- Children's General HealthStaff Picks: Treating Childhood Illnesses: What Works and What Doesn't?Karo Syrup for Constipation: Not a Thing Karo syrup is a brand of corn syrup that was once widely recommended for helping babies poop. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, this kind of dark corn syrup doesn't contain the same chemical structur...Laurie Mega
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- Setting Up the NurseryHow to Buy Organic Baby FurnitureIf you'd like to know how to buy organic baby furniture for your child's bedroom, and don't know where to begin—or what to look for—we're got answers. (And, yes, we'll get to the word "organic" in a minute...) Meet mom Susan Inglis, Executive...Rachel Sokol
- Genetics and PregnancyWhat Color Will My Baby's Eyes Be? A Genetic Explanation (Video)Genes come in pairs, and each gene in a pair may differ slightly. One gene may be dominant, and override the other gene, which is recessive. A recessive gene only has an effect if both genes in a pair are recessive. An example is eye color. Altho...
- BabiesStaff Tips: 5 Essentials for Baby's First YearCheck out our video for more details and hacks using our top five baby essentials! "My basement is full of doodads that failed the first-year test -- fancy diaper pails, digital this-and-that, and don't even get me started on peepee teepees." ...Laurie Mega
- FormulaCan an Infant Be Given a Variety of Formulas?There is no medical reason why a healthy infant cannot take a variety of infant formulas, but there are a few issues to consider. ...
- BabiesBuilding Your Baby’s Wardrobe from ScratchThere are many daunting things about becoming a parent for the first time. You work your hardest to keep your kids safe, eating healthy and living a happy life. Agonizing about your children’s wardrobes shouldn’t be your biggest concern. If y...Amanda Light
- Soothing BabyHow to Soothe a Crying BabyWe all know that babies cry. But when your little one starts to sob, you just want to figure out a way to make it right. First, do a round of checks. Are they cold? Do they need a diaper change? Are they sick? If they're still inconsolable, try o...Rebecca Desfosse
- Weaning5 Tips for How to Wean Your Baby from the Bottle or BreastHow to wean your baby is a hot topic among moms, but what's the best way to do it? There are two important factors to consider when weaning from the bottle or breast: your baby's nutritional needs and their emotional needs. More: The Best Foods...Laura Richards
- Breastfeeding ChallengesCommon Breastfeeding Problems Every New Mom Should Know AboutThe following problems are not uncommon during the get-acquainted phase of breastfeeding. Fortunately, such problems are usually worked out successfully before you leave the hospital or by the time your milk comes in abundantly. Don't be discour...
- TwinsHaving Twins: A Day in the Life of MomI will never forget the day my husband went back to work after I had twins. Our boys were preemies and were in the NICU for a while. When they were released, life went back to normal. Wait, no, not normal. Normal went out the window, especially ...Laura Richards
- Babies and ToddlersUnderstanding (and Coping With) Sleep Regression in Your ChildFor parents of little ones, sleep is a precious commodity. As valuable as the air you breathe and the food you eat. Sleep is just as, if not more, important for babies and infants. And as it always seems to be the way, just when your bundle of jo...Steven Auger
- Family LifeCuteness Overload: How to Organize Your Baby Pictures“Quick! Get the camera!” How many times have you heard that in the first couple of years of your child’s life? Every year, people take thousands of photos of their children. With today’s technology, cameras are easily accessible on our p...Jennifer Niloff
- Sleep and Nap SchedulesWhen Can an Infant Sleep on Her Belly?When a baby can get onto her belly by herself, it's okay for her to sleep that way. ...
- SIDs10 Tips to Reduce the Risk of SIDSAccording to the National Institutes of Health, over 2,000 babies die in the U.S. each year from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Ninety percent of SIDS deaths occur before a baby reaches 6 months of age, but can occur anytime during a baby's...Lindsay Hutton
- Breastfeeding While Working9 Tips to Simplify Pumping Breast Milk at WorkHaving a newborn at home is work enough — pumping breast milk at work shouldn't add to your stress. If pumping is on your agenda after you return from maternity leave, follow these steps for a successful experience. ...Lindsay Hutton
- Brain DevelopmentBaby Bookworms! 7 Tips for Reading Aloud to Babies & ToddlersDid you know that reading to your baby can boost his brain power? The American Academy of Pediatrics announced a new policy in June 2014 advising that parents regularly read aloud to kids from infancy through at least age 5 because it stimulates ...Erin Dower