Stefania Sainato

Safety

Gerber recalls Sooth N Chew Teething Sticks over choking risk—what parents need to know

The FDA is working with Gerber on this recall.

News

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcome baby via surrogacy—and shut down critics

"Welcome to the center of our world, Tove Jane McDowell," Collins wrote

Baby

Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

News

Mom pleads ‘don’t tell me the gender,’ but doctor reveals it anyway—sparking online debate

In a viral TikTok that has parents everywhere talking, user @alsheahan shared her unexpected—and unwanted—gender reveal moment.

News

The soap dispenser experiment: a window into the invisible mental load of motherhood

On TikTok, creator @theearlybirdhasanxiety posted a video that’s as relatable as it is maddening: a soap dispenser sitting empty for a week.

Postpartum

Scarlett Johansson reflects on postpartum life: ‘I was staring into the abyss like, what have I done?’

Johansson, 40, didn’t hold back when recounting her early postpartum days.

News

‘Team Green’ goes viral: One mom’s take on waiting to find out baby’s sex

“If you want to do ‘Team Green’ in one of your pregnancies, I think you should choose your first one.”

News

Dad donates kidney to save a little girl after losing his own daughter

“I donated a kidney because a kind stranger donated one to my daughter.”

News

‘I felt like I was dying’: Meghan Trainor opens up about postpartum panic attack and why moms need more support

Exhausted, overwhelmed, and in the grips of a panic attack, Trainor describes the moment, saying, 'I was having a panic attack..."

Parenting

Ms. Rachel shares three “Ps” for potty training: Practice, Patience and Play!

Learning to use the potty is an important milestone for children and a very personal one that’s different for every child and their family.

News

Miss Rachel is coming to Netflix 🎉

Miss Rachel is taking her talents to Netflix, with four episodes dropping on January 2.

Safety

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.