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Welcome baby! From feeding to first steps, we walk alongside new mothers as they navigate this first precious year. You’ve got this, mama.

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How moms accept the timing of their child’s milestones—and why they shouldn’t be worried

Growing up is not a race. Here is how to trust your child milestone and timelines, quiet the comparison spiral, and know when to seek extra support.

Mom sitting outside on patio comforting her baby in the stroller and trying to help them fall asleep

3 strategies parents use to get their baby to sleep; the easier alternatives

Some sleep “tricks” work in the moment but are hail-Mary moves. Here are sustainable swaps that protect your back, your sanity, and your baby’s sleep.

Mom holding baby while sitting on couch, showing baby calming videos on her phone while baby watches

Babies love to watch and listen to these 3 types of videos

Babies are drawn to patterns, rhythm, and faces for a reason--support early learning without overdoing screen time.

Mom vacuuming in living room area

Don’t be afraid to vacuum during naptime—it promotes sleep resilience

Nap time does not need to sound like a recording studio. Predictable household noise can actually help babies and toddlers learn sleep resilience.

Swaddle blanket, newborn baby sleeping while laying on fuzzy blankets

The science behind swaddle blankets–useful for baby’s sleep routine

Swaddle blankets soothe the startle reflex, support regulation, and make bedtime more predictable. Here's how to swaddle safely, and when to transition out.

Mom kneeling on living room floor being ready to catch her baby who is learning to walk

When the baby book is blank—remembering milestones you didn’t write down

You did not miss their childhood. You were living it. Piece together the moments you want to remember, no guilt required.

Baby shower decor and cake sitting on table at a baby shower

10 must-have items to add to your baby shower registry

Skip the gimmicks. These 10 smart, real-life lifesavers make feeding, changing, soothing and getting out the door simpler so you can focus on bonding.

Mom talking on phone while putting formula mix into baby bottle

Baby feeding without comparison: 7 reminders for bottle, breast or combo

There is no one right way to feed a baby. These seven gentle reminders help you quiet the noise, protect your mental health and build a feeding plan that fits your real life.

Baby Milestone Mother Milestone

Why every baby milestone is also a mother milestone

Your baby is learning to smile, roll, walk and talk. You are learning to trust yourself, set boundaries, ask for help and let go. Baby milestone is mothers milestone, too, they happen together.

Jasmine Tookes baby announcement in Instagram

Jasmine Tookes just welcomed her second baby—and shared the joy of slowing down

Jasmine Tookes and Juan David Borrero are celebrating the arrival of their second child, baby boy Mateo Ira Borrero

Mother smiling at her baby while using the bonoch Baby Monitor Pro, which displays a clear HD video feed on the handheld screen

The privacy-first baby monitor that does It all—without WiFi or apps

Somewhere along the way, we convinced ourselves that to keep our babies…

Transition Solid Foods

12 gentle ways to help your baby transition to solid foods

Starting solids does not have to be stressful. These parent-tested, expert-backed ideas make the shift calm, safe, and joyful for both of you.

Reset Child Sleep Patterns

Signs your child’s sleep patterns need a gentle reset (6 to watch for)

Six clear signs your child’s sleep routine needs a gentle reset, plus small, doable tweaks to bring nights and mornings back into balance.

Luyendyk newborn baby

After setbacks and a vasectomy reversal, Arie and Lauren Luyendyk welcome their fourth baby

Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Luyendyk celebrate the arrival of their fourth child, Livvy Rowe, completing their family after a long and emotional journey

amazon baby loungers recalled

3 baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled over deadly suffocation risks—what parents need to know now

Three baby loungers on Amazon recalled for serious safety risks—parents should act immediately.

5 month baby with thick hair

This 5-month-old’s hair has strangers stopping in their tracks

From adorable comparisons to playful nicknames, Noah’s hair has captured the internet’s imagination—and it seems his “big hair, don’t care” attitude is just getting started.

Debby Ryan pregnancy

Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.

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