LITTLE BITS
“ Children are not a distraction from more important work, they are the most important work.” –C.S. Lewis
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Oldest Baby Ever A new record has been broken—the oldest baby ever born! A baby boy, named Thaddius Daniel Pierce, was born to Lindsey and Tim Pierce in Ohio this summer from a 30-year-old frozen embryo. His embryo was adopted and implanted—making it the longest an embryo has ever been frozen and then successfully used in a live birth. bbc.com
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A Baby Setting Records Nash Keen just set the newest Guin- ness World Record for “Most Premature Baby.” He was born 133 days premature —at only 21 weeks! He weighted just 10 ounces, but his chances didn’t look good when he was born. However, after 189 days in the hospital, Nash was finally released and able to go home earlier this year. uihc.org
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How Your Infant Can Make Money by Being Born
As of 2024, the US birth rate is at an all-time historic low, with the average total fertility rate at 1.6 children per woman—a number that is significantly below the 2.1 replacement. Accord- ing to the CDC, this rate declined by 3 percent from 2022, primarily by women ages 20–39. White House advisors are trying to get creative with how to boost the birth rate. One such sug- gested incentive was a $5,000 “baby bonus” to every American mom who gives birth. Though nothing has come of that idea, the White House did create “Trump Accounts” in June of 2025 for newborns born January 1, 2025 or later. The accounts “will be seeded with a one-time gov- ernment contribution of $1,000. The accounts will track a stock index and allow for additional private contributions of up to $5,000 per year” (The White House). So don’t forget to set your little one’s account up today! whitehouse.gov
No More Sales Tax on Baby and Menstrual Products in Alabama As of September 1, House Bill 152 has gone into effect; the new legislation will remove the state sales and use tax on baby and menstrual hygiene products for a three year period, which will save millions of women thousands of dollars each year across the state. The legislation was unanimously passed by the Alabama Senate in March. Wondering what counts? Think diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, breast pumps and accessories, maternity clothing, and menstrual products like tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Another major tax change as of September 1 is a state’s sales tax drop on groceries drops from 3 percent to 2 percent. Unless re- newed, this new measure will expire on August 31, 2028, and we’ll go back to paying taxes for our diapers and tampons. So enjoy it while it lasts… feel free to stock up! legiscan.com
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