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This 9-year-old’s first words to his foster baby brother will stay with you

“It was a Sunday and he wanted to stay in his Sunday best, suit and tie, to meet his newborn foster baby brother,” Garcia said.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025

The joy in a baby’s smile: What a viral reunion teaches us about infant bonding

Joy. Recognition. Relief. All in under seven seconds.

Updated Aug. 27, 2025
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Dad’s Amazon-style baby review hilariously captures the truths of baby’s first five weeks

“Arrived after nine months. Packaging slightly damaged.”

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Mom checks on her toddler and Saint Bernard—and can’t believe what she finds

Thanos the Saint Bernard is stretched out on the floor, sound asleep, one back leg pointing straight up in the air.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Big sister tries to help dress baby brother—what happens is pure two under two chaos

A determined toddler takes on the nearly impossible mission of putting socks on a squirmy baby—and proves that sometimes the sweetest moments come with zero coordination and 100% heart.

Updated Aug. 14, 2025
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​​This dad made his baby “apologize” to every passenger after an 8-hour flight

Dressed in all pink and grinning like she didn’t just maybe scream for half the flight, Ava faces the line of passengers deplaning from their London to Atlanta journey.

Updated Jun. 17, 2025
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Yes, baby acne is real—and more common than you think

Gentle reassurance, mama: You're not alone if your baby's skin isn't "perfect" right now. Baby acne, especially baby acne on the face, is a completely normal

Updated Apr. 18, 2025
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No one talks about this part of motherhood—until it hits you like this

Jacqueline Zorn, the new mom behind @pocketsofpennys, captured a moment so deeply relatable that it has racked up over 710K views views in just a week.

Updated Mar. 18, 2025
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Mom tries to put her ‘FOMO baby’ to sleep—but his reaction is next level

According to pediatric sleep experts, babies experience FOMO (fear of missing out) because they’re naturally curious

Updated Mar. 14, 2025
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Texts between postpartum moms go viral—because no one talks about this enough

“When he first latches I literally have to bite down on something to keep from crying.”

Updated Mar. 13, 2025
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This mom changed her baby’s name at 18 months—and she’s not alone

9% of moms have experienced regret over the name they chose for their child.

Updated Mar. 13, 2025
Lauren Luyendyk and Arie Luyendyk Jr. expecting baby no. 4

Lauren & Arie Luyendyk expecting fourth baby after vasectomy reversal: ‘Our last missing piece’

"Our last missing piece," Lauren and Arie captioned their Instagram post, "coming this September."

Updated Mar. 11, 2025
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Flight attendant helps deliver baby mid-air: ‘I might have been a midwife in another life’

A routine flight took an unforgettable turn when a mom went into labor mid-air—leading to a remarkable team effort at 30,000 feet.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025
Woman gives birth on NYC subway

Baby born on the NYC subway—and strangers rallied to help in a moment of pure humanity

A 25-year-old woman went into labor around 11:30 a.m. on a southbound W train.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
New Hampshire - Dispatcher holding the baby he helped deliver

911 dispatcher reunites with New Hampshire family after life-changing emergency birth

“You guys have had a lasting impact on me. I’m not going to forget it.”

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
Photo of a happy smiling family of four

Hero truck driver in Ohio saves 4-year-old found wandering on busy road in the cold

At around 6 a.m., a local truck driver spotted something alarming on Bagley Road: a toddler, all alone, wearing nothing but a diaper and clutching a blanket and bottle.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
Stills from a viral TikTok capturing a baby's emotional reaction to being able to see for the first time

Watch: Baby’s emotional reaction to seeing clearly for the first time goes viral

When the glasses are gently placed on his tiny face, something extraordinary happens: his curious gaze transforms into a radiant smile.

Updated Dec. 11, 2024
Love hormone: An image of a mom hugging her baby

Study reveals moms boost babies’ ‘love hormone’ by talking about feelings

A study from University College London , has revealed a fascinating link between the words you use when talking to your baby and their oxytocin levels. 

Updated Dec. 06, 2024
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It’s science: Wanting to ‘eat’ your baby makes you a better parent

Go ahead and nibble on your baby's cheeks. Research says it makes you an even better parent.

Updated May. 25, 2024
best gifts for newborns

25+ adorable holiday gifts for newborns

Your littlest love can't create their own holiday wish list—so we did it for them.

Updated Sep. 19, 2024
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