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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.

baby eating taking care of baby gut health

Baby gut health is a powerful tool when it comes to allergies and eczema

By providing transparency into what is in their baby’s gut, parents can take action sooner and get to the root cause of the baby's gassiness, allergies and other chronic conditions.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
baby getting an infant massage at home

Infant massage is good for babies—and parents

It's all about promoting bonding and parenting confidence.

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
mom holding baby wrapped in a towel - how to give a baby a bath

How to give a baby a bath, in 5 simple steps

PSA: For young babies, skip the soap!

Updated Jan. 19, 2024

We found the world’s softest diapers at Target. Have you tried Millie Moon yet?

92% of parents agree these are the softest diapers around.

Updated Jan. 09, 2023
mother holding baby in her arms - benefits of taking vitamin d during pregnancy

Taking vitamin D during pregnancy may lower your baby’s risk of eczema

A randomized controlled trial found that babies born to mothers who took vitamin D daily from the second trimester until delivery had a lower risk for eczema at 12 months.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023
newborn baby wearing a hospital band clutching mom's finger

How my baby’s NICU journey changed me as a mom

I did what they told me for years I couldn't do. I got pregnant and gave birth to our little girl. And yet, it wasn't the redemption story I'd imagined in my mind.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
Nicu mom holding baby

You’re allowed to feel the grief and joy of being a NICU mom

Grief and gratitude are not unique to themselves. They share space, overlapping in even the most unexpected areas of our lives.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
infant formula shortage: baby drinking formula from bottle

AAP warns parents against using DIY infant formula

Here’s what a pediatrician recommends doing instead.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
mom and baby on the bed

The formula shortage is just the latest crisis society has heaped on mothers 

The news that a widespread baby formula outage is threatening the health of millions of American babies should be a shock. 

Updated May. 12, 2022
infant microbiome: mother breastfeeding infant

5 ways to protect your baby’s microbiome after birth

The choices you make today can impact your baby’s health tomorrow.

Updated Jul. 26, 2022
baby vitamins: mother bottle feeding infant at home

Do I need to give my baby vitamins? A dietitian shares what you need to know

Your infant gets most of what they need from breastmilk or formula—but there are a few important exceptions.

Updated Feb. 28, 2024
Mother holding baby in hospital isolette, preparing to bring baby home from nicu

Bringing baby home from the NICU? A NICU nurse shares what you need to know

Including the one hospital item she sends home with every parent.

Updated Sep. 05, 2024
Safe to breastfeed with Covid: Mother wearing face mask and breastfeeding baby at home

Yes, you can breastfeed with Covid, says new study

Babies are not at risk of getting Covid from breast milk, new research shows.

Updated Apr. 13, 2022
mom holding prematurely born twins, learning how to care for nicu baby

A NICU nurse’s guide to caring for a NICU baby

Looking for a NICU guide? Having been a NICU nurse for 15 years, I’ve learned a thing or two about caring for NICU parents, too.

Updated Sep. 05, 2024
Mother with sick son taking advice on video call at home during pediatric telehealth visit

The best pediatric telehealth platforms for kids—and moms

These platforms make doctors’ visits with littles wayyyy simpler.

Updated Dec. 10, 2021
mom using fridababy nosefrida for baby's first cold

11 must-have products for babies and toddlers during cold & flu season

We're here to help you soothe those sniffles and bust that fuss with our favorite products to help ease baby's first cold.

Updated Jan. 06, 2025
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