A new take on the traditional baby shower is trending, and lots of expecting parents are jumping on the bandwagon.…
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is the leading cause of hospitalization for babies under 1 year old. Pediatricians and public…
Do you dread bedtime during all the fireworks on the 4th of July? In some neighborhoods, the loud fireworks and…
How much do you know about babies and birth? Whether you’re expecting a baby, looking for baby shower game ideas,…
Sooner or later, nearly every parent will be faced with the age-old question, “Where do babies come from?” Kids are…
This story was originally published by The 19th. How have long day care waitlists affected you and your family? Have…
Parenting doesn’t usually involve a lot of easy fixes and immediate results. But here’s one quick-acting hack you should keep…
For many families, YouTube is a go-to platform for distraction and entertainment. And while kids’ YouTube videos can be a…
This story was originally published by The 19th. It’s been nearly 10 months since the largest infant formula manufacturer in…
“Mommy brain” is a well-documented phenomenon in which new moms report becoming more forgetful and having more trouble with abstract…
This story was originally published by The 19th. When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017, a midwife rowed through floodwaters…
Children across the country have been coming down with respiratory infections like RSV at alarming rates in recent months —…
New data from a study about stress during pregnancy has revealed that kids who were exposed to Superstorm Sandy in…
Federal investigators are looking into the conditions for nursing mothers working in New York state and city agencies after a…
As inflation continues to impact families across the country, the cost of raising a child to the age of 17…
Many parents rely on their regular visits with the pediatrician to learn about child development. Those doctor visits, however, can…
For the first time in a decade, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated their guidance on breastfeeding —…
You may have heard people talking or seen headlines about the strain parents of very young kids have been under…
Many parents who’ve been weathering the ongoing pandemic for over two years now finally feel like possibilities are opening back…
It turns out that so-called “baby-friendly” hospitals may not be all that great for babies or their mothers. The Baby-Friendly…
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, baby formula has been increasingly difficult to find on store shelves. Shortages caused…
Public debates about gender and parenting have been heightened in recent years. Merriam-Webster announced the gender-neutral pronoun “they” as the…
For the first time since 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics…
In February, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a sweeping recall of several brands of powdered infant formula. An…
A new study by researchers from Columbia University showed that infants developed greater brain activity related to learning and listening…
UPDATE Feb. 15, 2022: The FDA’s plan to fast-track the vaccine for kids under five has been sidetracked for now,…
Any parent knows that noisy, flashing, push-button toys are sure to capture most babies’ and toddlers’ attention. But a new…
Talking to your child about sex is not exactly the stuff every parent looks forward to, but it’s one of…
You’ve likely seen the news reports that a House Oversight subcommittee investigation found significant levels of toxins in popular baby…
As the global coronavirus pandemic wears on, parents of babies and toddlers are struggling to find ways to keep their…
After surveying 1,334 new moms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that most babies may be…
For many families, having access to government benefits like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)…
Talk about the power of bonding: A new study shows that babies’ and adults’ brains actually sync up when they…
The baby shower is over, and you have enough cute onesies and copies of Goodnight Moon to last until you’re a grandparent.…
For years the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that kids up to 4 feet 9 inches tall ride…
Fewer babies were born in the United States last year than in any year for the last three decades, according…
New research has revealed that when it comes to parental leave, a gender pay gap definitely exists — and it…
Umbilical cord “milking,” or the process of squeezing the last of the blood from the umbilical cord into the baby’s…
When are pregnant women most likely to give birth? A study by City University of London shows that women are…
Savannah Marquez, a 6th grader from Sarasota, Florida, is making waves in the Tallahassee legislature after completing a school project…
If dozens of babies were dying and experts attributed it to a single baby product, most citizens would expect the…
November is Prematurity Awareness Month, and parents of premature babies have more support than ever. According to the Centers For…
In an attempt to reduce hot car deaths, Italy passed a law this month requiring all vehicles to have car…
Watching to see where their parents look, or “following their eye gaze,” is one way babies begin to learn about…
If you’ve ever rocked a crying baby at 3 A.M. or crawled slowly out of your toddler’s bedroom only to…
A new pediatric study found that preschoolers’ brains were significantly different depending on how much screen time they were given.…
Even though children don’t fully understand what numbers mean until around age four, their number sense begins as early as…
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a terrifying prospect for new parents, but scientists have uncovered one more cause for…
If new parents ever feel like their baby is controlling their lives, research now shows they could be right—at least…
In this day and age, it’s hard to shield ourselves from all of the news circulating out in the world.…
Common baby foods from major US manufacturers are likely to contain lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, reports a new study.…
If you’ve ever poured your children a glass of water — or you’ve heard about the water crisis in Flint,…
Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) are the most common form of birth defect in infants. In a recent study, researchers found…
Forgoing the flu shot may not seem like a big deal, but if you’re pregnant or nursing, you may want…
What if there was a grant that could help families struggling with the high costs of infertility treatments (IVF)? For…
If you’ve ever wished more ads celebrated pregnant and nursing moms, your time has finally come, and you can thank…
Older parents have one less thing to worry about, according to a new study. While parents who wait until later…
If it seems like you’ve barely slept a wink since you became a parent, you might not be too far…
Parents often turn to the Internet to help diagnose unfamiliar symptoms that arise in their children. However, that tactic doesn’t…
According to the CDC there is no vaccine that will guard against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), so taking these precautions is your best line of defense.
For the first time, several agencies came together to create one set of consistent guidelines for what children should drink…
Millions of families in the United States struggle with maintaining their work-life balance once a new baby arrives. The U.S.…
New parents often can’t wait until their babies arrive, daydreaming about the idyllic hours they’ll spend holding them and feeding…
Prenatal classes with a special focus on dads are becoming more popular across the country. In a recent interview with…
Did you know that babies begin developing the ability to speak and understand language BEFORE BIRTH?!?? I just learned there’s…
It often seems like there are tons of options for things to do with ‘big kids’—but not so much when…
Loving your post-baby body can be easier said than done. A lot of moms are SO hard on themselves when…
by Kate Uslan The first time I took a pregnancy test was early one morning at about 5 am when…