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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 drinking formula

The government is ramping up baby formula safety testing and supply

Operation Stork Speed is a new initiative aimed at making infant formula safer, more transparent, and more accessible.

baby milestones

No one talks about this part of motherhood—until it hits you like this

Jacqueline Zorn, the new mom behind @pocketsofpennys, captured a moment so deeply relatable that it has racked up over 710K views views in just a week.

Baby barking like a dog

Mom films baby’s strange new habit—then realizes she’s copying the dog

The video captures that hilarious click moment when Ahn realizes exactly where her baby picked up the habit.

Baby gate recall

Baby gate recalled for failing safety standards—how to find a safer option

The gates pose a risk because a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor.

dad and baby

Dad realizes his baby’s nap lasted only 28 minutes—and his face says it all

But why do babies take such short naps? And more importantly, what can you actually do about it?

baby fomo

Mom tries to put her ‘FOMO baby’ to sleep—but his reaction is next level

According to pediatric sleep experts, babies experience FOMO (fear of missing out) because they’re naturally curious

baby name change

This mom changed her baby’s name at 18 months—and she’s not alone

9% of moms have experienced regret over the name they chose for their child.

Baby drinking milk

Parents swear by this surprising sleep trick for babies—but does it actually work?

The so-called butter sleep hack reportedly began with U.S. parents before making its way to the UK and New Zealand.

Lauren Luyendyk and Arie Luyendyk Jr. expecting baby no. 4

Lauren & Arie Luyendyk expecting fourth baby after vasectomy reversal: ‘Our last missing piece’

"Our last missing piece," Lauren and Arie captioned their Instagram post, "coming this September."

Costway Babyjoy high chair

Check your baby high chair—this recalled model poses a major safety risk

4,400 Babyjoy high chairs are now being recalled due to serious entrapment and suffocation hazards.

tennessee bill to protect pregnant workers healthcare coverage

Tennessee bill could set precedent in protecting pregnant workers’ health coverage

If passed, Tennessee would be the first state in the country to implement this type of protection.

Baby's first carwash

This baby’s priceless reaction to his first car wash will leave you in awe

As the brushes spin and water cascades down the windows, his expression shifts from curiosity to awe to sheer delight.

Parents giving comfort taps to baby

This baby’s comfort taps might be the most powerful thing you see today

Mimicking parents’ actions isn’t just cute; it’s an essential part of early development.

Photo Credit: Canva / Motherly

Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

mom holding sick toddler with pacifier in mouth at the start of rsv season 2022

14 key things parents should know about RSV in 2025: Symptoms, treatment & prevention

We're still in the early stages of RSV season, but doctors are already worried about a rise in cases.

Baby shower gift basket ideas

Skip the onesies: Here’s what to put in a baby shower gift basket instead

The best gift baskets are the ones that make a new parent's life just a little bit easier when they're deep in the trenches of newborn life.

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