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03.19.10 Hits of the week

• A federal U.S. court has ruled that mercury-containing preservatives in vaccines do not cause autism. This comes on the heels of a prominent journal retracting the 1998 study that sparked the anti-vaccine movement among concerned parents.

• A baby in a rush to be born stopped traffic this week in New York. Well, we know this baby is going to need a car seat, which are essential in keeping your child safe while you're driving. 

• One website poll asks: Do you wash your hands after every diaper change? Check out our tips on the best defense against germs to protect your infant.

• Looks like Facebook and breastfeeding moms are at each other's throats again. It's like déjá vu: The two battled last year over Facebook's decision to take down some photos of nursing mothers.

• The comment section on a recent news story quickly turned into a heated discussion about babies flying on planes—and it was very divided. With a little preparation and patience, you can leave home with baby if traveling is part of your life. 

• Infants are born to dance, a new study says. Babies cannot only boogie but rock out, too: Crib Notes reported previously on a study that found newborns gain the sense for beat at birth.

• Researchers say that triplets are becoming increasingly common. Remember, preparation is everything when it comes to having multiples.

• Is modesty out the door these days? Here, one website offers up 10 things that moms would love to do in private. It may sound selfish to some people, but there are times when moms need to baby themselves, too. (And there's nothing wrong with that!)

Maria Vega is Fit Pregnancy magazine's copy editor.