Baby 3-6 months

Parents in these states face higher infant death rates

Parents in these states face higher infant death rates

Some states are experiencing higher rates of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID), and researchers are trying to figure out why.

Liz Krieger

How to deal with postpartum anxiety

Postpartum care

How to deal with postpartum anxiety

Fretting is practically part of a parent’s job description. But when those worries multiply, it can be completely debilitating. Here's how to cope with postpartum anxiety

Kate Daley

What you need to know about baby's first milestones

What you need to know about baby's first milestones

From making eye contact to talking, from rolling over to walking, the first 12 months of a baby’s life are crammed with milestones.

Tralee Pearce

Is your baby at risk for hip dysplasia?

Baby development

Is your baby at risk for hip dysplasia?

From swaddling to baby carrier positions, here’s everything you need to know about the prevention and treatment of hip dysplasia

Bonnie Schiedel

Everything You Need to Know About Eczema

Everything You Need to Know About Eczema

Eczema can equal misery for kids, especially babies. Here’s how to get these frustrating flare-ups under control quickly.

Wendy Haaf

Witching hour: 3 tricks for calming your crying baby

Witching hour: 3 tricks for calming your crying baby

Late afternoon and early evening can be especially tough—for both you and baby. Here are three things you can try to get your through the witching hour.

Kathryn Hayward

4 ways to help your baby develop fine motor skills

4 ways to help your baby develop fine motor skills

Fine motor skills, like grabbing, pinching and forming words, usually develop in the first year. Here's how to help your baby develop these skills.

Teresa Pitman

Does your baby need a sleep coach?

Does your baby need a sleep coach?

Many exhausted parents are hiring a sleep coach to help them teach their baby to sleep. Should you? Here, we weigh the benefits with the cost.

Diane Peters

What you need to know about pelvic organ prolapse

What you need to know about pelvic organ prolapse

From leaking pee to internal organs bulging out—a prolapsed uterus and other types of pelvic organ prolapse sounds terrifying, but rehabilitation can help.

Jacqueline Hennessy

9 reasons why your baby is crying

9 reasons why your baby is crying

Can’t stop the tears? Work your way through this list to nail down the problem, and to figure out why your baby is crying.

Colleen Fisher Tully

13 creative ideas for taking monthly baby photos

Baby development

13 creative ideas for taking monthly baby photos

If you're looking to take your own monthly baby photos, we've got creative (and inexpensive) suggestions to help you document your little one's growth.

Jessica Spera

Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

Your ultimate guide to the most common kid illnesses

Is it roseola or fifth disease? This printable chart is your one source for identifying—and beating—the bugs.

Today's Parent

Can I let my baby sleep in the car seat or stroller?

Can I let my baby sleep in the car seat or stroller?

Is there a downside to letting your newborn snooze in the stroller or car seat? Experts reveal if you should let your baby nap on the go.

Jennifer Goldberg

How to clean your breast pump

How to clean your breast pump

Stumped on how to clean your breast pump? Sanitizing often is key to keeping your baby safe. Here's what to do with all the many pump parts and accessories.

Ariel Brewster

How to get your baby to sleep through the night

How to get your baby to sleep through the night

Can't get your baby to sleep soundly? Four moms spill what really worked to get their babies to sleep through the night, from cry-it-out to co-sleeping.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Strategies to survive a nursing strike

Strategies to survive a nursing strike

Your little one may suddenly refuse to nurse, but there are strategies to get her breastfeeding again.

Lisa van de Geyn

Low milk supply? Tips for boosting your milk production

Low milk supply? Tips for boosting your milk production

It’s the worst feeling: not having enough milk to feed your baby. Here's why you're not making enough breastmilk and tips on boosting your supply.

Alex Mlynek

The scary truth about antibiotic overuse in kids

The scary truth about antibiotic overuse in kids

As scientists unlock the connection between antibiotic use in kids and chronic diseases, parents are faced with a tough decision.

Sydney Loney

How to set up an RESP for your child

How to set up an RESP for your child

Saving for your kid's schooling doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how to do it in four easy steps.

Danielle Arbuckle

Fast fever facts

Fast fever facts

Your little one has a fever and you need to act. Get the facts on how to treat it, how not to treat it, which medications to choose and when to worry.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

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