Babies born in lockdown were less likely to have said their first word by the time they turned one

Babies born in lockdown were less likely to have said their first word by the time they turned one

Lockdowns and mask mandates have stunted babies’ development, a study suggests. Youngsters born during the pandemic were less likely to have said their first words by their first birthday compared to babies born pre-Covid. They were also less likely to be able to wave ‘bye’ or point at objects, researchers in Ireland found. The team … Read more

Revealed: Babies have air pollution particles in their lungs while they’re still in the WOMB 

Revealed: Babies have air pollution particles in their lungs while they’re still in the WOMB 

Revealed: Babies have air pollution particles in their lungs while they’re still in the WOMB Air pollution particles can reach babies in the womb, a landmark study suggests Pollutants from traffic fumes can cross the placenta and get into baby’s organs Experts say findings are ‘concerning’ as organ development occurs in the uterus  By Kate … Read more