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A new nationwide recall of Nara Organics infant formula, now linked to three confirmed cases of infant botulism, is a sobering reminder that rare does not mean negligible when babies are involved. Formula recalls make headlines, but one of the most preventable sources of infant botulism remains much closer to home: honey. Here’s why a food celebrated for its benefits in adults can pose a serious danger to infants under one year old—and what parents need to know to keep them safe.
Newborns routinely receive the Vitamin K shot immediately after birth to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can cause brain bleeds. Despite strong evidence that the shot saves lives, refusal rates have risen 77% in recent years, fueled by social media. From one parent to another, don't fall for myths that could endanger your child.
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Desiree English
Desiree English is a high school science teacher with eight years of classroom experience. She holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and brings a unique blend of academic expertise and real-life “in-the-trenches” parenting to family and children’s content.
