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viral tiktok mom talking about summer with a newborn

Summer with a newborn isn’t all sunshine—moms are quietly struggling with this unexpected shift

“I know that it's just a season. I know that next summer is gonna look different. I'm gonna have a one-year-old running around that will be able to do a lot more.”

Updated Jul. 01, 2025
Viral Tiktok: Couple introduces Labrador retriever to their newborn for the first time

Couple introduces Labrador to their newborn—and is stunned by his reaction

The video, which has racked up over 1.3 million views and 174,300 likes, captures Gus taking one look at Macy before moving on.

Updated Dec. 18, 2024
Motherly's roundup of the best Baby Memory Books

12 baby memory books that you’ll actually fill out

It's an instant family heirloom–but you don't have to stress about it!

Updated Sep. 25, 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
Nicu mom holding baby

You’re allowed to feel the grief and joy of being a NICU mom

Grief and gratitude are not unique to themselves. They share space, overlapping in even the most unexpected areas of our lives.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
Baby carrier harmony silver

Finding balance as a new mom

Discover my favorite moments as a new mom with the BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier One and tips for finding balance.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
baby in snoo bassinet

Yes, you can rent the super pricey SNOO

Words like "amazing," "magical" and "life-saver" are common in online reviews and celebrities love it, but at $1,595.00 the SNOO's purchase price puts it out of reach for most parents.

Updated Dec. 08, 2021
mom on her phone while holding a baby on her lap - baby feeding apps

Trying to keep track of baby’s feeds? These 12 apps are the best we’ve tried

Whether you're breastfeeding or bottle feeding, it can be tough to stay on top of timing. We got you.

Updated Jan. 30, 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
new mother holding newborn baby

‘What do new mothers do all day?’

Our culture doesn't have a good way to measure the amazing things you are accomplishing.

Updated Feb. 24, 2023
baby in car seat in backseat - car seat sensor apps

5 safety apps and tools that remind parents there’s a baby in the back seat

Every year kids are left in hot cars–and as much as we think it could never happen, it does.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Viral TikTok shows big brother’s hilarious reaction to newborn sister’s diaper situation

Come for the cuteness, stay for the must-see moment where things go SOUTH.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

It’s Science: Mama’s voice reduces pain in premature babies

New research shows that when mamas talk, babies are soothed.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022
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