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

Got a baby with serious bedtime FOMO?

Got a baby with serious bedtime FOMO?

They turn at every noise and won't calm down when you rock or bounce them. How to handle your FOMO baby fighting sleep with every ounce of their being.

Kate Daley

The actual cost of breastfeeding (spoiler, it’s not free)

The actual cost of breastfeeding (spoiler, it’s not free)

Putting a baby to your boob costs nothing. But it’s a good idea to be aware of the costs associated with breastfeeding so you can budget accordingly.

Amy Lazar Kleiman

About to lose your sh*t? 10 tricks to use when your kids are misbehaving

About to lose your sh*t? 10 tricks to use when your kids are misbehaving

How can your kid know exactly which buttons to press for maximum effect? Before you lose your temper, here are 10 things to try.

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How do you know if your newborn is hungry? Watch for these signs

How do you know if your newborn is hungry? Watch for these signs

Look for these baby hunger signs that signal your newborn is ready to feed. (Hint: If they're crying already, you've likely missed a few cues!)

Sadiya Dendar

How to manage your baby’s newborn rash

How to manage your baby’s newborn rash

Erythema toxicum neonatorum happens in more than half of babies. Find out more about this skin condition and how to manage it.

Kate Daley

Moisturizing could prevent food allergies and other baby skincare tips you need to know

Moisturizing could prevent food allergies and other baby skincare tips you need to know

Here’s why you should double-rinse detergent, avoid fragrance, moisturize, and stop scrubbing away the skin microbiome for baby skincare.

Ishani Nath

10 Sweet Baby Songs To Sing To Your Little One

Baby development

10 Sweet Baby Songs To Sing To Your Little One

From “Baby Shark” to “Down by the Bay,” here are lyrics and actions to baby songs that you’ll definitely want in your playtime rotation.

Terri Coles

Children's song lyrics: Five Little Monkeys

Baby development

Children's song lyrics: Five Little Monkeys

Count down the monkeys with your own little jumper, and don’t forget to include the hand actions. Here are the "Five Little Monkeys" lyrics.

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Children's song lyrics: Down by the Bay

Baby development

Children's song lyrics: Down by the Bay

This baby song has endless variations once you start adding in your own rhymes from your baby's own experiences. Here are the "Down by the Bay" lyrics.

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Children's song lyrics: Wheels on the Bus

Baby development

Children's song lyrics: Wheels on the Bus

Sing this classic with these "Wheels on the Bus" lyrics. Plus, you can adapt the lyrics to fit your preferred mode of transportation!"

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Children's song lyrics: If You're Happy And You Know It

Baby development

Children's song lyrics: If You're Happy And You Know It

This classic song incorporates actions your baby may already know, like waving or hand clapping. Here are the "If You're Happy and You Know It" lyrics.

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Children's song lyrics: Ice Cream Song

Baby development

Children's song lyrics: Ice Cream Song

Who doesn’t love ice cream, right? This sweet song makes practicing simple counting fun and not to mention yummy! Here are the "Ice Cream Song" lyrics.

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Children's song lyrics: Itsy Bitsy Spider

Baby development

Children's song lyrics: Itsy Bitsy Spider

Babies and kids will love following along with this little spider’s big adventure! Here are the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" lyrics.

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Children's song lyrics: Head and Shoulders

Baby development

Children's song lyrics: Head and Shoulders

Here are the "Head and Shoulders" lyrics! Include the fun moves to get your little one moving and start teaching them about body parts, too.

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Children's Songs: Baby Shark Lyrics

Baby development

Children's Songs: Baby Shark Lyrics

You already have it stuck in your head—might as well sing it right! Change the words or add to the “Baby Shark” lyrics to include your own family members.

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How to welcome a baby with Down syndrome

How to welcome a baby with Down syndrome

A brief primer for new and soon-to-be parents on your beautiful baby with Down syndrome, including what to expect in the first year.

Andrea Karr

This scary condition makes you super sad while breastfeeding

This scary condition makes you super sad while breastfeeding

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER), causes intense sadness and negative emotions during breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know.

Kate Daley

10 postpartum conditions and symptoms to watch for after you deliver your baby

Postpartum care

10 postpartum conditions and symptoms to watch for after you deliver your baby

These conditions are pretty scary—and fairly rare—complications of childbirth, but you should never ignore these postpartum symptoms.

Jessica Leeder

The Basics on Baby-Led Weaning

The Basics on Baby-Led Weaning

The baby-led weaning method can help avoid picky eating habits, mealtime tantrums and reinforce baby’s natural hunger. Here's how to do it.

Karen Robock

How much should I worry about toxins and heavy metals in baby food?

How much should I worry about toxins and heavy metals in baby food?

After scary headlines about toxins and heavy metals in baby food and rice cereal, many parents are confused about what’s safe to feed their kids.

Wendy Glauser