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Baby

The moment you laid eyes on your little one, your life changed forever. From first coo to first step, we’ll provide you with a road map to the first year with your babe with evidence-based tips, practical advice and emotional support.

Milestones

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Ms. Rachel explains the importance of speaking ‘parentese’ to littles: ‘This is not baby talk’

Parentese is shown to boost baby’s language development.

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Baby Health

The first year: Your baby’s health from A to Z

From colds and colic to rashes and vaccines, consider this your just-in-case guide.

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Baby Health

The first 12 months: Your baby’s growth and weight

So much can change from month to month. Here’s what you can expect.

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Children's Health

5 ways to help your baby reach developmental milestones, according to a physical therapist

Hint: Skip the baby gear.

Feeding Guides & Schedules

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New mom must-haves: Here’s what we love about MAM bottles and why they top our list

For one, they couldn’t be easier to clean.

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News

Study shows no significant nutritional differences in baby-led weaning vs. spoon-feeding

Babies consumed the same number of calories whether they fed themselves solids or were spoon-fed.

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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

6 expert tips to help you meet your breastfeeding goals

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn't mean it's easy.

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Our Partners

6 things parents should keep in mind while shopping for baby formula

Not all baby formulas were created equal.

Health

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News

Families in Oregon can now get free check-in visits at home with a nurse post-birth

These at-home, post-birth visits will allow new parents to ask the trained nurse any questions they’d like.

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Baby Health

How you can support your baby’s mental health

Yes, infant mental health is real—and it can start to develop as early as pregnancy. Here’s what experts say about reading your baby’s emotional cues.

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Baby Health

What is elimination communication? Experts share how to go diaper-free soon after birth

Skipping diapers could have more benefits than you imagined—and not just for your wallet.

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News

Epidurals during labor significantly decrease birth complications, according to new study

Epidurals can provide more than comfort and pain management when it comes to labor and delivery.

Sleep Guides & Schedules

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Baby Sleep Tips

Try these 3 foundational steps with your baby to get better sleep, according to a lactation consultant

Here’s how to build confidence, establish a feeding routine, and yes, get more sleep at night.

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It's Science

It’s science: This 5-minute routine can help your baby fall asleep faster

New research shows a specific (but simple!) routine could help parents get a crying baby to sleep.

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Baby Sleep Tips

Are contact naps safe? A pediatric sleep consultant weighs in

Ready to maximize those sweet snuggles? Here's how to make sure you're doing contact naps safely.

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Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

Can wake windows help your baby sleep better?

Dr. Harvey Karp shares his best tips for making wake windows work.

Learn & Play

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Baby Learn & Play

Things to do with baby: An activity guide for your baby’s first year

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Baby Learn & Play

Worried about your baby’s screen time? 5 strategies to reduce the pull

It’s never too late—or too early—to have a ‘digital reset’.

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Baby Learn & Play

10 ways to support your baby’s early literacy skills

Here’s how to foster a love of reading from a young age.

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Parenting

Ready to teach your baby sign language? Here’s where to start

Baby sign language encourages infant communication and independence—and it's easier than you think.

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Fitness

5 yoga poses to do with baby

Stretching plus snuggles? Right this way.

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Baby Learn & Play

How do babies learn? A primer for parents

You are your baby’s first (and favorite!) teacher, mama.

Shopping Guides

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Baby Shopping Guide

The baby-friendly cure-all product hiding in your medicine cabinet

Hear me out: You truly can use Vaseline on just about anything.

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Baby Shopping Guide

Jessica Biel tells us her 6 motherhood must-haves

The actress, entrepreneur, new author and mom of 2 tells us what she can't do without.

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Baby Shopping Guide

Tan France tells us his favorite parenting purchases—and how to shop savvy

With two under three, he's got plenty of knowledge to share!

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Baby Shopping Guide

12 baby memory books that you’ll actually fill out

It's an instant family heirloom–but you don't have to stress about it!

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Baby Milestones

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At 1 month old, your baby is still getting the hang of life "on the outside." Still in the thick of the fourth trimester, they are comforted by touch and the sound of your voice.

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Baby

The good side of having a newborn that no one tells you about

When I was pregnant not a single one was positive, and I really needed some reassurance around then.

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Baby

These viral vintage baby care instructions are hilariously outdated 

We can't be sure, but we feel certain this is from the 1950s.

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Baby

AAP just quietly changed breast milk storage guidelines and moms everywhere are rejoicing

The new recommendations were first noticed on Reddit.

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News

Families in Oregon can now get free check-in visits at home with a nurse post-birth

These at-home, post-birth visits will allow new parents to ask the trained nurse any questions they’d like.

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Baby Health

How you can support your baby’s mental health

Yes, infant mental health is real—and it can start to develop as early as pregnancy. Here’s what experts say about reading your baby’s emotional cues.

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Our Partners

New mom must-haves: Here’s what we love about MAM bottles and why they top our list

For one, they couldn’t be easier to clean.

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Our Partners

We love MAM pacifiers (and so do pediatric dentists): Here’s why

It’s not *just* the fact that their glow-in-the-dark version means less scrambling after lights out.

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