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09/09/2026

08/16/2026

So far this year, 18 children have died in hot cars. Most parents and caregivers believe it could never happen to them, but in most cases, the child is left behind unknowingly. Summer ending and kids heading back-to-school can bring changes to family routines, which can increase the risk. If someone else is doing drop-off or your schedule shifts, it's important to have reminders in place. Make a plan with your daycare so they’ll call you if your child hasn’t arrived within a few minutes. That simple step could save a life.

08/16/2026

Breast milk storage guidelines can be confusing! Here is the “rule of 4s” for breast milk storage. Share this post with another parent!

08/16/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and our next webinar in the PSI Advisory Council series couldn't be more timely!

Mother-infant sleep is surprisingly complex, yet practitioners issue advice that does not consider these complexities, and those complexities can quietly undermine breastfeeding and maternal mental health. Join us for Live Webinar #3 in the PSI Advisory Council Webinar Series: "Feeding, Crying, and Mother-Infant Sleep: Why Standard Sleep Advice Threatens Breastfeeding and Harms Maternal Mental Health" with Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., IBCLC, FAPA

📅 August 17, 2026
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM Eastern
💻 Live via Zoom

You'll learn:
✅ How infant characteristics & mothers' mental health shape mother-infant sleep
✅ The bidirectional relationship between mothers' sleep & depression
✅ How exclusive breastfeeding changes sleep in ways that protect maternal mental health
✅ Emergency strategies to support very fatigued new mothers

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07/01/2026

06/18/2026

The FDA has issued a warning to the makers of the popular SNOO Smart Sleeper bassinet, citing unevaluated sleep sack sizes, unauthorized hospital use and reports of mold on some products. If you've used or recommended this device, here's what you need to know: http://www.wusa9.com/article/news/nation-world/fda-warning-snoo-smart-sleeper-bassinets/507-08458e68-1f95-40f0-bcec-bda3c3512661?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WUSA_9

06/18/2026

A new investigation from 'Consumer Reports' sheds light on the dangerous information online, just as rates of infant deaths are rising.

06/18/2026

: When the mental load, emotional labor, and daily responsibilities pile up, “doing it all” can quickly turn into burnout. And for many moms, that constant overwhelm has a name: depleted mother syndrome.

If you’re feeling stretched too thin, you’re not alone. There are ways to cope and get the support you deserve. Tap the link in the first comment for more. 📷: Getty