first year

How cold is *too* cold for a baby to go outside?
We have the answer, mama.

4 signs that your baby is getting enough milk
Plus how to know when it's time to ask for help.

Olivia Munn is every mom struggling with breastfeeding: “I felt like my body was failing”
“Breastfeeding is good… and so is formula.”

How much sleep does a one-week-old baby need?
Here's our expert guidance on your newborn's sleep schedule.

How much sleep does a 5-month-old baby need?
Here's a sample schedule of what you can expect from your growing baby.

Mindy Kaling shares first photo of son Spencer on his first birthday!
She dedicates a sweet Instagram post to her little "pandemic baby."

How much sleep does a 15-week-old baby need?
We're providing expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

New guidelines for infants with fevers: Here’s what parents need to know
The American Academy of Pediatrics just published the first official guidelines to help doctors determine whether to keep an infant in the hospital or monitor them at home.

I didn’t understand what it means to sacrifice until I became a mom
I knew I'd have to sacrifice my time. My body. Sleep. But there's so many sacrifices I wasn't prepared for.

This family’s huge co-sleeping bed is the internet’s new favorite thing to comment on
But it's actually none of our business.

How your doctor’s office is changing to keep babies safe
Your pediatrician is taking steps to keep you and your baby safe when you come in to the office for newborn and first-year visits. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare.

40 things every mom learns in her baby’s first year
You know what you're doing, you really do.

My first year of motherhood taught me the most important lesson of all
For the first time ever, everything shifted and I had to pour my whole self into one person, the one person who needed me the most.

Age-appropriate chores for your toddler—from 14 months to 5 years old
Keep their little hands and minds busy working alongside you.

How do you breastfeed when your baby is allergic to something you are eating?
Most importantly: Please try not to blame yourself for this, mama.

What you need to know about the PURPLE Crying campaign
It’s normal, and it will pass

It’s not ‘spoiling’ your baby to breastfeed on demand
Crying to be comforted or fed is an important communication tool we want to cultivate.

Prevent a toddler power struggle with these key phrases
Avoid tripping their “You’re not the boss of me” alarm.

