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No, loose muslin blankets aren’t safe in a baby’s sleep space; use a wearable blanket or a swaddle until rolling begins.

Yes, a father’s sperm decides a baby’s sex because it carries either an X or a Y chromosome.

No, baby mittens aren’t bad; brief daytime use is fine, but skip them for sleep to avoid heat build-up and to keep feeding and soothing cues.

Yes, infant car mirrors can be used safely when lightweight, tightly secured, and never attached to the car seat.

Yes, mirror play for babies is safe and helpful when you use baby-safe mirrors, supervise, and pair it with tummy time.

No, mirror play isn’t harmful to infants when used safely.

Yes, mini cribs are safe for newborns when they meet federal standards and follow AAP safe sleep rules.

No, milk baths for babies aren’t standard care; evidence is limited and plain baths with emollients are safer for most skin needs.

Yes, developmental milestones for premature babies are tracked by corrected age, so many skills appear later than calendar age suggests.

Yes, mice are drawn to baby formula’s fats and sugars, so spills and open containers can bring them indoors.