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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.

Baby on a flight

​​This dad made his baby “apologize” to every passenger after an 8-hour flight

Dressed in all pink and grinning like she didn’t just maybe scream for half the flight, Ava faces the line of passengers deplaning from their London to Atlanta journey.

Nursing pillow new guidelines

What parents need to know about the new federal nursing pillow safety rules

These rules, developed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), are a direct response to mounting safety concerns after tragic outcomes tied to improper nursing pillow use.

baby girl

Top 100 baby girl names of 2024

hether you're expecting your own little bundle of joy, helping a friend brainstorm, or simply curious about current naming trends, this list has something charming for everyone.

Introducing new sibling

“This could have been an email”: Toddler’s priceless reaction to meeting baby sister goes viral

Your toddler might look at this tiny new human like they're reviewing an unsatisfactory quarterly report.

Baby kicks explained

Mom finds the perfect way to describe baby kicks—and now everyone’s trying it

Kat breaks down the bizarrely beautiful feeling of baby movement with an analogy that’s not only spot-on but also incredibly easy to try for yourself.

Baby reading

This baby is just 14 months old—but watch what happens when she picks up a book

Carrie writes on the video that they have been reading to Eliana since the day she was born, and now, she’s paying it forward.

A mom on a desk

Moms don’t need a baby bonus—they need paid leave, childcare, and real support

American mothers are in crisis, but they’re not asking for applause. They’re asking for support.

NICU babies

Tufts NICU babies ‘run’ their first Boston marathon and steal every heart along the way

At Tufts Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the halls turned into a pint-sized marathon course as nurses and parents dressed the hospital’s tiniest champions in miniature marathon bibs, sneakers, and headbands to celebrate their very first Boston Marathon.

avocado

This surprising pregnancy snack could cut your baby’s allergy risk—here’s what to know

If you’ve been craving avocados, you’re not just fueling your body with healthy fats—you might also be supporting your baby’s immune system in a seriously powerful way.

baby acne

Yes, baby acne is real—and more common than you think

Gentle reassurance, mama: You're not alone if your baby's skin isn't "perfect" right now. Baby acne, especially baby acne on the face, is a completely normal

WOMB TRANSPLANT

A womb transplant between sisters led to this history-making birth—and new hope for families everywhere

After a decade of waiting, Grace and her husband Angus welcomed their miracle baby, Amy Isabel — the first child in the UK born following a womb transplant.

Miss Rachel welcomes new baby

Ms. Rachel welcomes baby girl via surrogate: “I’m meant to be your mama”

“We welcomed sweet baby Susannah into the world! ???? We are so in love,” she wrote in an Instagram post.

Bathing newborns in kitchen sink

Why experts say you should stop bathing your newborn in the kitchen sink

Pediatrician and mom Dr. Beachgem10 shared why kitchen sink baths aren't as harmless as they seem.

Honeyjoy high chair

Convertible high chair sold on Amazon recalled over infant sleep safety hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 2,750 HONEYJOY Convertible and Foldable High Chairs.

Mom talking to her baby

This mom’s monologues to her baby aren’t just going viral—they might actually rewire baby’s brain

No sing-song voice. Just a constant, hilarious stream of consciousness, delivered to an adorable baby girl with all the intensity of a therapy session.

NICU baby

Doctors weren’t sure he’d survive—now one of the world’s smallest babies is finally going home to Minnesota

Born at just 8 ounces, Bilal spent his first year defying the odds in the NICU—now, he’s going home to join his four siblings.

Gender Disappointment

‘I dreamed of a daughter’: This mom’s emotional story of gender disappointment is resonating with parents

After recently losing her mom to ovarian cancer, the idea of having a daughter had become more than just a hope — it was her emotional lifeline.

Down syndrome baby

Gen Z mom’s powerful message is changing how the world sees Down syndrome

Set to the song “Ordinary” by Alex Warren, the video has captured hearts with a montage of her baby, Addie—who was born with Down syndrome.

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