Baby Health

The complicated problem with ‘baby-friendly’ hospitals

They might not be as 'mom-friendly' as we need them to be.

Babies under 6 months shouldn’t drink water—viral TikTok explains why

Breastmilk and formula are the only liquids they need.

A new study about screen time has parents worrying about brain development—but here’s why you shouldn’t panic

Please, don't go tossing the kid's iPad in a river just yet.

Most preemie babies grow into adulthood with no serious health complications, study shows

Good news for preemie parents.

What you need to know about the ‘arsenic in baby food’ study

Common brands include: Similac, Enfamil, Happy Baby, Gerber, Kirkland, Little Duck Organics, Plum Organics, and The Honest Company.

Reasons your baby is gassy and the solution every mama should know

Because preparation is key.

Not all breastfeeding babies with tongue-ties automatically need to get surgery, says new study

Referrals for the procedure in the U.S. went up tenfold, from 1,200 in 1997 to 12,400 in 2012.

Safety alert: Pediatricians don’t want babies to sleep in car seats outside of the car

A new study sheds light on baby sleep safety.

This phone app can help you figure out if your kid has an ear infection

It's not available publicly yet, but it could be a game-changer.

How reading to NICU babies can benefit moms in a big way

It's not just good for baby.

Children under 1-year-old shouldn’t have any screen time, World Health Org says

But there's room for some nuance in this conversation.

Measles outbreak: 6 things every parent must know & do

There is a state of emergency in Rockland County, but no nation-wide outbreak in America right now.

Chrissy Teigen’s son is done wearing his helmet ????

As many as 46% of babies have positional plagiocephaly, and some need helmets to fix it.

New massive study debunks the MMR vaccine & autism myth that has stressed so many parents

The study found that children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella are actually 7% less likely to develop autism than children who didn't get vaccinated.

When should you bring your child to the eye doctor?

Experts say 80% of what a child learns in school is information that is presented visually so it's essential to catch vision issues early to ensure a child's success in the classroom and beyond.

Infant ibuprofen recall: What parents need to know

Check your medicine cabinet, mama.

The fascinating connection between your baby’s sleep and language development

This study found that 6- to 8-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they'd had a nap.

Whole Foods baby spinach recall: What parents need to know

Salads, pizza, sandwiches, wraps + the salad and hot bars are impacted in 8 states.

Everything you need to know about your baby’s plagiocephaly helmet

2. It's not about cosmetics.

Why ‘cleaning’ a dropped pacifier with your own mouth might benefit baby

New research shows the bacteria in a mother's mouth may actually help prevent allergies in young children.