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Baby & Toddler

What are amber teething necklaces all about?

You may have noticed babies wearing teething necklaces made of amber. What are they all about? Are they safe? Do they work? We...

Baby & Toddler

Transitioning baby to first foods

Transitioning baby to solid foods is a big step that's both exciting and scary for parents. From cereal to bananas to messy peas and...

New mom health and wellness

Baby products that double as beauty products for mom

Let's face it, Moms: Personal beautification can cost a pretty penny. But you already have an arsenal of beauty products in your...

Parenting

Signs your baby is ready to play

For their first few months, babies don’t do much but eat and sleep. Around 4 or 5 months, though, they’ll start to be a lot more...

Pregnancy and Baby

How to save money on baby clothes and gear

Parents spend close to $10,000 during the first year of their baby's life. By altering your shopping habits with a few easy steps,...

Pregnancy and Baby

5 Breastfeeding tips for new moms

Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, but it doesn't always come naturally. Learn the top five breastfeeding tips...

Baby & Toddler

5 Tips to establish a back-to-work baby schedule

Now that your maternity leave is coming to an end, is your newborn ready for big changes to her baby schedule? Earlier wake times,...

Baby & Toddler

Breastfeeding help: Getting baby to latch on

As a new mom, you’re probably already fatigued -- having just given birth, overwhelmed by the demands a newborn often brings... and...

New mom health and wellness

3 ways to find time for each other

You have to go to work, wash the dishes, make dinner, do the laundry, take care of the baby… and hang out with your husband? Finding...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Should cameras be allowed in delivery rooms?

A growing number of hospitals are restricting cameras and video recorders in the delivery room, citing legal issues and patient...

Party Planning

Baby shower themes and décor ideas 

Let’s face it, baby showers are a dime a dozen, so hosting one that astounds the expecting parents and their loved ones is no easy...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Should you consider a doula?

Whether you are planning a pregnancy, just found out you're pregnant or are about to deliver, you've probably paid some thought to...

Having a Baby

Creative baby shower themes

A baby shower is an exciting way for expectant parents and their friends and family to celebrate the arrival of the new bundle of...

Having a Baby

How to breastfeed in public

Kim Kardashian raised eyebrows when she recently tweeted in disgust about a woman breastfeeding a baby at a restaurant. But moms...

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...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

What to expect when labor is induced

You’ve created a birth plan -- only to find that your doctor has other plans in the home stretch. Whether you’re past your due date...

Bed and bath

Trends in boy nurseries

If you’re feeling mystified about how to decorate the nursery for the baby boy you’re expecting, you’re in luck. SheKnows did some...

Bed and bath

Trends in girl nurseries

Expecting a baby girl? Then it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll decorate her nursery. To give you the inside scoop on...

Mom & Dad

How to find time for romance with a new baby

When you have a new baby, finding time for romance often falls to the wayside. Keeping your relationship strong is an important part...

Child Development & Health

How can you tell if your child needs glasses?

Fortunately, the majority of children do not have vision problems, but how do you know if your child falls into the smaller...

Baby & Toddler

Sleep, interrupted: How to help baby get back in a sleep routine

Sleep is often interrupted by teething or illness, so how do you get your baby back on track? Ann Douglas, author of The Mother of...