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Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

The most important minute of your baby's bedtime routine

The most important minute of your baby's bedtime routine

Vered Benhorin

This 3-minute activity will make your bond with your baby stronger than ever

Baby development

This 3-minute activity will make your bond with your baby stronger than ever

I've coached thousands of parents on connecting with their infants, and this simple activity for bonding with baby is one of the best I've found.

Vered Benhorin

For me, parenting will never be as simple as trusting my instincts

For me, parenting will never be as simple as trusting my instincts

Julie Vick

Planning baby’s first birthday party: 7 tips to prevent complete disaster

Birthday parties

Planning baby’s first birthday party: 7 tips to prevent complete disaster

Congratulations! Your baby's first birthday party means you've all survived year one of parenthood. It's time to celebrate.

Ariel Brewster

Should You Give Gripe Water To Your Fussy Baby?

Should You Give Gripe Water To Your Fussy Baby?

Here’s what parents need to know about gripe water, from its ingredients to potential side effects—and whether it actually works.

Cameron French

These stunning photos helped Sarah Nicole Landry come to terms with weaning baby Lemmie

These stunning photos helped Sarah Nicole Landry come to terms with weaning baby Lemmie

The Birds Papaya blogger commissioned photographer Theresa Morphy to capture one of her final feeds with her fourth child.

Jessica Pollack

Spring Forward: How to Adjust Your Baby's Sleep Schedule

Spring Forward: How to Adjust Your Baby's Sleep Schedule

Sleep consultant Alanna McGinn reveals the easy ways you can adjust your baby’s sleep schedule so spring forward is less disruptive for your family.

Alanna McGinn

Are breathable mesh crib bumpers safer than regular crib bumpers?

Are breathable mesh crib bumpers safer than regular crib bumpers?

Although bumpers are still included in many crib bedding sets, they pose a very real risk to babies. Mesh crib bumpers seem like a safer choice. Are they?

Alison Sargeant

Are crib bumpers safe? Experts weigh in.

Are crib bumpers safe? Experts weigh in.

If you think you might need a crib bumper to make your baby more comfortable and protect them from injury, you might want to think again.

Cameron French

How to Help Your Baby Through Their First Cold

How to Help Your Baby Through Their First Cold

When you’re deep in the trenches of parenting a sick baby, you’ll have all sorts of middle-of-the-night questions. We have answers.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

The Best Baby Cold Remedies—And The Ones You Should Avoid

The Best Baby Cold Remedies—And The Ones You Should Avoid

There may not be a cure for the common cold, but there are ways to help your baby feel more comfortable. Try these baby cold rememdies next time.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

Does beer really increase your breastmilk?

Does beer really increase your breastmilk?

Some people on the internet say a a beer and breastfeeding go hand in hand. Here's a look at the science—or lack thereof—behind this popular belief.

Alison Sargeant

How to clean bath toys, your car seat, water bottles and other kids’ gear

How to clean bath toys, your car seat, water bottles and other kids’ gear

Amy Grieves

Is Your Baby Wide Awake (But Happy) For Hours In The Middle Of The Night?

Is Your Baby Wide Awake (But Happy) For Hours In The Middle Of The Night?

This common baby sleep problem is called “split nights,” but your little party animal isn’t a lost cause. Here’s how to fix it.

Martha Beach

I’m so sick of hearing “just you wait” from veteran parents

Baby development

I’m so sick of hearing “just you wait” from veteran parents

Maybe I’m being too earnest, but as a new mom, there are so many stages I'm truly excited about. Please don’t rain on my parade with a "just you wait."

Amberly McAteer

If You're Going To Co-Sleep, Follow This Advice

If You're Going To Co-Sleep, Follow This Advice

Sometimes for exhausted parents, co-sleeping just happens. If your baby ends up in your bed every night, here are the safe co-sleeping tips you should know.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

One day, he'll be two: Words of wisdom from a nurse to a NICU mom

One day, he'll be two: Words of wisdom from a nurse to a NICU mom

It’s the kind of thing you can’t fully appreciate in the moment, but our nurse's words have played over in my mind countless times since the NICU.

Alicia McAuley

Scared of needles? A parent’s guide to making vaccination shots less painful

Scared of needles? A parent’s guide to making vaccination shots less painful

Follow these simple dos and don’ts to make getting vaccinations more comfortable for your child.

Claire Gagne

Why are babies going hungry in a food-rich nation like Canada?

Why are babies going hungry in a food-rich nation like Canada?

Lesley Frank

What to Do if You didn’t Prep for the Time Change At All

What to Do if You didn’t Prep for the Time Change At All

It’s not too late! A sleep consultant shares four strategies she uses to help get families back on track after daylight saving time.

Amanda Jewson