Baby

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

How to throw a winter-white first birthday party

Birthday parties

How to throw a winter-white first birthday party

The weather outside is frightful, so invite guests to an indoor winter wonderland with these first birthday party ideas.

Amy Valm

Pregnancies from hell: An incompetent cervix

Pregnancies from hell: An incompetent cervix

Due to an incompetent cervix, Tracy had to endure weeks of keeping her feet above her head in the hopes that gravity would keep the baby in place.

Ellie Tucker

Bonding with baby in the early days

Bonding with baby in the early days

Some women expect love to strike like a lightning bolt when their baby is born. But bonding is a process, not a moment.

Holly Bennett

Dog finds baby delicious, baby doesn't develop asthma. Win!

Dog finds baby delicious, baby doesn't develop asthma. Win!

A new study shows that regular exposure to dogs (or farm animals) is good for kids, as they're less likely to develop asthma.

Claire Gagne

How to cope the first time your baby gets sick

How to cope the first time your baby gets sick

You baby's first illness is upsetting for you and her. Here's what you need to know, whether it's a cold, flu or something more.

Melissa Carter

When to cut your baby's umbilical cord

When to cut your baby's umbilical cord

Many experts now recommend delaying when you cut the umbilical cord, but it’s not a straightforward decision. Here's what you should consider.

Jennifer Goldberg

How to deal with postpartum constipation

Postpartum care

How to deal with postpartum constipation

Postpartum constipation is the worst. Here’s how you can get things moving.

Dory Cerny

How to swaddle your baby: Step-by-step instructions

How to swaddle your baby: Step-by-step instructions

Swaddling can help your newborn sleep longer and cry less—two things parents definitely want. Here's how swaddle your baby safely.

Today's Parent staff

What’s in your newborn’s gut influences asthma

What’s in your newborn’s gut influences asthma

The results from this study may change the way you clean your house. Researchers have found four baby gut bacteria that protect against asthma.

Claire Gagne

Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Does it seem like there are a lot of doctor's appointments for your new baby? All those checkups let the doctor get to know your baby.

Susan Spicer

Breastfeeding and medications: What’s safe

Breastfeeding and medications: What’s safe

Wondering if the medications you’re taking are safe for your breastfeeding baby? Take a deep breath—we have good news.

Karen Robock

What to do when baby gets a cold

What to do when baby gets a cold

Watery eyes? Stuffy nose? We've got the symptoms and treatments for your baby's first cold. Sniff!

Sydney Loney

100 days of hell: How I survived the first months with my baby

100 days of hell: How I survived the first months with my baby

After Leo was born, Olivia Stren was full of love but really, really tired. Surviving the 100 days of hell, she soon discovered, requires epic endurance.

Olivia Stren

6 Tips for Bathing Your Newborn

6 Tips for Bathing Your Newborn

Don't be nervous—bathing your newborn can be an enjoyable experience for both of you.

Karen Robock

The Best White Noise Machines for Babies 2023

The Best White Noise Machines for Babies 2023

Many parents rely on white noise for baby sleep assistance. Here's what experts say to look for, and which machines are best.

Kalli Anderson

The struggle is real: Ryan Reynolds versus Ikea crib

The struggle is real: Ryan Reynolds versus Ikea crib

Ryan Reynolds tries to put together a crib, but it doesn’t end well.

Davina Sinnatamby

It was terrible: Ryan Reynolds on the rectal thermometer (and more!)

It was terrible: Ryan Reynolds on the rectal thermometer (and more!)

Ryan Reynolds opened up A LOT about baby James! He talks about her first fever, first word and a friend's betrayal.

Haley Overland

DIY Baby Carrier Costume Idea: Beekeeper

DIY Baby Carrier Costume Idea: Beekeeper

Life is as sweet as honey with this adorbs beekeeper costume that can be altered to work for toddlers, too!

Rayna Schwartz

Baby carrier costume: Rainbow

Baby carrier costume: Rainbow

Look forward to bright days ahead with this sweet rainbow getup.

Rayna Schwartz

Baby carrier costume: Fast food

Baby carrier costume: Fast food

Would you like fries with that? This mouthwatering getup is simple to make and easily converts from a baby to toddler costume.

Rayna Schwartz