infant

Stolen ashes of Minneapolis woman’s infant daughter returned: “She made it back home”

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MINNEAPOLIS – Almost a week after it was stolen, a mother has been reunited with the box containing her daughter’s ashes. Jennifer Rucci was losing hope that she would ever have her daughter Sophie’s ashes again. Her only daughter passed away in 2007 at just 3 weeks old. The box was stolen from her car, … Read more

Infant head-shaping pillows can kill babies, FDA says

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Note to new parents and other caregivers: Babies should sleep on their backs and ditch the soft bedding — no padded crib bumpers, blankets or pillows, including those claiming to shape infant heads. All are potentially deadly, and the latter serves no medical purpose, according to federal health officials. “The use of head-shaping pillows can … Read more

Amid shortages and another recall, Abbott plans $500 million infant formula plant

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Abbott plans to build a $500 million infant formula facility and is boosting production at other plants as the health care company looks to increase supply in the U.S. amid ongoing shortages. “We’re currently in the final stages of determining the site location and will work with regulators and other experts to ensure this facility … Read more

Abandoned infant found inside Livingston, Texas shed

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The child’s father is charged with abandoning or endangering a child, according to jail records. LIVINGSTON, Texas — The McClains live close enough to Livingston for convenience, but they’re far enough away to avoid most nefarious activity. “It’s just peaceful and quiet,” Katharine McClain said. All was fine until Saturday morning when their security camera … Read more

FDA Admits Flaws in Response to Infant Formula Shortage

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By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) – In a report issued Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration acknowledged numerous shortcomings in its response to the infant formula shortage earlier this year. “For things that are critical to the public health, if you don’t … Read more

FDA report details agency fumbles during infant formula investigation that hampered response

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FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf told CNN that there wasn’t any one problem or person responsible for the crisis. “There are a number of things, any one of which would probably have just been something to note but not of importance, but when the holes line up, and that’s when significant problems occur,” he said. … Read more

Waukesha child care teacher charged with abuse after allegedly slamming, holding infant face down in crib

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WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) — A Waukesha teacher has been charged with child abuse at a day care facility following the execution of a search warrant Wednesday, Sept. 14. Heather Miller, 48, is charged with physical abuse of a child — intentionally causing bodily harm and second degree recklessly endangering safety. According to a criminal … Read more

More than 2 million infant swings and rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies

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More than 2 million MamaRoo swings and RockaRoo rockers are being recalled after the strangulation death of a 10-month-old and close call involving another child, Thorley Industries and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Monday. The recall involves 2 million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers sold by Thorley’s 4moms line at BuyBuy … Read more

Police find infant in West Milwaukee alley after mother’s car was stolen

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Police are searching for a stolen vehicle that the victim said had a 3-week-old baby inside at the time of the theft. According to the West Milwaukee Police Department, on Aug. 3 around 10:36 p.m., the department received a call for a vehicle theft at the West Milwaukee Speedway. The victim … Read more