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04/07/2026

Focusing eyes takes muscle and baby brains need to learn to process visual information before thay can do it accurately.

04/07/2026

Plus, they’re shape-shifters. Because of their unformed skeletons, babies can easily change shape! The flexible, unfused skull of a newborn is a benefit in vaginal birth, where a slightly squishy head can mold to the shape of the vaginal canal, and lead to a smoother exit, which is why many newborns are born with slightly pointy heads.

04/07/2026

Newborns enter the world with about 300 bones, almost 100 more than the 206 adults walk around with. The bonus bones are part of the un-fused road map of an adult skeleton, and contain gaps of cartilage that allow for extra flexibility and growth potential.

04/07/2026

Newborn babies can lactate, and it's totally normal!Neonatal galactorrhea, the phenomenon's scientific name, happens in about 5 percent of newborn infants.

04/07/2026

Today is ! Theme "Together for Science”

The brief highlights that contraceptive use significantly reduces the incidence of high-risk pregnancies, maternal morbidity and mortality. Women using contraception are 30% less likely to experience high-risk pregnancies. Furthermore, in countries like Bangladesh and Brazil, access to modern methods has demonstrably lowered maternal deaths Source: WHO

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04/06/2026

BREAKING NEWS: April Diapers Distribution SPANISH ONLY
We're deeply sorry for the delay. We will deliver Diapers in General from April 20th to Friday 24 of April 2026. Please text your address and your child current diaper sizes
Lamentamos profundamente la demora. Realizaremos la entrega general de pañales desde el 20 de abril hasta el viernes 24 de abril de 2026. Por favor, envíe un mensaje de texto con su dirección y la talla actual de pañales de su hijo.
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04/06/2026

"World Breastfeeding Week 2026 challenges us to think beyond awareness campaigns and toward systemic change. It asks an important question: What would it look like if breastfeeding were truly prioritized?" https://www.ourmilkyway.org/world-breastfeeding-week-2026-whats-it-all-about/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRAY5pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEejneMqoCERRA7BwfclP4zVjRt9escjZnFKHKyfFh-fBEeslTDtiPHpysd-mk_aem_aA-F9U1hLeWHnk9vVfZdLw

03/30/2026

Thank you for completing the Partner Application and the Trademark License Agreement. We are pleased to inform you that your organization is now an official Cribs for Kids Partner!

03/07/2026

Maternal mortality rate in the US declines to its lowest since 2018: CDC
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Maternal mortality rates improved in the U.S. to the lowest levels seen in more than five years, according to new data published on Thursday.

03/03/2026

Healthcare and rehabilitative services must be made universally available to persons with birth defects and related disabilities. Source: WBDD

03/03/2026

All newborns should be screened and examined for birth defects and referred to surgical or non-surgical treatment early in life. Source: WBDD