Baby

6 reasons September babies are special

Statistically speaking, a September due date bodes well for baby.

I wasn’t prepared for the grief each milestone would bring

For every stage of motherhood that ends, a new one begins, bringing different but no less abundant joys.

Hiring a sleep consultant was the best thing I did for my baby (and myself)

When I pictured a sleep consultant I envisioned a kindly woman who hid in the shadows and sang my son a lullaby whenever he stirred. In actuality, a sleep consultant is less a ninja songstress, and more head coach to your quarterback. She called the plays, I made the moves.

Can you still workout + tone muscle while breastfeeding?

According to a strength and conditioning coach.

Baby registry 101: Your step-by-step guide

Make the baby registry of your dreams with this primer.

These are the 25 most popular baby registry products at Target

Thousands of mamas give these items their stamp of approval.

These 10 registry products will last from the newborn stage through toddlerhood

One beautiful word: convertible

We researched the top 10 items you need for your registry and here are the winners

Consider these essentials.

10 incredible products our editors wish they registered for the first time around

Hindsight is 20/20

These 10 baby gadgets will make your life so much easier

Two words: smart swing

Target’s baby registry is the easiest one our editors ever used. Here’s why

Target won our hearts by saving our valuable time and money.

My village lives far away—but my Target baby registry helped them support me from afar

Virtual support was the next best thing to in-person hugs.

11 best baby walking shoes for those exciting first steps

Easy to put on, hard to wiggle out of, and oh-so-cute.

Here’s how to do combination feeding with your baby

You don't have to choose between bottle or breastfeeding! Combination feeding means you can do both.

Is there a secret Starbucks drink that boosts your milk supply?

Here's the truth, mama.

Actress Eva Amurri’s talks ‘biggest parenting fail’: Her infant daughter rolled off the changing table

"You just really have to forgive yourself and move forward."

Here’s what to do when your baby hates the car seat

Tips from parents who have been there, too.

Baby’s first photo: 22 of the sweetest newborn pictures

Every picture will captivate your heart.

Breastfeeding for weight loss is a harmful message for postpartum moms

It's not about "bouncing back."

6 reasons August babies are special

An August due date sure has its challenges, but it also has plenty of positives.