Baby Health

My 7-month-old caught COVID-19 at day care

Here's what I want you to know.

How hot is *too* hot for baby to go outside?

Take these important steps to prevent heat-related illness in little ones.

A new parent’s ultimate guide to social media

Is it safe to post pictures of baby? What's okay to share and what's TMI?

It’s Science: Babies know exactly what hugs from mama mean

Babies as young as four months old know what your hug means.

CDC issues warning as RSV cases spread across the South

It seems like RSV season has arrived. Here's what to know.

Breastfed babies are getting Covid-19 antibodies from vaccinated moms

The antibodies could protect babies until infant vaccines are approved.

Good news: A vaccinated mother gave birth to a baby with COVID-19 antibodies

This news may make pregnant moms who are on the fence about getting vaccinated feel more confident about it.

How to keep baby safe: Your babyproofing checklist

From cleaning products to chargers, we've got you covered, mama.

Why this OB-GYN got the COVID vaccine while breastfeeding

"I am sleeping better at night and worrying a little less."

Newborns of COVID-19 positive mothers were born with antibodies—and this could be huge

Plus, an explainer on how the body's immune system works.

Breast milk could hold key to protecting us against coronavirus

One reason breast milk is so powerful is that it carries antibodies that help babies fight off disease. And antibodies might just be the next battlefront in our returning to normal after the COVID-19 epidemic.

To the NICU mamas 

Here’s to the mamas who fight for their babies and never give…

Any amount of breastfeeding for 2 months cuts SIDS risk in half, says study

Another reason we *must* increase the support and education we give pregnant people and new parents around feeding their babies.

Sorry, you can’t meet our baby yet

Thank you for understanding. ❤️

Baby first aid: How to treat injuries & when to call the doctor

An expert outlines 7 common injuries in babies and exactly what to do for each.

These are only the vitamins I give my children and here’s why

It's hard to say who loves these more—my kids or me.

How to navigate the stress of the NICU during a pandemic—according to a neonatologist

Here are 5 tips that can help, mama.

My baby had eczema—here’s what *really* helped

I had no idea about this skin condition until my baby had his first flare up.

Actress Eva Amurri’s talks ‘biggest parenting fail’: Her infant daughter rolled off the changing table

"You just really have to forgive yourself and move forward."

Moms still can’t get diapers + formula months into the pandemic

But there are some ways to help.