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11/13/2025

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-moringa-leaf-powder-october-2025

Do not eat, sell, or serve certain recalled products containing moringa leaf powder. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

11/11/2025

Please make sure you do not have this formula. Botulism is no joke.

ByHeart recalled two batches of its baby formula following federal officials’ report of 13 children contracting infant botulism after consuming its product.

11/11/2025

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled.
They have been found to be contaminated with Botulism spores, a potentially fatal infection.

Do not use recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing.

11/06/2025

Screen time for young children can be a lot more educational when you watch, sing and play along with your child! Co-viewing media with your child allows you to monitor what they’re watching and helps you learn and decide which shows are worth your child’s time and attention. Here are a few tips for co-viewing. Learn more at https://bit.ly/48Y90Qr

11/05/2025

​Worried about feeding your family during the government shutdown? Learn what to do if your SNAP benefits are delayed or reduced — including where to find free food resources, baby formula, school meals, and WIC support. Get expert, family-focused tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

11/04/2025

Food allergies affect millions of kids—about one in every 13 children— and can be a source of worry and stress for families. Join Dr. Jennifer Shu, medical editor of HealthyChildren.org, along with special guest expert Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo, a pediatric allergist and immunologist, for a practical...

11/03/2025

Remember also that heavy winter coats DO NOT belong in car seats! Place the bulky coat on backwards - AFTER the harnesses are buckled, or put a blanket on top of the harness. The puffiness of a heavy coat interferes with the snugness of the harness, making it unsafe!

🌙🍂 Safe Sleep, Maryland! 🍁

As the weather cools down and cozy blankets come out, remember: your baby’s sleep space should stay clear and safe.

🍼 Safe Sleep ABCs:
✅ Alone — Baby sleeps alone, in their own sleep space.
✅ Back — Always place baby on their back for every sleep.
✅ Crib — Use a firm, flat mattress in a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or play yard.

🧣 Fall Tip:
It’s tempting to add extra blankets or bumpers as temperatures drop — but instead, use a wearable sleep sack to keep baby warm and safe.

📍Maryland caregivers, you’re not alone — learn more about safe sleep programs and resources at:

👉 https://www.mdaap.org/weekly-blog/safe-sleep-for-happy-mornings/

👉 https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/mch/pages/safe_sleep.aspx

Let’s keep our little ones safe this fall. 🍁💤

11/01/2025

10/28/2025

10/27/2025

This story is from Tennessee, but we are seeing it here too. May cases in older kids too. "Because HFMD normally causes mild illness, the CDC says children can continue to attend school or child care centers as long as they don't have a fever, have no uncontrolled drooling from mouth sores and feel well enough to be in class."

An outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease has hit one county in Tennessee, affecting 31 schools and child care centers and sickening at least 178 children and staff.