Can ChatGPT Parent Better Than You?

TOP OF MIND

The end of RSV? FDA approves new single-injection treatment to protect young children from deadly virus.

The important bits:
Worldwide, RSV is the second-leading cause of death during the first year of a newborn's life, second only to malaria.

But thankfully, major relief might be on the way via a new drug called Beyfortus. The one-shot treatment contains an antibody that prevents the virus from spreading and infecting healthy cells. Three studies showed the drug reduced the risk of RSV between 70% and 75% among kids two years and younger.

Now that it has FDA approval, the drug's maker is hoping to hit the market this fall, although it still needs a CDC recommendation before it can become widely available.

What's it all mean?
Every year, nearly 100,000 kids under the age of five are hospitalized due to RSV. This new treatment could cut those hospitalizations in half. For more information on how RSV impacts young children, click here.

DID YOU HEAR

"Mom, I'm bored!"
How often do your kids scream, "I'm bored!" throughout the week? According to one study, the average is seven times a week! But don't worry, the psychologist who conducted the study has seven tips to prevent boredom, and we're positive all seven will work on your kid.

ChatGPT can make you a better parent
Most parents have remained unimpressed by ChatGPT because it still lacks the ability to change a diaper or wake up to nurse at two in the morning, but apparently there are other ways it can help make you a better parent. An AI expert is giving you all the tips and tricks, including how to use ChatGPT to schedule your child's next birthday party!

Who has time to exercise?
Researchers at the University of Houston have discovered adults raising multiple kids engage in around 50 to 80 fewer minutes of vigorous physical activity each week. It's not clear if they counted doing five loads of laundry, making three separate dinners, and moonlighting as a judge in your kids' arguments as "vigorous physical activity."

What are the most common pregnancy cravings?
A new study suggests nearly 90% of women experience at least one food craving during their pregnancy, but what are the top foods?

Toddler causes mayhem on flight
Snakes on a plane > unruly toddlers on a plane.

A DOSE OF GOOD

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JUST FOR YOU

Aesthetics: Overwhelmed by all the options at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? The Cut breaks down the sale's BEST beauty deals. Treat yourself!

Bites: It’s not just meat facing the grilling heat: try fruit! Stone fruit, pineapple, and watermelon (yes, watermelon) are all delicious right off the grill. If you’re looking to impress the neighbors, try these Grilled Plums with Ricotta and Honey. Or forget about keeping up appearances and just serve with ice cream (or whipped cream out of a can).

Gizmos: What is the best diaper pail? Or what we're really asking, what contains all that stink? Find out here and also here.

HERE’S A QUESTION

This mom wonders if her husband has a right to be upset with her for cooking their 4-year-old a meal at 1:00 am after she refused to eat dinner the night before. He believes their daughter is going to request midnight snacks more often now that she knows it's an option.

RECALLS

The adorable Cupkin 8oz and 12oz Insulated Stainless Steel Cups.

What happened?
Tamera Rubin aka “Lead Safe Mama” took to IG and literally tested the cups for lead herself. She published a full write up of her findings along with her IG video and suggested next steps that Cupkin should be taking if they claim to be as responsible as they are.

She also wants it to be noted that her website is not a blog. Lead Safe Mama, LLC is a business focused on environmental activism for childhood lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety. She explains that her own children have permanent brain damage and other disabilities from Lead poisoning, so now she is an advocate.

What should you do?
If you believe you have purchased a Cupkin Insulated Stainless Steel cup, then you should immediately go to their website’s recall page.

The founder, Max, created a video explaining the problem, as well as exactly which cups are affected and how to get a refund.