5 Signs You're Trying Too Hard to Be a 'Perfect' Mom
Post by Judy Dutton. Do you wake up in the morning, French-braid your daughter's hair, volunteer coach at your son's soccer match, feed them an organic, healthy lunch, and still manage to squeeze in a...
View ArticleNipple Shields: Why Breastfeeding Moms Use Them and How
Post by Judy Dutton. The first time you hear about nipple shields, your first thought may be "nipple what?" but don't knock it until you try it. The small silicone cups can be a godsend for many a...
View ArticleParents Lose Their Minds Trying to Install a Car Seat (VIDEO)
Post by Judy Dutton. It is so bleeping hard to install car seats. Figuring out how to squeeze that hulking contraption into your car, then weave the seat belt through the proper holes, then loosen and...
View Article'Fearless Formula Feeder' Wants Moms to Know It's Okay Not to Breastfeed
Post by Jodi Meltzer. Despite every advantage -- a breastfeeding-friendly pediatrician and hospital, access to an extensive network of lactation consultants, a loving husband, and a genuine desire to...
View ArticleMIT Wants to 'Make the Breast Pump Not Suck': But Is It Possible?
Post by Jodi Meltzer. Finally, the brainiacs at MIT are addressing a real problem that desperately needs attention! They're hosting a "Make the Breast Pump Not Suck Hackathon" for engineers, designers,...
View ArticlePete Wentz Explains Baby's Weird Name and Nope, We Still Don't Get It
Post by Suzee Skwiot. Let's all rewind to last month when Pete Wentz welcomed his new baby boy and announced his name: Saint Lazslo Wentz. We've been scratching our heads ever since, trying to figure...
View ArticleWhy Newborn Babies Get 'Breasts' and What to Do About It
Post by Judy Dutton. Babies aren't always born looking, er, exactly how we'd envisioned. Here's one example that's thrown many moms for a loop: their newbornhas breasts. Yes, it can happen -- to boys...
View ArticleEva Mendes and Ryan Gosling Welcome Their Baby
Post by Suzee Skwiot. It's official, ladies. Ryan Goslingis a dad. Several sources confirm that Eva Mendes gave birth to the couple's first child, a daughter, on Friday, September 12. Congratulations...
View ArticleHow to Wean Baby Off a Bottle: 7 Tips for Moms
Post by Judy Dutton. Babies and bottles go together like Bert and Ernie ... which is why when the time comes to weanbaby off the bottle, kids can act as though you've ripped out their heart and served...
View ArticleHey Girl, Ryan Gosling Is a Dad Now (PHOTOS)
Post by Suzanne Murray. Hey Girl, it's official: Ryan Gosling is over us. He has eyes for only one girl now -- and it's not Eva Mendes. The sexy star became a dad when girlfriend Eva Mendes gave birth...
View ArticleBleeding After Circumcision: Is It Normal?
Post by Jodi Meltzer. There's nothing worse for a mom than watching your baby be wheeled off for his circumcision at the hospital (except maybe seeing it performed in front of you during the bris ......
View ArticleBreastfeeding Around the World: How American Moms Stack Up
Post by Suzee Skwiot. Breastfeeding is a global experience. Mothers around the world have the option to nurse their newborns, but the cultural expectations and ramifications vary by nation. Lansinoh...
View Article12 Clever Crafts Featuring Baby's Footprints
Post by Jodi Meltzer. Who doesn't adore baby feet? Oh, the joy of finally seeing 10 toes after nine months of pregnancy! But the little footprints that lead straight to your heart only last for a short...
View ArticleHow to Break Up With Your Pediatrician
Post by Suzee Skwiot. As parents, and especially new ones, we tend to rely on pediatricians to tell us and help us properly care for our children. Between initial infant appointments and general...
View Article14 of the Hardest Things Every Mom Does
Post by Jodi Meltzer. How many times have you heard that being a mom is "the toughest job there is"? Most non-parents don't even know the half of it. In fact, SOME THINGS ARE SO RIDICULOUSLY DIFFICULT...
View ArticleForemilk Hindmilk Imbalance: What Breastfeeding Moms Need to Know
Post by Jodi Meltzer. One of the things a breastfeeding mom worries about most is whether her baby is getting enough to eat. After all, you can’t really see the “bottle” draining. And if that’s not...
View Article8 Things Babies Know That'll Blow Your Mind
Post by Judy Dutton. At first glance, babies might not seem that smart. Not that it's their fault! They're just young, their minds like Silly Putty -- mushy and malleable to whatever adults want to...
View ArticleAttachment Parenting Gone Wild! (Like Really, Really Wild)
Post by Michele Zipp. The Bravo series Extreme Guide to Parenting has introduced us to some fascinating folks who parent in all different kinds of ways. Some people may think I'm one of those "extreme"...
View ArticleIs 'Baby Brain' Real? Memory Loss in Moms Explained
Post by Judy Dutton. There was a time, long long ago, when you could have sworn you were a competent, capable individual. Then you get pregnant, and boom: You miss deadlines, misplace your keys, or...
View ArticleJessica Simpson Is Already Thinking About Baby Number 3
Post by Jodi Meltzer. Sometimes when I hear celebrity interviews, I have to stifle a yawn. Or focus on something right in front of me to stop an exaggerated eye-roll. "Married life is a fairy tale, we...
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