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The moment you laid eyes on your little one, your life changed forever. From first coo to first step, weā€™ll provide you with a road map to the first year with your babe with evidence-based tips, practical advice and emotional support.

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Baby Milestones

Starting solids? Donā€™t miss the ā€˜flavor windowā€™

From purees to Pad Thai: An expert shares how and when to introduce bold flavors to your budding foodie.

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Viral & Trending

Ms. Rachel explains the importance of speaking ‘parentese’ to littles: ‘This is not baby talk’

Parentese is shown to boost babyā€™s language development.

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Baby Health

The first year: Your babyā€™s health from A to Z

From colds and colic to rashes and vaccines, consider this your just-in-case guide.

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Baby Health

The first 12 months: Your babyā€™s growth and weight

So much can change from month to month. Hereā€™s what you can expect.

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News

New report suggests that tongue-ties might be overdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary surgeries

Tongue-tie diagnoses have increased significantly over the past two decades.

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News

Study shows no significant nutritional differences in baby-led weaning vs. spoon-feeding

Babies consumed the same number of calories whether they fed themselves solids or were spoon-fed.

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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

6 expert tips to help you meet your breastfeeding goals

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn't mean it's easy.

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H5 bird flu outbreak: What families need to know to stay safe

The moment you laid eyes on your little one, your life changed…

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Baby Learn & Play

Neuroscience says: Letting your child try and fail Is the key to effective parenting

New research has uncovered a simple mindset shift that could change everything: seeing everyday tasks as learning opportunities for your child.

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Pregnancy

PSA: Exercising while pregnant may cut your childā€™s asthma risk by half

Researchers found that moms who exercised at least three times a week during pregnancy reduced their childā€™s risk of developing asthma in half.

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Baby

How to help your congested baby breathe (and sleep) easier this winter

Baby congestion is a common issue during the winter months and can be triggered by several factors.

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Baby Sleep Tips

Try these 3 foundational steps with your baby to get better sleep, according to a lactation consultant

Hereā€™s how to build confidence, establish a feeding routine, and yes, get more sleep at night.

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It's Science

It’s science: This 5-minute routine can help your baby fall asleep faster

New research shows a specific (but simple!) routine could help parents get a crying baby to sleep.

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Baby Sleep Tips

Are contact naps safe? A pediatric sleep consultant weighs in

Ready to maximize those sweet snuggles? Here's how to make sure you're doing contact naps safely.

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Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

Can wake windows help your baby sleep better?

Dr. Harvey Karp shares his best tips for making wake windows work.

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Baby

The TJ Maxx of baby gear: How to save big on top of brands for your little one

Kidsy offers overstock and open-box baby gear thatā€™s basically brand new but costs way less.

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Baby Shopping Guide

The baby-friendly cure-all product hiding in your medicine cabinet

Hear me out: You truly can use Vaseline on just about anything.

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Baby Shopping Guide

Jessica Biel tells us her 6 motherhood must-haves

The actress, entrepreneur, new author and mom of 2 tells us what she can't do without.

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Baby Shopping Guide

Tan France tells us his favorite parenting purchasesā€”and how to shop savvy

With two under three, he's got plenty of knowledge to share!

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Baby Milestones

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At 1 month old, your baby is still getting the hang of life "on the outside." Still in the thick of the fourth trimester, they are comforted by touch and the sound of your voice.

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Baby

The good side of having a newborn that no one tells you about

When I was pregnant not a single one was positive, and I really needed some reassurance around then.

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Baby

These viral vintage baby care instructions are hilariously outdatedĀ 

We can't be sure, but we feel certain this is from the 1950s.

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Baby

H5 bird flu outbreak: What families need to know to stay safe

The moment you laid eyes on your little one, your life changed…

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Parenting

After an IVF mix-up, two moms raised each otherā€™s babyā€”hereā€™s what happened (and how to protect your family)

This story highlights not only the challenges of IVF but also the resilience of families navigating the unthinkable.

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Baby Learn & Play

Neuroscience says: Letting your child try and fail Is the key to effective parenting

New research has uncovered a simple mindset shift that could change everything: seeing everyday tasks as learning opportunities for your child.

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Baby

Study reveals moms boost babiesā€™ ā€˜love hormoneā€™ by talking about feelings

A study from University College London , has revealed a fascinating link between the words you use when talking to your baby and their oxytocin levels.Ā 

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