Infants Archives

Major Retailers Remove Weighted Sleepwear for Infants Due to Safety Concerns

Atlanta, Georgia – Major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target have recently taken action by removing a controversial weighted sleepwear product from their shelves. This decision comes after multiple warnings about the potential dangers of these products, particularly in relation to infant safety. Medical experts have raised concerns about the use of weighted products on infants, citing risks of reduced oxygen saturation levels and potential harm to the developing brain or even death. The Consumer …

Houston Couple Faces Charges in Connection to Tragic Death of Twin Infants

Houston, Texas – A tragic case involving the death of twin infants in October 2023 has led to charges being filed against a man and a woman, according to court documents. Authorities have charged Angelina Belinda Calderon and Fernando Vega, both 21 years old, with two counts each of injury to a child-serious bodily injury. The incident, which initially appeared to involve no foul play, unfolded in a home on Linden Creek Lane. The babies, …

Houston Parents Seek Lower Bond in Case of Twin Infants’ Tragic Death

Houston, Texas – Parents charged in connection to the tragic deaths of their twin infants are seeking a reduction in bond amounts in court, as reported in court documents. Angelina Belinda Calderon and Fernando Vega, both 21 years old, are facing two counts each of injury to a child-serious bodily injury in relation to the passing of their 5-week-old twins in October of 2023. During a recent court appearance, the couple’s attorneys requested lower bond …

Man and Woman Charged with Serious Bodily Injury in Connection to Twin Infants’ Death

Houston, Texas – A man and woman, both 21 years old, are facing charges related to the tragic death of twin infants in October 2023. Angelina Belinda Calderon and Fernando Vega have been charged with two counts of injury to a child-serious bodily injury, according to court documents. The Houston Police Department responded to a home on Linden Creek Lane after receiving reports of two infants, identified as Massail and Mirena Vega, found unresponsive. The …

Study Finds Alarming Number of Infants Engaging in Unsafe Sleep Practices

New York, NY – Unsafe sleep practices continue to contribute to a significant number of sudden unexpected infant deaths in the United States. A recent study published in Pediatrics highlighted that three-quarters of infants who died from these tragedies were affected by multiple unsafe practices, with close to 60% sharing a sleep surface with another person. Sudden unexpected infant death, or SUID, affects infants under 1 year old who die suddenly and without an obvious …

Alert Issued After Multiple Infants in North Carolina Die from Congenital Syphilis

Raleigh, North Carolina – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has raised concerns about the increasing number of stillbirths and infant deaths related to congenital syphilis in the state. From January 1 to September 1 of this year, there have been five reported cases, prompting a public health alert. This alarming trend has prompted NCDHHS to issue a provider memo urging healthcare providers to take action to prevent congenital syphilis. The rise …

Georgia Family Seeks Justice After Infant’s Horrific Birth Outcome

ATLANTA, GA – The death of a baby in Georgia has been ruled a homicide by the medical examiner’s office, sparking a lawsuit against the hospital and a call for justice from the child’s family. The tragic incident occurred last July, when the baby was decapitated during delivery as a result of alleged excessive force applied by a physician. The family’s attorneys filed a lawsuit against the hospital, and the baby’s father, Treveon Taylor Sr, …

Probation for Wausau Woman Convicted in Infant’s Accidental Asphyxia Death

WAUSAU, Wis. – A 26-year-old Wausau woman has been sentenced to 10 years of probation for the death of her 3-month-old child. Shailey Huron, now a resident of Texas, entered a plea deal in October and will serve her probation in her home state. If she violates the terms of her probation, she faces a year in jail. The incident took place on March 30, 2020, when police and ambulance crews responded to a home …