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The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of the human brain. During this stage, the brain is known to grow ...

Having a newborn involves an irregular cycle of feeding, changing diapers and sleeping. As they begin to attune to the world around them, they'll express curiosity. This is where having forms of ...

A newly published study found that a mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn's metabolism and brain development. These widely used plasticizers are commonly found in ...

Spontaneous, random baby movements aid development of their sensorimotor system, according to new research. Detailed motion capture of newborns and infants was combined with a musculoskeletal computer ...

Although teething timelines vary from child to child, most babies get their first teeth between 4 and 7 months of age and have all 20 primary teeth by approximately 3 years old. While every child ...

Congratulations — you’re about to discover some of the most mind-blowing, bizarre, and downright amazing facts about newborn babies. While those tiny bundles of joy may seem simple on the surface, ...

A new study from Spain reveals that babies born to mothers exposed to higher air pollution levels in pregnancy show signs of slower brain myelination, a subtle but telling shift in how early brain ...

A study led by researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, including Donghai Liang, PhD (right), found a mother's exposure to certain everyday products can negatively impact a ...