Infant

Mother, nine-month-old toddler found dead in Gurgaon, dowry death suspected

A 23-year-old woman and her nine-month-old daughter were found dead in a Gurgaon village on Monday.

Jul 25, 2016, 20:33 PM IST

Breastfeeding can reduce behavioural disorders in children: Study

 Longer durations of exclusive breastfeeding can lead to fewer behavioural disorders in children at the primary school age, finds a new study that focused on how the experiences of a child in his or her first years of life influences later behaviour and abilities.

Jun 23, 2016, 00:56 AM IST

Electronic toys affect language used during infants' playtime

 Does your toddler play with electronic toys that produce lights, words and songs? A new study warns that children playing with electronic toys get to make less use of language compared to those playing with books or traditional toys such as a wooden puzzle, a shape-sorter and a set of rubber blocks.

Dec 24, 2015, 20:16 PM IST

Infant electrocuted to death in Delhi

A one-year-old boy, whose family was visiting relatives here, was electrocuted on Thursday morning when he came in contact with live wire, police said on Friday.

Oct 17, 2015, 00:04 AM IST

Moradabad: Infant found abandoned inside a bag on a train

A newborn was found abandoned inside a bag on a train in Moradabad, UP.

Sep 29, 2015, 12:01 PM IST

Blocking light can brighten preemies' survival chances

 The survival rate of preemies -- premature babies -- born between 26 to 31 weeks of gestation can be improved by blocking light from reaching the intravenously-fed infused nutritious mixture they depend on for survival, says a new study.

Sep 28, 2015, 20:31 PM IST

Voxx gadget aims to prevent infant deaths in sweltering cars

A new gadget aimed at preventing heat-related deaths of infants in parked cars is on show at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Jan 07, 2015, 04:34 AM IST