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Welcome baby! From feeding to first steps, we walk alongside new mothers as they navigate this first precious year. You’ve got this, mama.

mom and baby playing with a dinosaur - activities for 7-month-old

Activities for a 7-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Your little one is probably getting more mobile by the day—which means it's time to officially start baby-proofing.

Updated Feb. 24, 2023
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10 things to record in your little one’s baby book

Don't worry. You don't have to be a poet (or even a decent writer!) to create something beautiful.

Updated Mar. 01, 2023

4 factors to keep in mind when buying a baby crib

And why we're blown away by one innovative new 8-in-1 convertible crib.

Updated Jul. 11, 2023
Motherly's favorite baby milestone cards

Baby milestone cards that create the sweetest monthly photos

And don't worry about posting photos "a few days late." You're a mom. It's implied.

Updated Feb. 02, 2024
mom feeding toddler - how to make babyfood

5 tips to making safe, brain-boosting baby food at home

Worried about heavy metal exposure in baby food? A developmental neurobiologist and co-founder of Cerebelly shares how to reduce the risk while also boosting your baby's brain health.

Updated Mar. 18, 2025
little girl putting diaper on newborn infant baby

How many newborn diapers do you need? The answer may surprise you

New parents or parents-to-be have one question in mind: how many diapers do I need? Here's the answer—plus how to save money and reduce waste.

Updated Dec. 23, 2022
best breastmilk cooler bags

12 best breastmilk coolers that will keep your breastmilk fresh and cold for hours

Pumping moms know one thing—they want to bring their precious milk home, so they need to keep it cold until they do.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
mom leaning over her baby, learning how to teach baby to talk

Why you should be talking to your baby–even if they can’t answer you

Research shows that talking to your baby can help with their speech development.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
Mom takes temperature of her sick child at home - Children's Tylenol shortage and how to treat fever in kids

Can’t find Children’s Tylenol or Motrin? Here’s how to safely reduce a fever in kids

Plus, what parents need to know about the Children's Tylenol shortage.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022
baby holding his hand up to his eye - should my baby get a newborn vitamin k shot and erythromycin eye ointment

Should my newborn get a vitamin K shot and erythromycin eye ointment?

Working on your birth plan? Here's what new parents need to know.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
mom learning how to change a diaper

How to change a diaper: A step-by-step guide

Whether you have a toddler or you're a new mama wondering how to change a newborn diaper, we have you covered with a supply list, instructions and insider tips and tricks.

Updated Dec. 05, 2022
premature infant sleeps on mother's chest while practicing skin-to-skin contact after birth

WHO now recommends all premature babies receive immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth

WHO research shows starting skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth has the potential to save up to 150,000 more lives each year.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
Baby in hospital with RSV

Terrifying video shows heroic officers saving the life of a newborn with RSV

The officers' lifesaving actions were captured by their body cameras.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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