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Parenting

From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.

mom giving a baby a bottle - 4-month-old baby feeding schedule

4-month-old baby feeding schedule & expert advice

No matter what method you choose to feed your baby, you are undeniably skilled now at recognizing their cues.

Updated Feb. 14, 2023
mom breastfeeding a baby

12-week-old feeding baby schedule & amounts

At 12 weeks, feeding your baby should (more or less) be in a comfortable routine. Embrace it!

Updated Feb. 14, 2023
woman breastfeeding a baby - 8-week-old baby feeding schedule

8-week-old baby feeding schedule & amounts

Around 2 months, your baby may be ready to move into another size of clothes—which is always a bittersweet milestone.

Updated Feb. 16, 2023
mom giving a baby a bottle - 7-week-old-baby feeding schedule

7-week-old baby feeding schedule & amounts

You might start to find your 7-week-old's feeding schedule is becoming easier to manage and anticipate.

Updated Feb. 16, 2023
dad giving a baby a bottle - 4-week-old baby feeding schedule

4-week-old baby feeding schedule & amounts

Is your 1-month-old ready to start drinking from a bottle? Here's what to know.

Updated Apr. 05, 2022
mom breastfeeding a baby - 3-week-old baby feeding schedule

3-week-old baby feeding schedule & amounts

Feeding a baby is hard work, mama. Make sure you're taking care of yourself, too.

Updated Feb. 17, 2023
mom holding baby looking out a window - 2-week-old baby feeding schedule

2-week-old baby feeding schedule & amounts

Remember—feeding a newborn is a learned skill, and you're both doing great.

Updated Feb. 17, 2023
baby walking with help, one of the more common 12-month milestones

12-month-old baby milestones

Your newly minted toddler is busy these days—but be sure to take some time to reflect on the milestones you've reached, too, right alongside your little one.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023
happy child sitting on the sidewalk - 11-month milestones

11-month-old baby milestones

Your baby's on the move—and that newfound mobility means they might be getting into things. A lot of things.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023
baby crawling towards balloon, one of the 10-month milestones

10-month-old baby milestones

Your busy babe is on the move, which means you're likely baby-proofing everything in sight.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023
baby kissing moms face - 9-month milestones for baby

9-month-old baby milestones

Your 9-month-old is really starting to become their own person—with their own (strong!) feelings, wants and needs.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023
baby peeking around the corner crawling, one of the 8-month milestones for baby

8-month-old baby milestones

Help your little one establish some healthy "downtime" practices by reading, letting them play independently, going on afternoon walks.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023
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