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How Infant / Baby Care could be different



Liquid infant formula could be safer than powdered

Parents of premie / preterm / NICU babies could receive extended parental leave

New mothers (particularly with birth injuries / tearing) could have the option of staying longer in the hospital post-childbirth

Wearable tech could accurately measure breastfeeding milk delivered to babies

Human breastmilk could be commercially sold

Donor milk instead of baby formula could be safer for preterm / full-term babies

Tongue ties could be overprescribed for babies / beneficial for adults

Cribs could have mesh sides instead of bars

Rocking / inclines / vibrations / non-breathable sides could be unsafe in baby bassinets

New parents could go to a "village" retreat center after birth

Alternative children vaccine schedules could be considered / studied more

Baby loungers could be unsafe without supervision

Expectant mothers could have virtual expert support 24/7 / proactive screening / postpartum support / wearable health technology / insurance covered doulas

Too much cow milk could cause anemia / iron deficiency

Beneficial gut bacteria / foods / supplements could help starving / malnourished children

Antenatal corticosteroids / probiotics could help newborn babies survive

Newborn babies could wait to be bathed

The U.S. FDA / CSPC could proactively regulate / ensure different types of baby products meet safety standards

Baby changing mats could be waterproof, down-sloping, soft foam

Baby changing areas could have barriers / be on the floor

European baby formula could be healthier than the U.S.

Breast milk could be freeze-dried

Pajamas / clothes could be chemical-free / naturally flame-retardant

Strollers could be pushed from wheelchairs

Cord clamping could be delayed in childbirth

Baby bottles could make it easier to switch to breastfeeding / reduce colic, gas, and reflux

Wet wipes could be compostable, refillable, stylish, and biodegradable

Babies could be toilet trained and diaper-free

Clothes could grow

City babies could have fresh air cages

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) could be screened for pre- and post-partum with available treatment options

The effects of anti-depressants on pregnancy / postpartum health could have randomized control trials and clear guidance

More / comprehensive manufacturing inspections could be done to ensure consumer safety

Babies could have dark environments to sleep

Breast could not be best / two years could be too long

Baby formula / foods could not have heavy metals

Breathable (without chemicals) infant mattresses could or could not prevent SIDs

Babies could have weighted swaddles / sacks but might not be safe

Diapers could be made with cotton linings / plant-based materials

Babies could have floor beds

The newborn screening system could include additional disorders

Libraries could have workstations for caregivers

Baby vitals could be tracked through wearables

New parents could wear their babies

Bottles could self-clean and purify water

Baby baths could be more comfortable and convenient

Formula milk companies could not target new mothers in developing countries

The sippy cup could be reinvented

Babies could have health-tracking wearables

Flame retardants could be unsafe and banned

New parents could get infant training / check-ins after birth

Parental leave could include traveling

Circumcision could be risky and unnecessary

Breast pumps could be discreet, rechargeable, and have a portable storage cooler

Silicon rings could be safer and better than traditional rings

Foam could be used instead of wet wipes

Babies could communicate through sign language

Infants could take swim lessons

Baby powder could be unsafe

U.S. childcare could be easier to access for low-income familes

Baby swaddling could be easier

A high-tech, rocking, secured swaddle bassinet / crib could help babies sleep

Mentorship programs could help at-risk youth, drug addicts, homeless, ex-offenders, potential terrorists, immigrants, refugees, new employees, and students

Post office employees could deliver services for the elderly, disabled, new mothers, or mentally ill

Pacifiers could be designed differently / be attached to stuffed animals

Babies could wear wearable blankets

Diaper changing pads could have cone-shaped barriers

New parents could receive a baby box

Breastfeeding rooms or pods could be available in travel hubs and workplaces

Babies could go to spas

Parents and parents-to-be could receive calls or text messages to promote maternal and child health

Parents could respond quickly and consistently to infant crying