Babies

Deadly autonomy: How haredi society's contempt for law has killed its children - opinion

Leadership begins with accountability. When leaders refuse to acknowledge responsibility, they abandon the very people they claim to represent.

Kindergaten owner arrested in Romema, Jerusalem, after two babies died due to illegalities. January, 19.
First responders at the scene where dozens of toddlers were suspected to have been badly poisoned at a daycare in Jerusalem. January 19, 2026.

Jerusalem daycare tragedy exposes years of neglect, lawlessness, and failed oversight - editorial

Kindergaten owner arrested in Romema, Jerusalem, after two babies died due to illegalities. January, 19.

Israel Police arrest Jerusalem daycare owner, caregiver in charge where two babies died

Baby formula

Good news for parents: Materna for only NIS 35


10,000 Liters: How did she pump so much breast milk?

Elizabeth Anderson-Sierra, 35, holds the Guinness World Record for largest breast milk donation, sharing her extraordinary journey amidst challenges.


How many hours a night should your children sleep between ages 0 and 18?

From infancy to adolescence: when is it recommended to send the children to their beauty sleep, and what is the recommended amount of hours for babies, children and teenagers?

 Baby sleeps in car

Whooping cough outbreak in ultra-Orthodox Israeli population requires urgent vaccinations

More than 225 cases of whooping cough have been reported since the beginning of this year, 13 times more than during the same period last year.

 Vaccinations

Fathers' psychiatric diagnosis increases risk of preterm birth - study

Preterm birth is associated with negative health consequences for newborns, but less is known about the risk in the offspring of fathers with psychiatric diagnoses.

 Researchers find both children of parents with mental illness are at increased risk of being born too early – both the mothers and fathers are important.

Potentially harmful bacteria found in Mehadrin Materna baby formula

The company removed the product from shelves and cleaned the factory under the supervision of the Health Ministry.

Breast milk has been prove to be more beneficial than baby formula.

Infanticide by married couples was routine in 1500-1800 - book

A new book points to infanticide by married couples as a means of controlling resources and maintaining social status.

 A 17th-Century painting of a baby.

Raising two babies in the Holy Land - opinion

"Our baby is due on August 29. I say 'ours' purposefully as I feel often there is an assumption this is my responsibility alone. My husband will be extremely hands-on."

 THE WRITER speaks at an annual mega networking event run by her organization, in Tel Aviv, earlier this year.

Mothers are happier, more articulate with babies, puppies - study

Why do we articulate more when speaking to babies and puppies?

 Photograph of a mother and a puppy.

Can a kiss on the lips be fatal for babies?

An expert and mother from Tiny Hearts Education, a company that provides infant care education, explained kisses can cause babies to die thanks to neonatal herpes.

 Mother and baby

How can you tell if your baby is dehydrated?

Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it intakes.

 Illustrative image of a baby drinking from a bottle.