6 million children under the age of 18 have asthma. The majority of kids with asthma develop symptoms by age 6, and many even develop symptoms by age 3. If your infant has a cold and is wheezing, you may be wondering if the problem is asthma. But it's not always clear if an infant has asthma. More important than getting a firm diagnosis is making sure your child gets treated for any bre
A family camping trip can be an enjoyable experience with a little preparation. Knowing everyone's limits, taking the time to plan ahead, and packing the right items will help your adventure come off without a hitch. Here are the down-and-dirty basics of woods and camping safety.
