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- Packing for BabiesThe 5 Best Pack and Play Mattresses of 2020Editor’s Note: We know raising kids can be hard. That’s why we’re dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice and products. We wanted to let you know that if you chose to purchase one of the items feat...Jennifer Caffelle
- Car SeatsThe 5 Best Infant Car Seats According to Real ParentsEditorâs Note: We know raising kids can be hard. Thatâs why weâre dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice and products. We wanted to let you know that if you chose to purchase one of the i...Charise Rohm Nulsen
- Setting Up the NurseryWhere Should Newborns Sleep?Have you decided where your new bundle of joy will sleep when she comes home? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping your infant in the same room where you sleep (but not in the same bed) to greatly reduce the risk of Sudden ...Erin Dower
- Babies and ToddlersThe Best Baptism Gift Ideas for 2020Editorâs Note: We know raising kids can be hard. Thatâs why weâre dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice and products. We wanted to let you know that if you chose to purchase one of the ...Elisa Cinelli
- Babies and Toddlers19 Sentimental Baby Gift Ideas Inspired By Family History and TraditionsEditorâs Note: We know raising kids can be hard. Thatâs why weâre dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice and products. We wanted to let you know that if you chose to purchase one of the i...Jacqueline Weiss
- Babies and ToddlersWhat Are The Chances My Baby Will Be Born With a Cleft Palate?Cleft palate is one of the most common birth defects in the United States. A cleft palate occurs when the tissue of the roof of the mouth does not join up. This causes a separation. There are different types of cleft. It can be split in the fr...Elisa Cinelli
- Starting SolidsWhen Should You Introduce Cereal to Your Infant?It's hard to know when your baby is ready for cereals and other solid foods. We got a doctor to weigh in on exactly when to start solids. ...
- Babies and Toddlers8 Things Your Newborn Will Do That Might Surprise YouPreparing for a newborn usually focuses on ordering baby gear and setting up the nursery. Throw some childbirth education in there with a few baby showers and a dash of meditation and you have yourself the typical birth preparation for the averag...HeHe Stewart
- Babies and ToddlersThe Psychological Reason 2/3 of People Cradle Babies On The LeftIt’s not something you consciously think about, but according to a major scientific study, most adults cradle babies on the left side of their bodies vs. their right. And no, it doesn’t always have to do with an adult being right-handed or le...Rachel Sokol
- Babies and ToddlersBuying Used for Baby: What’s Okay and What’s NotToday, buying items online can be done in just a few clicks and while it might seem tempting to save a few bucks by purchasing used items for your baby, is that always the best and safest option? You Should Never Buy These Baby Items Used W...Jacqueline Weiss
- Activities for BabiesIt's Playtime, Baby! 12 Simple Developmental Activities to Try with Your TotStumped on ideas for how to play with your baby? These fun and easy activities help stimulate your infant's development — and bring on some adorable smiles and giggles. And remember, much of your baby's learning in her first year will happen na...Erin Dower
- Babies5 DIY Baby Headbands and BowsIf you've seen a baby girl birth announcement recently, browsed Instagram, or shopped on Etsy, you've probably see an adorable infant wearing an oversized headband or bow accessory. Whether you love it or hate it, the trend is here to stay. While...Jacqueline Weiss
- Babies8 Tips to Minimize Distractions When Driving with a NewbornDriving with a newborn can be nerve-wracking, especially if it’s your first child. Not only are you worried about your new passenger in the backseat, you’re probably exhausted, too. A poll conducted by Safe Kids Worldwide found that 10 perce...Zeb Goldstein
- KidsThis Is How One Parent Raises Their Gender-Neutral ChildEditor's Note: This is the first installment in our series on gender-neutral parenting. You can also read our second piece, Some Parents Are Bucking the Gender-Neutral Trend. Here's Why. Recently, a stranger referred to Anastasia Fujii's AMAB (a...Rebecca Desfosse
- Parenting Tools PrintablesPrintable Month-by-Month Developmental Milestone ChartPrint this developmental milestone chart, and check off each milestone as your child grows into her first year of life. It's important to remember that babies develop at different rates, and this printable represents general guidelines. ...
- BreastfeedingBirth Control After Baby: 5 Options for Breastfeeding MomsLife with a newborn is wonderfully chaotic. Getting pregnant again is probably the last thing on your mind. While safe for your baby, birth control methods that contain estrogen can lower milk supply. But there are methods that are safe for baby...Lindsay Hutton
- PregnancyOur 5 Favorite Celebrity Baby Announcements Right NowAs much as we love babies, we also love baby announcements! These are our favorite celebrity baby announcements for the year so far. Kirsten Dunst Kirsten Dunst officially announced her pregnancy in the RODARTE fall look book. She looks goddess-l...Laurie Mega
- PregnancyOur 5 Favorite Celebrity Babies Born in JanuaryWe know Kim and Kanye's third child and second daughter was born this past month (really, we don't follow them too closely). But did you know a whole bunch of other celebrities became first-, second- and even third-time parents this month? We rou...Laurie Mega