Baby

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

Will my newborn baby's head shape change?

Will my newborn baby's head shape change?

Babies' skulls are malleable when they're first born, so some abnormal shapes are to be expected. Dr. Dina Kulik explains what to expect.

Dr. Dina Kulik

What to expect when you get your period while breastfeeding

What to expect when you get your period while breastfeeding

Breastfeeding often delays the return of your period, but when Aunt Flo returns, you may notice that it affects your milk supply. Here's what you can do.

Sydney Loney

How to stop the holidays from screwing up your kid’s sleep

How to stop the holidays from screwing up your kid’s sleep

Getting enough sleep can be difficult during the business of the holiday season, but it's important for kids' health to grab enough shut-eye.

Liz Krieger

When should a baby start teething?

When should a baby start teething?

Don’t worry if your baby hasn’t started teething when others her age have. Dr. Dina explains the normal range for sprouting those first teeth.

Dr. Dina Kulik

15 baby essentials from Amazon for new parents looking to survive the holidays

15 baby essentials from Amazon for new parents looking to survive the holidays

Whether you're spending the holidays in Cancun or simply going for dinner at your boss's house, here are some items you'll definitely want to keep handy.

Today's Parent

4 ways to help your baby develop fine motor skills

4 ways to help your baby develop fine motor skills

Fine motor skills, like grabbing, pinching and forming words, usually develop in the first year. Here's how to help your baby develop these skills.

Teresa Pitman

How to handle all that unwanted baby advice

How to handle all that unwanted baby advice

If you’re a new parent, prepare for an onslaught of unsolicited, not-so-helpful comments from others. Here are our tips on handling unwanted baby advice.

Stacey Stein

Society loves boobs—just apparently not when there's a baby attached

Society loves boobs—just apparently not when there's a baby attached

Yet again, a breastfeeding mom has been shamed for feeding her baby at Victoria's Secret, and the hypocrisy is absolutely ridiculous.

Carrie Bruno

10 Ways to Toddler-Proof Your Christmas Tree

10 Ways to Toddler-Proof Your Christmas Tree

From posh to practical, we’ve got the best tips to toddler-proof your Christmas tree.

Amy Valm

Is it safe to introduce solids before a baby's teeth come in?

Is it safe to introduce solids before a baby's teeth come in?

Is your baby showing interest in solids, but he doesn't have teeth yet? Dr. Dina Kulik answers your baby-feeding questions.

Dr. Dina Kulik

What to do when your teething baby is refusing food

What to do when your teething baby is refusing food

Is your baby teething and refusing food because of the pain? Dr. Dina Kulik offers some advice on what you can do to help.

Dr. Dina Kulik

5 must-read tips for keeping baby safe during bath time

5 must-read tips for keeping baby safe during bath time

Giving your baby that first bath can be scary—she's so small and slippery. Here's what you need to know about baby bath safety.

Lyndsie Bourgon

20 Insta-worthy baby onesies from Amazon to gift the little one in your life

20 Insta-worthy baby onesies from Amazon to gift the little one in your life

How cute would your baby, niece, nephew, cousin or friend's baby look in these?! Make picture-perfect memories by gifting one (or two!) of them.

Today's Parent

Why do my nipples turn white when I breastfeed?

Why do my nipples turn white when I breastfeed?

Have you been finding breastfeeding painful and noticing that your nipples are turning white? You could be experiencing nipple blanching.

Sydney Loney

Could there be a hair test for postpartum depression?

Postpartum care

Could there be a hair test for postpartum depression?

After having a baby, about 10 to 15 percent of women develop postpartum depression. What would happen if women could see it coming before they even give birth?

Claire Sibonney

Individual rooms are revolutionizing NICU care

Individual rooms are revolutionizing NICU care

Hospitals are redesigning their NICU rooms to help parents spend more time with their babies—and the health benefits to infants are incredible.

Jill Buchner

What to expect on your baby's second night of life

What to expect on your baby's second night of life

Night two after baby arrives can be a rude awakening—literally.

Amy Lazar Kleiman

Does Your Baby Need a Sleep Coach?

Does Your Baby Need a Sleep Coach?

Many exhausted parents are hiring a sleep coach to help them teach their baby to sleep. Should you? Here, we weigh the benefits with the cost.

Diane Peters

What to expect at your six-week postpartum check-up

Postpartum care

What to expect at your six-week postpartum check-up

It's standard to visit your OB or midwife at the six-week mark. But just what happens at that appointment?

Amy Lazar Kleiman

10 Cool Uses for Breastmilk You Probably Didn't Know About

10 Cool Uses for Breastmilk You Probably Didn't Know About

We asked trusted breastfeeding experts for some eye-opening uses for breastmilk you probably never expected.

Claire Sibonney