Doctors test for them within minutes of birth, because these simple motions reveal complex brain development. Primitive reflexes show how deeply survival is written into our biology ...

Coughing and spluttering during feeding can terrify parents. But experts say not every scary moment is a medical emergency.

"I woke up the next morning after posting it and was like, 6 million views. "I was like, 'Oh no, what have I done?'" ...

In the sub-continent for his maiden T20 World Cup, the 22-year-old, described as South Africa’s X-factor by consultant Albie Morkel, says he is at ease in his own skin.

A new mom was left scratching her head after receiving an unusual baby gift—only to discover it had a very practical purpose. Posting to Reddit under the username syntheticpurples, the woman shared a ...

When Dewald Brevis had his first brush with fame by virtue of topping the run-scoring list in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, the moniker of ‘Baby AB’ seemed a natural fit for the South African. A 360° ...

There’s no magic gadget that will instantly make a child sleep through the night. But the right tools – used well – can make bedtime calmer and nights less disrupted. To cut through the noise, we ...

A newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child’s mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy, health officials said. New Mexico officials this week warned people to avoid ...

For decades, hospitals have given babies a vitamin K injection to protect against bleeding. Now, the shot appears to be facing resistance. By Maggie Astor For most of his 10 years as a neonatologist, ...

Question: What is the proportion of a baby’s head to its body at birth? Answer: A baby’s head is one-quarter of the size of its body at birth. Answer: The baby will be a girl. Question: What does it ...

A 4-week-old baby girl came into the emergency room because she’d been fussy for a full day, and wouldn’t drink from her bottle. On further questioning, the parents said that she had not pooped for 3 ...