BABIES

From Camreigh to Kayzleigh: Parents Invented More Than 1000 New Baby Names Last Year

Eleven babies were named after Cersei of <em>Game of Thrones</em>.

The UK Wants to Ban Wet Wipes, And Parents Aren't Happy About It

The single-use wipes contribute to "fatbergs"—giant, sewer-clogging clumps of waste.

Here's How Much It Costs to Have a Baby in America

The economics of baby-making might surprise you.

If Our Brains Are So Active During Infancy, Why Don’t We Remember Anything From That Time?

This universal phenomenon is known as "infantile amnesia."

The Fleeting Fame of the New Year’s Baby

It's tough work being born right at midnight on January 1! New Year's babies used to get showered with gifts and prizes, but today their fame is fleeting.

The Doctor Who Modernized Royal Births—in the 1970s

Thanks to George Pinker, royal babies are born in the hospital, not the palace.

Attention Knitters: Oklahoma Needs 5000 Baby Hats

These tots could use your knitting expertise.

'Super Producer' Donates Gallons of Her Breast Milk to Feed Other Kids

One Oregon mother with Hyper Lactation Syndrome makes a gallon and a half of breast milk per day, far more than her 6-month-old daughter needs. The rest goes to babies in need.

This 90-Year-Old Has Knitted More Than 2000 Hats for Newborn Babies

And counting ...

Thousands of Child Car Seats Are Recalled: Here's How to Pick a Safe Seat

Graco has recalled over 25,000 car seats because of safety concerns.

Study Finds Poppyseed Oil Treatment May Boost Fertility

Do not try this at home.

Furry Friends Could Help Prevent Allergies and Obesity in Babies

A study found higher levels of protective bacteria in infants who lived with cats and dogs.

Babies in the UK, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands Cry More

Of the 8700 babies in eight industrialized countries studied, those in Germany, Denmark, and Japan cried least. American babies were in the middle.

Why Do We Use the Same Voice to Talk to Babies and Dogs?

Nope, it's not because they're equally adorable.

The Top 10 Science Stories of 2016

It's been a big year.

What Is the Trendiest Baby Name in American History?

The answer might not sound so trendy to you.

7 Parenting Superstitions From Around the World

Would you ask a sumo wrestler to make your baby cry?

New Mothers Feel Judged and Guilty No Matter How They Feed Their Babies

Rigid public health recommendations and a judgmental parent culture make new moms feel bad when they breastfeed—and when they don’t.

Canada's "Baby Box" Program Aims to Lower Infant Mortality Rate

The idea for the initiative was borrowed from Finland.

The 1866 Chicago Sextuplets Hidden From the World

Jennie Bushnell was terrified her six children would be seen as freaks—so she kept their remarkable birth a secret.

25 Adorable Facts about Babies

It’s scientifically proven that they smell amazing.

A Bumpy History of the Baby on Board Sign

From the mid to late 1980s, the most ubiquitous road sign didn’t advise you to stop, obey the speed limit, or be mindful of crossing deer. Instead, it was diamond-shaped, used a black-on-yellow color scheme, and came with a stern warning for nearby driver

Study Finds Premature Babies Harbor Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Researchers have recently learned that premature babies are already infected with dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria.

Is a Dog's Mouth Really Cleaner Than a Human's?

They're both filthy, but which is the most filthy?

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