Study Examines Role of Bilingualism in Child Development
A new study on children who are raised bilingual examined the effects on children’s development of growing up speaking two languages. The study found that different factors were responsible for the language- and non-language-related outcomes of bilingualism found in previous research.
Weaning on finger foods rather than spoon-fed purees may help children maintain a healthy weight
Infants allowed to feed themselves with finger foods from the start of weaning (baby led weaning) are likely to eat more healthily and be an appropriate weight as they get older than infants spoon-fed purees, indicates a small study published in BMJ Open.
Inadequate Booster Seat Usage Among Carpoolers
More than half of parents carpool children other than their own, but they do not always use boosters for children who usually use one, according to the study “Carpooling and Booster Seats: A National Survey of Parents,” in the February 2012 Pediatrics (published online Jan. 30).
Increased Exposure to Compound Widely Used in Food Packaging Associated With Reduced Immune Response to Vaccinations For Children
CHICAGO – Elevated exposures in children to perfluorinated compounds, which are widely used in manufacturing and food packaging, were associated with lower antibody responses to routine childhood immunizations, according to a study in the January 25 issue of JAMA.
Only 25 Percent of Children Use Sunscreen Regularly
Melanoma is one of the two most common cancers of young Americans, and children who have had a sunburn at an early age are at almost double the risk for developing melanoma in adulthood.
Study Explores Why Kids in Child Care Are Not Physically Active
Three-fourths of U.S. preschool-aged children are in child care centers, and most of their day is spent in sedentary activities.
Physical Activity and School Performance May Be Linked
CHICAGO – A systematic review of previous studies suggests that there may be a positive relationship between physical activity and the academic performance of children, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Adopted Children Have Special Health Care Needs
An increasing number of children are being adopted into loving homes, but it is important for adoptive parents to be aware of any previously unrecognized medical issues, and be prepared to provide appropriate medical care.
Children in Poverty Need Opportunities to Play
The right of every child to play may seem obvious—as integral to childhood as food or sleep.
Prenatal Smoking Affects Heart Development in Children
Does smoking during pregnancy alter the vascular structure of children at 5 years of age?
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