No, that carton of milk isn't two percent, it's breast milk. From a cow. Bought at a store... Scientists in China are experimenting with adding human genes to cows in order to produce a cow's milk that contains breast milk properties. Suddenly Baby Bacon Infant Formula doesn't sound so bad.
How do some of these trends get started? Some parent looked at their Roomba, then looked at their baby sitting in its Bumbo seat and thought, those things belong together. The newest YouTube craze involves parents giving their babies rides on Roombas. Wonder how long it'll take before Bumbo issues a warning that their products are not intended for use on high surfaces or robotic vacuums. Some of these kids do seem to be enjoying themselves, though.
There are so many things for a pregnant woman to worry about - will she be able to breastfeed, will she bond to the baby, will she pick a name for the baby that fully nurtures its future brand potential... If the last one doesn't ring a bell for you, chances are you're not part of Manhattan's economic elite and that you haven't hired a "pregnancy concierge." Chances are that you also haven't seen Pregnant in Heels, the new show on Bravo, which follows a pregnancy concierge dealing with her pampered clients.
Thinking about getting pregnant? Better think about getting in shape first. A new study shows that obese women are twice as likely to suffer a miscarriage or lose their baby in its first year of life. The scientists behind the study reassure women that the risks are still small but hey, just another good reason to do something good for yourself and the baby.