Baby Health

How my baby’s NICU journey changed me as a mom

I did what they told me for years I couldn't do. I got pregnant and gave birth to our little girl. And yet, it wasn't the redemption story I'd imagined in my mind.

Gassy baby? Try this mesmerizing TikTok hack

Move aside, bicycle legs.

You’re allowed to feel the grief and joy of being a NICU mom

Grief and gratitude are not unique to themselves. They share space, overlapping in even the most unexpected areas of our lives.

AAP warns parents against using DIY infant formula

Here’s what a pediatrician recommends doing instead.

The formula shortage is just the latest crisis society has heaped on mothers 

The news that a widespread baby formula outage is threatening the health of millions of American babies should be a shock. 

5 ways to protect your baby’s microbiome after birth

The choices you make today can impact your baby’s health tomorrow.

Do I need to give my baby vitamins? A dietitian shares what you need to know

Your infant gets most of what they need from breastmilk or formula—but there are a few important exceptions.

Plastic doesn’t belong in our kids’ school cafeterias. Here’s why

Almost all school cafeterias are still using plastic to serve food to children. It's time for a change.

Bringing baby home from the NICU? A NICU nurse shares what you need to know

Including the one hospital item she sends home with every parent.

It’s science: A major factor in child development? The mother’s mindset.

Your own growth mindset can protect your kids—even babies—from stress.

Yes, you can breastfeed with Covid, says new study

Babies are not at risk of getting Covid from breast milk, new research shows.

This baby care log is so easy to use—even when you’re exhausted

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A NICU nurse’s guide to caring for a NICU baby

Looking for a NICU guide? Having been a NICU nurse for 15 years, I’ve learned a thing or two about caring for NICU parents, too.

The best pediatric telehealth platforms for kids—and moms

These platforms make doctors’ visits with littles wayyyy simpler.

11 must-have products for babies and toddlers during cold & flu season

We're here to help you soothe those sniffles and bust that fuss with our favorite products to help ease baby's first cold.

Ara Katz wants kids to love their microbiomes

In a new kids’ book, the Seed co-founder helps kids explore the miraculous world of gut bacteria—and teaches them how to nourish these “invisible friends.”

14 science-backed ways to help prevent SIDS in babies

While there's a lot we don't know about SIDS, there are certain steps to take for SIDS prevention in many cases.

Toxic heavy metals are *still* present in baby food: What you need to know

A new congressional report exposes the inaction of certain baby food companies.

Why the AAP wants kids to get a flu shot before Halloween this year

Kids under 5 are at a higher risk of serious complications from flu.

5 safety apps and tools that remind parents there’s a baby in the back seat

Every year kids are left in hot cars–and as much as we think it could never happen, it does.