Baby 0-3 months

You're not a bad parent if you didn't make a baby book

You're not a bad parent if you didn't make a baby book

Some parents feel pressured to keep a baby book during the first year. It's OK to admit you're not the crafty or sentimental type—you're still a good mom!

Jessica Leeder

How to turn baby things into baby keepsakes

How to turn baby things into baby keepsakes

These seven ideas for turning your special baby things into baby keepsakes will ensure your first year memories last forever.

Today's Parent

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 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

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 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

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

Parent Talk: When I felt like I officially became a parent

Parent Talk: When I felt like I officially became a parent

Parents reveal that wonderful (and scary) moment when it suddenly got real.

Today's Parent

Parent Talk: What every new parent needs to know

Parent Talk: What every new parent needs to know

All the advice you wished you heard

Today's Parent

Parent Talk: The lowdown on baby's first year

Parent Talk: The lowdown on baby's first year

The first 12 months can be intense, to say the least. Parents share what they wish they'd known.

Today's Parent

How to prevent wrist pain while breastfeeding

How to prevent wrist pain while breastfeeding

For some moms, breastfeeding can have crippling effects.

Samantha Shepherd

The Dos and Don'ts Of Safe Formula Feeding

The Dos and Don'ts Of Safe Formula Feeding

Whether you’re supplementing breastmilk or using it exclusively, feed your baby formula safely with these tips from lactation consultant Teresa Pitman.

Teresa Pitman

How to soothe your baby like a boss

How to soothe your baby like a boss

Soothing your baby doesn't have to be complicated. Follow these tips on how to soothe your baby like a boss.

Karen Robock

9 Great Baby Play Mats

9 Great Baby Play Mats

Perfect for tummy time, learning to roll, crawl, walk and reducing noise, the best baby play mats are so multi-functional. They're pretty cute, too!

Amy Valm