With human-caused climate change intensifying heat waves, pediatricians advise parents on keeping infants and young children safe outdoors. Children are more vulnerable to heat illness due to physiological differences, requiring vigilance for dehydration, avoiding peak heat, and proper stroller shading.
Two toddlers from the Philippines, Tyler and Kelly, underwent a rare paediatric twin liver transplant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi. Both suffered from Choledochal Cyst Type IVA, a rare liver defect. Their mother and maternal uncle donated parts of their livers for the successful surgery.
Andrea Shaw, an Idaho mother prominent in the anti-vaccine movement, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the May 2025 deaths of her 18-month-old twins, Dallas and Tyson, whom she had claimed died from routine immunizations.
An employee who reported alleged child abuse at a Capgemini campus daycare in Bengaluru was fired. Police arrested five nannies after videos surfaced showing toddlers being mistreated, prompting a city-wide inspection of daycare facilities and an ongoing investigation.
Five nannies at a Capgemini day care center in Bengaluru have been booked for allegedly subjecting toddlers to inhuman treatment, including locking them in bathrooms and using a washing machine. A child helpline official filed the complaint after receiving videos of the alleged abuse.
An FIR has been filed against five women caregivers at a daycare center within Capegemini's HAL campus in Bengaluru for allegedly abusing toddlers. The complaint, based on video evidence, shows alleged physical abuse and intimidation of children aged two to three years.
A landmark study warns that screen time for babies under two has long-term negative health effects, including developmental concerns, overstimulation, sleep difficulties, and potential impacts on eye health and obesity. Researchers call for urgent investigation and a "baby blind spot" in policy to be addressed.
A severe heatwave grips Europe, with France reporting four toddler deaths and over 55 drownings. Millions face extreme temperatures, with scientists linking the crisis to climate change. The UK breaks heat records, and hospitals declare critical incidents.
Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe previews showcase a diverse range of dance and circus performances, including AI-themed productions, explorations of cultural roots, and autobiographical works. Highlights include San Francisco Ballet's 'Mere Mortals', Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's 'Ihsane', and the Palestinian Circus's 'Step and a Half'.
Indonesia's $15 billion nutrition initiative for 83 million children and mothers faces controversy over weak oversight, budget transparency, and food safety. Three former nutrition agency leaders were arrested for alleged corruption related to operational kitchens, which have surged in number beyond initial plans.
A report by The Marshall Project and MS NOW reveals that at least 500 babies and toddlers were detained under the Trump administration's immigration policies. The study also found that children aged 3 or younger were held in custody 10 times more frequently than during the previous year under the Biden administration.
Welsh childcare workers have been told to report ‘racist incidents’ by toddlers to police, according to new government-backed guidance Read Full Article at RT.com
Severe abuse can leave lasting mental scars and behavioural problems in children, psychologists have warned after two toddlers in Hong Kong were allegedly confined in a dog cage, a case that sparked public outrage and renewed calls for earlier reporting and intervention. The calls for action came as the latest official statistics showed that more than 100 reports had been made since a mandatory reporting requirement for suspected child abuse came into effect in January. Professor Hou Wai-kai,...
A Ugandan-American man has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of four toddlers aged 1-2 years at a nursery school in Kampala, Uganda. Christopher Okello Onyum, 38, entered the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program on April 2 and fatally stabbed the children. He claimed insanity but Justice Alice Komuhangi Khauka ruled he was "very sane" at the time of the attack. The sentence can be appealed within 14 days.
The Italian Competition Authority has launched an investigation into LVMH-owned brands Benefit and Sephora for allegedly marketing anti-aging skincare to children under 10 through young micro-influencers. The investigation follows Guardian findings of ambassador programmes accepting children as young as 13, with some influencers appearing to be aged 12. Dermatologists warn children don't need most skincare products, while legal experts say existing child protection laws do not extend to child influencers, creating a regulatory grey area.
