A majority of tested baby foods are ultraprocessed, packed with potentially harmful additives, sugars and salt, a new study found.

Parents are posting on TikTok about feeding their babies butter for sleep, development, satiety and more. Here’s what experts think.

Researchers analyzed 651 baby food products and found that over 70% are ultra-processed with 105 different additives.

A new peer-reviewed study found that about 71% of U.S. baby and toddler foods sold in major grocery stores are classified as ultra-processed.  Ultr ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. The foods we eat as young children help set ...

Baby’s first foods can set the table for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. “Food is for enjoyment, but also to help the child grow and develop appropriately,” said Linda Davila-Herrera, a ...

I always enjoyed making homemade baby food for my kids because I knew exactly what was going into their food, and I could control the consistency and texture. The best baby food maker can make ...

While the amounts of lead, arsenic, and cadmium in baby foods appear to be getting lower, the overall risk hasn’t changed much in the past five years, according to new tests by Consumer Reports. The ...