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Mumps Symptoms: A Guide for New Parents

Mumps Symptoms: A Guide for New Parents

While most people are vaccinated against mumps, you can still potentially get sick. Here are the symptoms to look out for and how you can protect yourself.

Risa Kerslake

What New Parents Need to Know about Chickenpox

What New Parents Need to Know about Chickenpox

Learn how to both treat and prevent this itchy issue.

Risa Kerslake

Ready to Wean? Hire a Lactation Consultant

Ready to Wean? Hire a Lactation Consultant

After ten years of growing, birthing and nursing five babies, meeting with the lactation consultant who helped me wean was almost like therapy.

Alexandra Frost

Newborn Constipation: What You Need to Know

Newborn Constipation: What You Need to Know

Information that can help you detect, prevent and treat this issue for your newborn.

Dahlia Rimmon

5 Ways Virtual Health Care Can Make Your Summer Peaceful and Carefree

5 Ways Virtual Health Care Can Make Your Summer Peaceful and Carefree

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What is Dry Drowning and What Parents Need to Know

What is Dry Drowning and What Parents Need to Know

Drowning is not a one-size-fits-all type of incident. Add these tips and bits of information to your water safety toolkit this summer.

Grace Draznin

Plastic Baggies May Contain Dangerous Forever Chemicals

Plastic Baggies May Contain Dangerous Forever Chemicals

Courtney Leiva

When is Constipation an Emergency in Babies and Children?

When is Constipation an Emergency in Babies and Children?

No parent wants to see their kiddo be uncomfortable from constipation. But when is it a sign of something serious—or even an emergency?

Stephanie Anderson Witmer

Does Apple Juice for Constipation Actually Work?

Does Apple Juice for Constipation Actually Work?

Some parents swear by apple juice as a tried-and-true method for getting kids to go. But does it actually work?

Stephanie Anderson Witmer

The 5-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Deal

The 5-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Deal

Is your baby waking up more than usual? It could be a 5-month sleep regression issue. Here's how to tackle it.

Amanda Lauren

Sleep Regression Ages: What to Expect

Sleep Regression Ages: What to Expect

Sleep regression ages can be surprising. Here's what experts say about what to expect and how to deal with the challenges.

Amanda Lauren

The 6-Month Sleep Regression-What You Should Know

The 6-Month Sleep Regression-What You Should Know

Here's what you need to know about your baby's 6-month sleep regression and how to deal with it.

Amanda Lauren

When Can Baby Go in a Chlorine Pool?

When Can Baby Go in a Chlorine Pool?

While you are likely aware of pool safety, you might be wondering when a baby can go into a chlorine pool. Is it safe?

Amanda Lauren

When Can Babies Eat Cheerios?

When Can Babies Eat Cheerios?

If you think your baby is ready for solid foods and want to know when can babies eat Cheerios—here is what the experts have to say.

Amanda Lauren

Can Babies Eat Corn? Read This First

Can Babies Eat Corn? Read This First

Can babies eat corn? Here’s what you need to know before giving your baby corn for the first time.

Amanda Lauren

Can Babies Drink Almond Milk? Read This First.

Can Babies Drink Almond Milk? Read This First.

Amanda Lauren

When Can Babies Have Yogurt? Read This First

When Can Babies Have Yogurt? Read This First

When can babies have yogurt? How to avoid giving your baby yogurt too early—or worse, feeding them the wrong type of yogurt.

Amanda Lauren

When Can Babies Have Juice?

When Can Babies Have Juice?

When can babies have juice is a common question among parents, but before you go on that shopping spree, hold on. Fruit juice is not as healthy as you think it is.

Kanishka Nangare

Best Pacifier for Breastfed Baby Picks: Tried and Tested

Best Pacifier for Breastfed Baby Picks: Tried and Tested

We spoke to doctors to find the best pacifier for breastfed baby picks. Here's what they recommended.

Heather Taylor-Singh

Can Babies Drink Distilled Water?

Can Babies Drink Distilled Water?

Can babies drink distilled water and is it the safest choice? Here is what you need to know.

Amanda Lauren