What's new from CHILD?
Drinking whole cow’s milk in early childhood may be linked to lower obesity risk later
New research from CHILD has found that children who drink whole cow’s milk at age five tend to have lower levels of body fat and less risk of obesity by age eight, compared... READ MORE
Consuming more ultraprocessed foods as a toddler may contribute to later behavioural and emotional problems
New research from CHILD has found that children who consume higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods at three years of age tend to exhibit more behavioural and emotional difficulties by age five. These findings,... READ MORE
CHILD 13-year visits completed, 16-year visits underway!
Naomi completes her 16-year visit in Winnipeg 16-year visits We are excited to announce that the first CHILD clinic visits in the new 16-year round of data collection have begun. Initial 16-year visits... READ MORE
Breastfeeding linked to improved child behavior, especially in lower socioeconomic households
Breastfeeding is beneficial for all babies, but according to new CHILD research it may have greater effects among infants living in contexts of lower socioeconomic status. As reported in their paper in Frontiers... READ MORE
Mom’s stress during pregnancy may influence her child’s gut microbiome and later mental health
New findings suggest that a mother’s stress during pregnancy may affect how her baby’s gut microbiome develops in the first year of life. In turn, this may influence the child’s later risk for... READ MORE
CIHR celebrates CHILD
CHILD is proud to be featured as an Institute achievement by CIHR’s Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH). To celebrate its first 25 years of existence, the Institute is highlighting on... READ MORE





