Babies

You may have heard that "breast is best," but there are plenty of benefits to formula feeding your little one.

Answers to all new mothers' questions about breastfeeding a newborn, including recognizing the signs your baby is hungry, how to get a good latch, positions to try, signs your baby is getting enough, and more.

This article explains how you can safely co-sleep or bedshare with your baby, and also lists the situations when it is known to be more dangerous.

Having a baby in summer? Here are some tips of taking care of your newborn in the summer to make sure they don't overheat.

Amazon Echo Show (aka Alexa) can be used as a baby monitor with a few improvisations. In this article, we discuss two options to set up Alexa as a baby monitor.

Choosing a theme for your baby's room is one of the special perks of pregnancy. Will you do something soothing and mellow, or fun and adventurous? Check out the themes below to get some inspiration for your new space!

Using baby food purees in cooking is a great way to get your baby to eat fruits, vegetables, and meat they may not enjoy in puree form. Baby food pancakes are quick to make and can be frozen for quick breakfasts or snacks.

Making butter out of breast milk may sound weird or gross, but it is a great way for breastfeeding moms with extra milk to use it all up so no drop goes to waste. Breast milk butter is easily made with items you have on hand at home.

Does your little one hate traveling in the car? It's not uncommon. Here we'll discuss methods to improve your baby's reaction to their car seat and stop them from crying between destinations so that you can drive safely!

For something so small, babies do create a lot of STUFF. It'd be great to find easy ways to reduce the amount of waste yours produces. People “out there” are using cloth diapers, but it can feel like a leap into the dark to switch. Are they only a serious option if you live a radical lifestyle?

Ankyloglossia, aka "tongue-tie", is a congenital oral anomaly that may decrease the mobility of the tongue tip. It is caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.

Magic Butt Cream is one of the best creams to take care of almost any diaper rash your child might have. The best part is that you can make it at home!

It can be hard to find baby-safe snacks that your baby likes to eat. Puffworks Baby Organic Peanut Butter Puffs are a great option that also introduce your baby to peanuts to help prevent peanut allergies from developing.

Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, blizzards, and power outages: 'Tis the season for emergencies, both natural and man-made, but is your family ready? Finding information about what you need in an adult emergency kit is simple, but what if you have small children? Get help here.

These protein-packed lactation cookies feature crunchy peanut butter, chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, and hemp seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseed. They have no eggs or dairy, and the recipe is flexible, healthy, and delicious!

No one expects you to keep up with household chores when you just had a baby. But if you're like me, cleaning keeps you sane! Here are some ideas for making the time!

We all know that sleep is important! I break down some of the things that really helped my son get better sleep.

Are you dealing with horrible anxiety or worse anxiety after having a baby? You're not alone. It turns out that postpartum anxiety might be more common than postpartum depression. Here are some tips for how to cope.

Low milk supply is a problem most breastfeeding mothers eventually face at one time or another. Here are seven ways to fix that problem.

Being a parent can be overwhelming enough as it is, but when you add teething on top of it, it can be super stressful. I hope these tips can make it easier.

I overpacked the first time we took my daughter to stay overnight at a relative's house. Hopefully, these tips will prevent you from doing the same.

Here are my top 25 items that you absolutely have to have to make your baby's first month of life stress-free and easy.

Guidance for dads and other partners on how to be supportive in the first few weeks of breastfeeding a newborn. Practical tips including providing food and water, doing nappy changes and housework and also providing emotional support.

Advice and tips I wish I would have known when taking our daughters' newborn pictures.

Read through what I found surprising about the experience of breastfeeding as a clueless first-time mother—from possible positions to sleeping and breastfeeding to fountains of sweet milk gushing everywhere.

Breastfeeding is a great bonding experience for both mother and child, but it can be hard to bond when it hurts each time your baby latches on. These tips will help heal sore or cracked nipples to make feeding your baby a comfortable experience.

Infant rashes are noticeable changes in your baby’s skin that can be troubling and distressing. Here's how to tell the difference between four of the most common rashes.

What you need to buy for breastfeeding at the start, and some things you think you might need that you don’t. Avoid falling in the trap of buying things you don’t need.

Nobody likes missing sleep due to a child who refuses to sleep at a reasonable time. Finding what works can be hard. So we decided to share a few things we tried and what worked for us to help you get the precious shut-eye.

Breast pumping at work can feel very overwhelming at first. Where will you pump? Will you have enough time? How will your coworkers feel about it? Breast pumping at work does take some commitment, but it's not hard with a few simple tips. I'll share with you how I do it.

How to get over a clogged milk duct and continue breastfeeding.

Find out if you need a child car seat if you are traveling in a taxi, Uber, or rented car in the U.K.

This article is about how to overcome sore nipples when breastfeeding. I offer my personal tips and tricks.

Even if you don't know someone who has lost a baby, there are things that every childless parent wants you to know. It may be an uncomfortable subject for most, but death of babies do happen and affect the lives of parents more than you may think.

When babies cry they alert caregivers of their needs or problems. Learn why it's important to pick them up.

It's been a long haul and now you're getting ready to bring your preemie home. Here's what you'll want to have, along with some advice from experienced NICU moms.

If you have a baby, you might be inundated with feeding advice. Maybe somebody has already suggested that you should get either "Baby-Led Weaning" or "The Baby-Led Weaning Cookbook" by Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett. This is a little introduction to the books and my own experience with the approach.

It's important for parents to understand SIDS to better protect their babies and their families from something like this ever happening to them. This article is full of great information and facts about SIDS and tip for protecting your children, and even dealing with the after effects.

What are the most probable causes of an infant's colic? You might be surprised to learn no one actually knows what causes colic. However, experts have some good guesses.

This article will share my journey as a first-time mother and how I conquered the challenges of breastfeeding and dealt with postpartum depression.

After you've delivered a beautiful baby, you will be exhausted. You would think your sweet baby would be too, but often times that's not the case. We're going to go over a few things you can do to help get your baby to sleep through the night!

Creating the perfect baby registry can be daunting. Here are my top ten baby items that are both necessary and incredibly useful.

Having a baby can be an extremely overwhelming experience. Sometimes the last thing we want is for visitors to show up unannounced. Here are some helpful ways you can help keep visitors in check after your new sweet baby arrives!

Are you afraid to cut your baby's nails? Worried you're not doing it right? Get all of your questions answered right here!

If your baby would rather scream than sleep, I've got about a dozen ideas for you to try to get your baby to sleep so you can get some sleep too.

Are you contemplating cloth diapers for your baby but still have some questions? Learn everything you need to know about cloth diapers right here!

Don't forget anything with this amazing diaper bag checklist. It lists everything you need, plus all of the things that most parents forget!

Enfamil Gentlease vs Parent's Choice Gentle: Which formula is better for your baby, or is there even a difference? This in-depth look at ingredients, nutrients, and cost will help you decide.