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Parents whose children spent over 500 days in the NICU form foundation to help others
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (255+ words) A Minnesota family who spent more than 500 days in the NICU with their two children has created a foundation in the hopes of helping others. Nicholas and Shacreya Lee are the founders of the Brave Foundation, an organization that helps…...
5 ON YOUR SIDE: Car seat safety
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (334+ words) After a car crash, most of us know to check for injuries and damage to our vehicles. But what about your child's car seat? Consumer Reports' own car seat safety expert found herself asking that same question, and her experience…...
MDH endorses COVID-19 vaccine based on guidance of medical associations, not feds
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (287+ words) The Minnesota Department of Health announced Monday it will break from federal guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine and endorse the recommendations of medical associations instead. On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's panel of vaccine advisers opted not…...
5 On Your Side: Prenatal Vitamins
7+ mon, 4+ hour ago (198+ words) If you're pregnant or trying to get pregnant, a prenatal vitamin is important. Consumer Reports consulted experts to help you choose the right prenatal for'your'needs. Experts have long known that pregnant people need more nutrients to support the fetus, the…...
How the new US federal government $1,000 'baby bonus' can help children
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (182+ words) President Trump's "big beautiful bill" includes a new savings plan for children with a one-time deposit of $1,000 from the federal government for newborns. For new parents, it's being called a "baby bonus." Every baby born this year, next year, and…...
5 ON YOUR SIDE: Infant Car Seats
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) Tougher safety rules are on the way for car seats, focusing on dangerous side-impact crashes. The goal: better crash protection for your little one. For years, child car seat manufacturers have made claims about side-impact protection, but there's been no…...
5 On Your Side: Safe sleeping products for babies
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (404+ words) Every parent wants their baby to sleep safely, but some popular products could put infants in danger. Experts say now's the time for parents to stay alert, as federal safety agencies face unprecedented changes and major staffing and budget cuts....
5 ON YOUR SIDE: Safe foods for expecting mothers
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (340+ words) Pregnancy brings plenty of excitement and plenty of questions. One of the biggest is What's safe to eat? Believe it or not, some everyday favorites in your fridge could pose a hidden risk. Consumer Reports breaks down which foods moms-to-be…...