babies

Having a Baby

Another baby? Maybe!

It happens when you least expect it (and usually when your kids have grown out of their baby stage) — you start ogling babies...

Child Development & Health

How to survive baby's first illness

Caring for your newborn can keep you on your toes, but nursing your baby back to health can be nerve-wrecking without the right baby...

Activities for Kids

An iPod for your infant

Are you dreading years of baby music that is “appropriate” for infants and toddlers? Turns out, “appropriate” has a broad definition...

Mother's Day

Magical playtime tips for babies

Make playtime magical for your baby by choosing the right toys and games. Follow these tips and tricks to enjoy fun (and...

Mother's Day

10 Baby bonding tips

The bond between you and your baby is something that’s hard to describe. It’s what makes you OK with 3 a.m. feedings and ready to...

Mother's Day

Moms share magical baby moments

Every moment with your baby is magical, but some moments stand out even more than others. Read along as these moms share their...

Mom & Dad

Did you babyproof your marriage?

You’ve got your baby on your breast, your 2-year-old tugging your arm and your husband tuning out your request to pass the flippin’...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Parenting Guru: Can you conquer cold and flu season?

Tanya Remer Altmann, M.D., author of Mommy Calls: Dr. Tanya Answers Parents' Top 101 Questions About Babies and Toddlers and the...

Baby & Toddler

What to do when baby won't sleep

Sometimes our sanity and our family depend solely on the sleep habits of the baby, no matter how much caffeine we consume. Check out...

First baby care

How to keep your new baby healthy naturally

Some of the easiest and most effective ways to care for your new baby are also gentle and natural. Here are the 5 ways you can help...

Child Development & Health

Why you should read to your baby

Babies are the cutest little sponges in the world and they respond amazingly well when you read to them. Here is why experts...

Hookups, Breakups & Babies

Amanda Seyfried's favorite daydream: Motherhood

It looks like Hollywood's baby fever has caught on with another actress: Amanda Seyfried.

Hookups, Breakups & Babies

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy checks into Paris hospital

It looks like France’s most famous model-turned-First Lady will finally be able to have that cigarette break she’s been craving.

Baby & Toddler

Why weaning sucks

Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding time between you and your baby, but like all good things, it must eventually come to an end....

Baby & Toddler

Ten secrets to surviving the first year with twins

While pregnant with twins (or more), you are likely to receive more than a few comments -- most often from complete strangers --...

Baby & Toddler

Stress-free parenting: Tips to end biting

Do you have a biter on your hands? Sure, there are lots of reasons why he might be using this behavior.. but regardless of why your...

Toys & Play

10 Playtime activities with an infant

While you may think that your day as a new mom will be occupied by feeding, sleeping and diaper changing, there are moments...

Family Activities

The new parent’s guide to flying with a baby

Whether or not you are a parent, everyone has experienced a flight with an upset baby. It can make for a very unpleasant journey for...

Baby & Toddler

Baby's first road trip

If you're headed on a road trip this summer and you have a baby 12 months old or younger, you may be anticipating a difficult...

Baby & Toddler

Health milestones for infants and preschoolers

Your child will go through many developmental health milestones the first year of his or her life. Knowing what to expect at each...