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Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The government is warning consumers to inspect Fisher-Price Newborn Rock `N Play Sleepers due to risk of exposure to mold for infants who use them.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Mattydale mother advocates for passing legislation to screen newborns for heart defects before being discharged from the hospital after a similar test saves her baby's life.

Monday, July 30, 2012  The Clay woman who was accused of murdering and dumping her newborn baby in a dumpster in January 2011 was sentenced to 13 years in prison Monday morning.

Monday, July 09, 2012  The Clay woman who was accused of murdering and dumping her newborn baby in a dumpster back in January pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter Monday morning.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Bathing slippery, squealing newborn babies is one of nurse Jean Reilly's favorite duties during shifts at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

Sunday, April 15, 2012  Over 5,000 diapers were changed last year, now they'll try to better that number

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  The Clay woman who's newborn baby was found dead in a dumpster will face a trial this summer.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Mother accused of killing newborn and leaving the infant in a dumpster, rejects a plea deal and intends to prove her innocence.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  CNY Central has learned all New York stores have voluntarily removed a Enfamil newborn formula after a Missouri newborn who had consumed it died from a rare infection.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  No government recall had been ordered for the 12.5-ounce cans of Enfamil Newborn powder with the lot number ZP1K7G.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  A Liverpool woman accused of killing her newborn baby has been indicted by a grand jury.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  There's a growing trend in hospital nurseries around the country to revamp the way they wrap babies up, as nurses try to better illustrate the safest sleep environments possible for babies.

Friday, June 24, 2011  Police say 26-year-old Sara Clauson gave birth to a baby girl on June 16th, then abandoned the infant on a lawn near another home in the trailer park.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about the power of the image of mother and child. Sadly, this was a case where the symbol of life was not enough to overcome a terrible death.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  There’s a new addition to the family at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.