Baby

Baby food aid requests rose 25% in 2025, infant formula prices climb, Social Bank reports

Data from the National Insurance Institute found that 2.8 million Israelis currently live with food insecurity, including over a million children.

An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.
Raphael Herbst ,Deputy Director International Relations Department  Magen David Adom

MDA’s Raphael Herbst at JPost Miami Summit

Baby formula

Good news for parents: Materna for only NIS 35

Mafuko, a female mountain gorilla from the Bageni family holds her newly born twins at the Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo, in this undated handout picture released January 7, 2026.

Endangered hope: Rare mountain gorilla twins born in war-ravaged Virunga National Park, Congo


Pacifier collection featuring the Moomins characters

A sweet, limited edition of natural latex pacifiers, matching pacifier holders, and a storage box designed in the style of the children’s series “The Moomins”.

Pacifier collection featuring the Moomins characters

Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes

Researchers identified a previously unknown placental molecular process disrupted by gestational diabetes, helping explain pregnancy complications and long-term health risks for children.

A pregnant woman checks her blood sugar levels; illustrative.

WATCH: Firefighters rescue six, including infant, from apartment fire in Beersheba

All the rescued individuals were evacuated for further medical examinations, including checking for smoke exposure.

A firefighter rescuing an infant from a building fire in Beersheba, December 21, 2025.

Gazan activist: Hamas hid tons of baby formula for months to manufacture starvation crisis

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib reveals footage of Hamas hiding baby formula in Gaza during the hunger crisis. Israel’s Foreign Ministry condemns Hamas for using civilians' suffering for political gain.

 Palestinians gather to collect what remains of relief supplies from the distribution center of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 5, 2025.

A pediatrician warns: Baby food squeeze pouches hide real risks

Why ready-made fruit purée pouches are not a substitute for real food. Dr. Liat Etshtein, a pediatric medicine specialist, and Yael Ioselevich, a pediatric dietitian, explain.

A child eating a squeeze pouch

The brand expands and launches a baby care product line

After years of specializing in textiles, the baby brand TAKE ME HOME by Elinor Koffler presents six gentle and healthy skincare products for sensitive skin.

Take Me Home

WATCH: Father seen cocking gun over infant’s head indicted in Arrabe weapons case

In another video published by the police, the same suspect is shown firing the weapon in an outdoor area.

Screenshot from footage showing the infant son of a suspect detained by police in northern Israel. The infant has his hand on a firearm as he lays on a bed. Published November 27, 2025.

Measles kills 18-month old from Tiberias in latest fatality from outbreak

The Health Ministry continues to urge vaccination as the tenth child dies due to the measles epidemic.

A CHILD with measles.

A particularly sweet winter: New baby collection from Super-Pharm

LIFE BABY'S by Super-Pharm launches a teddy-themed collection, with items for babies and toddlers priced NIS 12.90–NIS 34.90. There’s also a promotion: 50% off the second item until 11.11.

Teddy fur hat, NIS 24.90

Parents, take note: How to smoothly transition your baby from liquids to solids

Everything you need to know about moving from liquid to solid foods, with practical tips, modern baby-led eating approaches, and tech tools to ease the first year.

Closest to mommy

The first year challenge: The complete guide to feeding in the baby’s first year

From the first milk to the family meal: Everything parents need to know about the development of healthy eating and the tools that will help along the way.

Research shows that feeding habits in the first year affect not only the baby’s immediate health but also their future development