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Baby Health

Worried about baby’s health? You’re not alone. Get the answers you need about everything from colic to common illnesses.

Why You Need a Weekend Away with Your Baby

And how to make it easier to get out the door.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
baby chewing on teething toy

What NOT to Do When Your Baby is Teething

4 Major No-No’s and Some Healthy Alternatives

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
baby on its stomach, enjoying some of the benefits of tummy time

Why is tummy time important? It’s not just about building strength

Time on their tummy could help your baby now—and much later in life.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
a baby monitor and a cellphone where a baby can be seen

This mom’s baby monitor warning goes viral for a very good reason

Her baby camera was hacked—but you can prevent that from happening to you.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022

How to Ace Baby’s First Bath

A handy cheat sheet to help you clean up your act.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018
dad putting a car seat in the car

7 essential car seat safety tips for NICU babies

5. Save money and skip the aftermarket products

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
dad playing with baby in the air

There are major health benefits when baby looks just like dad, says study

They had fewer emergency room visits and were less likely to suffer from asthma + illness, according to findings.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Your baby’s first dentist visit is sooner than you probably think

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests booking that first dental visit around baby’s first birthday.  

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
Mother holding crying baby with colic but taking probiotics for colic might help

Probiotics may be the answer to soothing your baby’s colic

Good news for parents everywhere: The probiotic strain BB-12 has been shown to reduce crying episodes and duration in infants with colic.

Updated Aug. 31, 2022
FDA plans to crack down on homeopathic remedies—including popular teething gels + tablets

FDA plans to crack down on homeopathic remedies—including popular teething gels + tablets

The FDA is taking their 2016 warning against homeopathic teething gels and tablets a step further. 

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
baby crying

Baby crying 101: All the reasons it happens and how you can help

Take a deep breath and try some of the following cry-stoppers.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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