Babies
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Why Do Babies Babble?
By Emma Bryce published
It's not nearly as nonsensical as it may seem.
The World's Smallest Baby Boy Is Even More Remarkable Than You Think
By Brandon Specktor published
In August 2018, a baby boy was born in Tokyo weighing only 9.45 ounces (268 grams) — about the weight of a bag of potato chips.
Why Do Babies Cry on Airplanes?
By Jane Labous published
The pressure caused by flying at altitude is particularly difficult to bear for babies and toddlers.
More Babies Are Being Born with Intestines Outside the Body. Is the Condition Linked to Mom's Opioid Use?
By Rachael Rettner published
A serious birth defect is on the rise in the United States, and a new report suggests it may be linked to opioid use.
Chinese Scientist Who Claimed to Edit Babies' Genes May Be Under House Arrest
By Mindy Weisberger published
This is the first reported sighting of Chinese researcher Jiankui He since his appearance at a conference in November.
Babies Create a Mental Map of Their Body Before They Ever Leave the Womb
By Christopher Wanjek published
Those kicks and jabs help your baby build an information superhighway while still in the womb.
Ridiculously Tiny Baby Octopus Riding Ocean Trash Is So, So Smol
By Mindy Weisberger published
Marvel at the cuteness of a pea-size baby octopus.
Will Baby Poop Bacteria Become the New Probiotic?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Could the key to better gut health reside in a probiotic cocktail from baby poop?
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