Growing Your Baby

Established in 2006 by a mother wanting to keep up with parenting trends, Growing Your Baby has evolved into a platform that provides daily updates for parents navigating the dynamic landscape of parenthood. Each month, we attract 170,000 unique visitors who explore more than 800,000 pages of content. Our team of parents shares insights on the latest health research, new products, children's fashion, celebrity families, and their own parenting journeys every day.

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Deuter Recalls Over 5,000 Kid Comfort Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

1 week ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

If your family enjoys hiking with a little one in tow, it’s time to double-check your gear. Deuter USA has issued a recall for over 5,000 of its popular Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro, and Kid Comfort Active child carriers due to a potential fall hazard. According to the recall, the foldable rear kickstand support leg on some carriers may crack or break—posing a risk that the carrier could become unstable, potentially leading to a fall.
Too Much Fluoride? Research Finds Even Low Levels May Affect Kids’ IQ

1 week ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

If you grew up hearing that fluoride is good for your teeth, you’re not alone. It’s in toothpaste, added to many public water supplies, and often praised as a key player in dental health. But new research published in JAMA Pediatrics in early 2025 is prompting a shift in how we think about fluoride—especially for children.
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Catch Breast Cancer Sooner? A New Study Looks at Missed Diagnoses Between Mammograms

1 week ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

Imagine getting a clean bill of health after your annual mammogram, only to find out months later that you have breast cancer. This situation is more common than many realize, and it’s known as an “interval breast cancer” — a cancer that shows up between regular screenings, even though the last mammogram didn’t raise any red flags.
Massive Search Underway for Missing Siblings in Pictou County, Nova Scotia

1 week ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

More than 100 trained searchers, volunteers, and emergency responders are scouring a dense wooded area in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, in the urgent search for two young siblings: 6-year-old Lily Sullivan and her 4-year-old brother, Jack. The children were last seen around 10:30 a.m. Friday morning near a residence on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, a rural area about 20 kilometres southwest of New Glasgow.
Breastfeeding Isn’t Always Easy-And It’s Costing Moms Their Mental Health

2 weeks ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

Breastfeeding is often portrayed as a natural, beautiful part of motherhood. For many women, it’s something they plan to do, expect to do, and are told is the very best thing for their baby. But what happens when breastfeeding isn’t as easy—or even possible—as they thought it would be? What if instead of being a bonding experience, it becomes a source of pain, guilt, stress, and even trauma?
Flint Police Officers Save Premature Baby with Life-Saving CPR After Backseat Birth

2 weeks ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

It was a moment no one could have predicted — and one two Flint police officers will likely never forget. Last week, Officers Wells and Oliver were on duty when they overheard a dispatch call about a woman giving birth in the backseat of a car. Without hesitation, they rushed to the scene, knowing that every second could make a difference. When they arrived, they found a young woman who had just delivered her baby — far too early — right there in the car.
Cracking the Placenta’s Genetic Code: How Tiny RNAs Help Shape a Healthy Pregnancy

2 weeks ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

When you think about pregnancy, you might picture a growing baby, a swelling belly, and all the cravings and emotions that come with it. But behind the scenes, there’s a powerhouse organ working overtime to keep that baby alive and healthy: the placenta. This temporary organ is critical to life itself — connecting the developing baby to the mother for nutrients, oxygen, and waste removal. Despite its vital role, the placenta has remained something of a mystery to scientists.
What the Elimination of the Newborn Genetic Disorder Committee Means for Children's Health

2 weeks ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

In a quiet but potentially devastating move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently dissolved the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children — a body that, for the past 15 years, has played an important role in protecting children’s health from birth. At first glance, the decision may seem like bureaucratic restructuring.
Held in Surgeons’ Hands Before Birth: The Baby Who Was Born Twice

3 weeks ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

When Lucy, a 32-year-old special needs teacher from a quiet village near Sonning Common, found out she was pregnant last summer, her world filled with joy. Like so many expectant parents, she and her partner Adam looked forward to those first milestones—tiny kicks, scan photos, choosing names. But what began as a hopeful new chapter quickly turned into a fight for her life and her baby’s. At her 12-week scan, the sonographer’s voice—once light and reassuring—grew quiet.
180,000 Safety 1st Grow & Go Sprint Car Seats Recalled Over Choking Hazard

3 weeks ago | growingyourbaby.com | Lisa Arneill

Parents using a Safety 1st Grow & Go Sprint car seat should take immediate action following a recall from Dorel Juvenile Group. Nearly 180,000 units are affected due to a choking hazard linked to the headrest foam. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the headrest foam pad in certain Safety 1st Grow & Go Sprint car seats may not be securely attached.