1 Big Teething Myth, Debunked (Sorry, Late Bloomers)
Post by Liz Alterman. When it comes to a teething baby, most parents are counting down the minutes until that little white tooth finally pokes through the gums -- and the screaming stops, of course....
View ArticleNew Baby Sleep Guidelines Can Drastically Reduce SIDS
Post by Tanvier Peart. Caring for our babies and keeping them safe isn't always easy, especially since in those critical early years, we're often sleep-deprived ourselves! This is one of the reasons...
View ArticleThese NICU Babies Win the Award for Most Adorable Halloween Costumes
Post by Tanvier Peart. When kindhearted individuals unite, there's nothing they can't do -- including warm the hearts of so many parents in such a special way. The March of Dimes recently partnered...
View Article13 Moms Get Real About Why They Chose Not to Breastfeed
Post by Liz Alterman. Whether you believe "breast is best" or "formula is just fine," you probably have pretty good reasons to back it up. While the issue often causes a great divide among moms, it's a...
View ArticleFirst-Born Twin Turns Out to Be Younger Than His Brother -- Wait, What?
Post by Liz Alterman. If you love riddles, you'll enjoy this totally mind-bending birth story. Brothers born in Massachusetts may end up arguing over who is the older twin thanks to Daylight Saving...
View ArticleWatch This Blissed-Out Baby Get Her Hair Washed and Embrace Her Chill
Post by Liz Alterman. If you've been panicking about how you'll get everything done this holiday season and you feel the stress mounting, boy, have we found the perfect antidote! As you watch this...
View Article12 Genuinely Awesome Baby Gifts Under $20
Post by Nicole Fabian-Weber. Buying a holiday gift for baby may sound easy, but when it's time to actually make a purchase, things can get a bit tricky. After all, how many blankets can one small fry...
View Article11 Answers to the Breastfeeding Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask
Post by Tanvier Peart. Between finding out you're expecting and actually giving birth, there are going to be tons of questions (tons) that swirl through your mind. Becoming a new mom is really exciting...
View ArticleMom Shares Scary Photo to Warn Parents About Baby-Wearing Danger
Post by Liz Alterman. It's always lovely to keep your baby snuggled to you, especially in those hectic moments when you're also happy to have both hands free. But one woman is warning of the danger of...
View ArticleI'm So Thankful My Wife Required Me to Be a Hands-On Dad
Post by Nevin Martell. I don't remember the first three months of my son's life.I do remember his birth, when he slipped into this world, his tiny body wet and wrinkled, his eyes scrunching open and...
View ArticleBeautiful Photos Capture Final Days of 'Miracle' Twin's Life
Post by Liz Alterman. Losing a child is one of the most devastating things that can happen to any parent. An Ohio couple, prepared to welcome boy-girl twins, learned early on that due to a heart...
View ArticleThrow Out the Homeopathic Teething Meds, Warns FDA -- They Might Be Toxic
Post by Liz Alterman. Listening to a teething baby cry makes most parents feel heartbroken and helpless. And, as plenty of moms and dads know, you're willing to try almost anything to alleviate that...
View ArticleThis Baby and 295 Ounces of Breast Milk Are Here to Prove 'Fed Is Best'
Post by Ashley Austrew. If you've ever tried to breastfeed, then you know it's not as easy as it looks. Every breastfeeding mom deals with latch issues, questions about her supply, and those...
View ArticleThis Song Designed to 'Make Babies Happy' Will Drive You Insane
Post by Liz Alterman. As if there weren't already enough kids' songs on the market, now music psychologists (yes, apparently that's a real thing!) are teaming up with Grammy Award–winner Imogen Heap to...
View ArticleHere's the Tiniest Diaper You've Ever Seen, for the Smallest Preemies
Post by Liz Alterman. Finding diapers in your newborn's size is typically something most parents don't give a second thought -- and that's a good thing. But what if your precious infant were so tiny...
View Article19 Most Surprising Things About Having a Baby (No One Warned Us!)
Post by Wendy Robinson. When I was pregnant with my first child, I read everything about having a baby that I could get my hands on. I just wanted to be prepared, to know what to expect. I thought I...
View ArticleDoctors May Be Able to Scan for Signs of Autism in Babies as Young as 6 Months
Post by Jeanne Sager. Today, most parents have to wait until their child is at least 2 years old before they can get a solid autism diagnosis and (hopefully) dive into early intervention. But what if...
View ArticleDoctors May Be Able to Scan for Signs of Autism in Babies as Young as 6 Months
Post by Jeanne Sager. Today, most parents have to wait until their child is at least 2 years old before they can get a solid autism diagnosis and (hopefully) dive into early intervention. But what if...
View Article12 Creative Ways to Make Baby's First Birthday Party Fun for All Ages
Post by Wendy Robinson. For my son's first birthday party, we had a theme. It was "I can't believe we survived one year of parenting." I'm pretty sure we had cupcakes and then I took a long nap. The...
View Article10 Ways You're Treating Your Baby's Colic All Wrong
Post by Jacqueline Burt Cote. An estimated 10 to 40 percent of babies worldwide suffer from the mysterious and unbelievably challenging condition known as colic, which is when babies inexplicably cry...
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