Baby

Baby development

From babbling, crawling, and walking to boosting baby brain power, see what baby milestones to expect in your child’s first year.

When do babies talk?

When do babies talk?

When do babies talk? Here's what you need to know about this important milestone.

Tralee Pearce

Why do babies cry?

Why do babies cry?

Got a fussy baby? There are a bunch of reasons why your little one may be upset. Here are the ones to watch out for, plus ways you can soothe her.

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How do I baby-proof?

Baby development

How do I baby-proof?

You want to keep your little one safe, but where do you even start? This handy guide will help you quickly and easily baby-proof your home.

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What you need to know about failure to thrive

Baby development

What you need to know about failure to thrive

Here's how to handle your baby's needs when dealing with failure to thrive.

Sadiya Dendar

Baby milestone checklist

Baby milestone checklist

This is a rough outline of milestones to watch out for during your baby’s first year, all in a convenient development chart.

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9 new mom lessons from my first year of parenting

9 new mom lessons from my first year of parenting

"Am I doing it right?" A new mom shares some pragmatic and surprising takeaways from her first year of motherhood, from mom judgement to breastfeeding apps.

Ariel Brewster

Should you keep your baby on a schedule?

Should you keep your baby on a schedule?

Figuring out whether or not your baby responds well to a schedule could be a game changer. Here, parents share their experiences on both sides.

Colleen Seto

Baby poop: Guide to texture, smell and frequency

Baby poop: Guide to texture, smell and frequency

From newborn to solid-food-eater: What to expect from each baby poop milestone.

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8 ways to deal with your high-needs baby

8 ways to deal with your high-needs baby

Does your baby cry a lot? Is she not adaptable? You might have a high-needs baby. Here's how to deal.

Cathie Kryczka

8 digital baby book ideas that are easier than a scrapbook

Baby development

8 digital baby book ideas that are easier than a scrapbook

Want to keep a baby book but don't have time for cut-and-paste scrapbooking? Try one of these digital solutions.

Amy Valm

Introducing Babypod: The first-ever concert for your fetus

Introducing Babypod: The first-ever concert for your fetus

Forget singing to your baby! With this vaginal speaker, your baby can enjoy the soothing voice of Adele or Madonna.

Jessica Spera

Baby food: A purée primer

Baby food: A purée primer

For many babies, the first morsel of food comes from a jar—we examine what's on the shelves.

Madeleine Greey

Study says one-year-olds are rational—we call BS

Study says one-year-olds are rational—we call BS

We decided to do our own "study" on how one-year-olds are rational.

Davina Sinnatamby

9 baffling baby behaviours—and what they mean

9 baffling baby behaviours—and what they mean

Gagging? Fake coughing? We've decoded your tot's trying tricks. Here's how to learn how to understand and deal with your baby's behaviour.

Lisa Bendall

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.

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When your baby starts climbing

Baby development

When your baby starts climbing

Your little one is on the move! Now what? When your baby starts climbing, here's how to keep her safe.

Teresa Pitman

Babyproofing: Should you do it?

Baby development

Babyproofing: Should you do it?

Is babyproofing your home as necessary as the parenting police make it out to be?

Carolyn Morris

The truth about swaddling

The truth about swaddling

Is swaddling good for your baby? Expert opinions are ever-changing. We sort through the research.

Lisa van de Geyn

What nobody tells you about baby's first year

What nobody tells you about baby's first year

From good to bad, sweet to, well, gross, moms share the best-kept secrets of early parenthood.

Lisa van de Geyn

The benefits of baby sign language

Baby development

The benefits of baby sign language

Babies as young as six months can master sign language as a way to communicate with their parents.

Erin Phelan