Baby led weaning could have pros / cons
Baby powder mixes could prevent food allergies
Lactose could be better than corn syrup in baby formula
Liquid ready-to-feed 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 / 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 / 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
Babies could worn in clothes
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
