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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 laying in a hospital bed

Her baby was diagnosed with COVID-19 and now this mama has a message for you

"We never thought it would happen to us because we were so careful," Barker tells Motherly, adding that she chose to share her story on social media because she doesn't want other families "to take even just an ounce of risk" when it comes to spreading the novel coronavirus.

Updated Dec. 13, 2021
baby crying in a crib

Colic 101: What it is & what you can do to make it better

The most important thing to know: It's not your fault. Any baby can have colic.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
baby's first dentist appointment

When to schedule your baby’s first dentist appointment

Spoiler: It's probably earlier than you think.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023
baby in a car seat with a do not touch sign attached

‘Do not touch’ signs, onesies & shoes are the newest way to keep babies healthy during cold season

Considering most people mean well, these cute and creative signs are an easy way to give everyone a refresher on best practices around babies.

Updated Mar. 31, 2022
mom holding swaddled newborn

The complicated problem with ‘baby-friendly’ hospitals

They might not be as 'mom-friendly' as we need them to be.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

What you need to know about the ‘arsenic in baby food’ study

Common brands include: Similac, Enfamil, Happy Baby, Gerber, Kirkland, Little Duck Organics, Plum Organics, and The Honest Company.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022

This phone app can help you figure out if your kid has an ear infection

It's not available publicly yet, but it could be a game-changer.

Updated May. 23, 2019
child's feet hanging off a doctors bench

Measles outbreak: 6 things every parent must know & do

There is a state of emergency in Rockland County, but no nation-wide outbreak in America right now.

Updated Dec. 02, 2021
selfie of chrissy tiegen hold her son wearing a helmet

Chrissy Teigen’s son is done wearing his helmet 🎉

As many as 46% of babies have positional plagiocephaly, and some need helmets to fix it.

Updated Dec. 02, 2021
little girl sitting on a doctor's table

New massive study debunks the MMR vaccine & autism myth that has stressed so many parents

The study found that children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella are actually 7% less likely to develop autism than children who didn't get vaccinated.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

When should you bring your child to the eye doctor?

Experts say 80% of what a child learns in school is information that is presented visually so it's essential to catch vision issues early to ensure a child's success in the classroom and beyond.

Updated Oct. 18, 2021
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