newborns

New Moms

How to survive the first month of your baby's life

The first month of your baby’s life will be rough on both of you. Here are some tips to get you through!

Cars

Driving safely with baby on board

Driving safely with a baby on board involves so much more than a properly fitting car seat. Sun shades, soft toys and soothing music...

Cars

What new parents need to relearn about driving

When you become a new parent, everything changes. You have a lot to adjust to. Why should your driving habits stay the same? After...

New mom health and wellness

Peaceful parenting

Staying calm is one of the most important things new parents can do after they bring their new baby home from the hospital. It’s an...

Special Needs

Birth announcements for children with special needs

Families share how they approached the idea of including a personal note in their extra-special birth announcements after welcoming...

New Moms

Deciphering your baby's cries: Tips from an expert

When you are preparing to bring a new baby into your family, the last thing on your mind is how to “read” her cries. Most parents...

More Parenting Advice

Special bonding activities for mom and baby

Even before your baby is born, you begin to build that forever bond!

Baby & Toddler

Disturbing trend: Newborns addicted to painkillers

It's already a sad story when someone is addicted to painkillers, but the impact is infinitely worse when a baby is born hooked on...

Pregnancy and Baby

Breastfeeding support: Common breastfeeding problems and solutions

Are you struggling to nurse your newborn? From mastitis to clogged ducts, learn helpful tips and solutions for some of the most...

New mom health and wellness

Thoughtful ways to help new moms after baby arrives

When you have a newborn in the house, there is always more work to be done than seems humanly possible. Looking for some practical...

Baby & Toddler

7 Newborn dangers in your home

You want to keep your baby safe, but baby proofing your home takes more than just covering up a few electrical outlets. There are...

Baby & Toddler

Newborn head control

When your newborn arrives, all your love seems to be wrapped up in a squirmy package, especially because newborn head control is...

New mom health and wellness

6 Tips for transitioning into mommyhood

No amount of books and articles can fully prepare you for motherhood. The best thing you can do is take it slow, be good to...

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...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Vacuum extraction during delivery

In the labor and delivery room, things don't always go as you plan. From lengthy labors to low levels of pain tolerance, each and...

Baby & Toddler

Breastfeeding moms get more sleep at night

In case you needed another reason to breastfeed, studies show that breastfeeding mothers -- and their partners -- get an average of...

Parenting

How much formula does my baby need?

Every baby is different, and it can be challenging to figure out just how much formula your newborn needs.

Having a Baby

New mom's guide to surviving the holidays with a newborn

With the excitement of your new baby at Christmas, combined with the sentiment that the holidays often bring, it's easy to get...

Having a Baby

Mom cuddles premature baby back to life

The medical community is in shock after Australian mom Kate Ogg brought her premature baby back to life after skin-to-skin contact...

Baby clothes & gear

Baby clothes for the first year

Our shopping guide will help you know what baby clothes you will need to buy for the first year. When you're expecting, it's easy to...

Having a Baby

The do's and don'ts of diapers

Baby’s bottom is a precious commodity. Commit these diaper tips to memory and save yourself time, trouble, and expense.