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

Germaphobe parents: Will your baby be OK?

Germaphobe parents: Will your baby be OK?

Here's how parents can protect their newborn from germs without going totally overboard.

Lisa Kadane

What to do when your baby's not sociable

Baby development

What to do when your baby's not sociable

Has your little one started shying away from others? Don't panic! Here's what you can do.

Teresa Pitman

How to handle back pain after having a baby

How to handle back pain after having a baby

Sore back from toting your babe? Here are some basic strategies to help protect your back, while carrying your baby.

Teresa Pitman

What finger foods to feed your baby—and what foods to avoid

What finger foods to feed your baby—and what foods to avoid

Self-feeding gives babies a little independence, here's what you should know.

Teresa Pitman

What you need to know about newborn cradle cap

What you need to know about newborn cradle cap

Cradle cap is unsightly, but harmless. Read on for everything you need to know about how to treat your baby's scaly scalp.

Susan Spicer

11 tips to help you parent on four hours of sleep a night

11 tips to help you parent on four hours of sleep a night

Is your baby's night waking making you feel like a zombie? Here's a survival guide for sleep-deprived parents.

Anita Dubey

Why your baby's gut bacteria is so important

Why your baby's gut bacteria is so important

Since babies are born with a gut bacteria count of zero, it's crucial to build it up in the first few months and years. Here's how and why to do it.

Nancy Carr

3 common eye problems: What you need to know

3 common eye problems: What you need to know

If your kid has an eye problem, don't panic. Here’s what to do when it comes to common eye problems and caring for your kids’ eyes.

Karen Robock

Essential tips for do-it-yourself baby food

Essential tips for do-it-yourself baby food

When it comes to making nutritious food for your baby, it’s easier than you may think!

Today's Parent

Why your baby should play around other babies

Why your baby should play around other babies

Just because it looks like your baby is ignoring the other baby beside her, doesn't mean she's not engaged.

Tamar Satov

Baby on a budget: 12 easy ways to save

Baby on a budget: 12 easy ways to save

Parenthood on a budget! These tips will help you save money while raising your little cutie.

Rhea Seymour

Baby spit up: When should you worry?

Baby spit up: When should you worry?

Sure reflux happens, but when should you be concerned about your baby's spit up habits?

Sarah Liss

What it feels like to wean your child

What it feels like to wean your child

Weaning your child can bring about another round of changes for moms. Here's how it may affect you—physically and emotionally.

Abigail Cukier

What you need to know about the new safe sleep guidelines for babies

What you need to know about the new safe sleep guidelines for babies

Some of the newest recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics may surprise you. From bed-sharing to pacifiers, here's what you need to know.

Ariel Brewster

What you can do to reduce the risk of SIDS

What you can do to reduce the risk of SIDS

Closely following sleep guidelines is the best way to keep your baby safe. Here's everything you need to know about SIDS and safe bedtime practices.

Karen Robock

Dos and don'ts of sleep training

Dos and don'ts of sleep training

So you’re ready to start sleep training your baby and you're probably feeling a bit anxious about it. Before you start, read these tips from a doctor.

Today's Parent

7 cute babies with lots of hair

7 cute babies with lots of hair

And when we say lots, we mean it.

Today's Parent staff

Best Ways to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids

Best Ways to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids

Doctors reveal the best ways to soothe your kid’s runny nose, cough and fever. Plus, which symptoms are a sign you should take your kid to the doctor.

Lisa Bendall

Ask Dr. Dina: Can I let my baby sleep in his swing?

Ask Dr. Dina: Can I let my baby sleep in his swing?

Dr. Dina Kulik

Ask Dr. Dina: Can my diet decrease the odds of my baby developing a food allergy?

Ask Dr. Dina: Can my diet decrease the odds of my baby developing a food allergy?

Dr. Dina Kulik