Baby 6-9 months

Stages of Play: Seven to Nine Months Old

Stages of Play: Seven to Nine Months Old

Get to know your baby as their personality starts to really shine through at the seven to nine month stage

Kaili Ets

Is baby-led feeding different from baby-led weaning?

Is baby-led feeding different from baby-led weaning?

Is baby-led feeding actually different from baby-led weaning? And why are some people so hardcore about choosing one approach over the other?

Care Sinclair

The most genius hack to get babies to take medication

The most genius hack to get babies to take medication

Need a way to help the medicine go down? We've got a simple solution.

Today's Parent

What causes baby ear infections and how to treat the pain

What causes baby ear infections and how to treat the pain

Your little one can’t tell you his ear is aching. Here are the ear infection symptoms to watch out for and how to help soothe your baby's pain.

Shawna Cohen

8 ways parenting literally causes pain—and how you can fix it

8 ways parenting literally causes pain—and how you can fix it

The fire in your wrist after cradling your newborn until she nods off. The twinge in your back as you pick up your toddler for the zillionth time. Kids can be a pain. Here’s a guide to the hurt and what you can do to make it all better.

Corinna Vangerwen

10 FAQs About Sleep Training Your Baby

10 FAQs About Sleep Training Your Baby

Experts say it supports better quality sleep for parents and baby, but sleep training is not easy. Here's one mom's story of sucking at sleep training.

Ariel Brewster

The only 8 signs you need to teach your baby

Baby development

The only 8 signs you need to teach your baby

Introducing a few hand signs can encourage babies to communicate, as well as improve parents’ ability to understand what they're trying to say.

Karen Robock

9 things your baby doesn’t really need in the first year

9 things your baby doesn’t really need in the first year

It’s exciting to buy stuff for your new baby, but you can save a whack of cash by skipping some unnecessary items.

Claire Gagne

Can teething actually cause a rash?

Can teething actually cause a rash?

Here’s everything you need to know about teething rash, including when it happens, what it looks like and how to prevent it.

Bonnie Schiedel

What you need to know before starting your baby on solids

What you need to know before starting your baby on solids

Here's everything you need to know about introducing solid foods to your baby.

Alicia McAuley

7 mistakes parents make when taking baby pictures

7 mistakes parents make when taking baby pictures

Instantly improve your photos by reading up on what our panel of experts say are the most common mistakes parents make when taking pictures of their baby.

Karen Robock

The Basics on Baby-Led Weaning

The Basics on Baby-Led Weaning

The baby-led weaning method can help avoid picky eating habits, mealtime tantrums and reinforce baby’s natural hunger. Here's how to do it.

Karen Robock

What to do when your child has earwax buildup

What to do when your child has earwax buildup

Too much earwax can lead to hearing problems—but there's a wrong way to remove it! Here's how to safely remove earwax.

Claire Gagne

5 things to think about before moving your baby into an older sibling’s bedroom

Baby development

5 things to think about before moving your baby into an older sibling’s bedroom

Can babies share a bedroom with an older sibling without anyone losing sleep? Here are five tips to help get you through the transition without a hitch.

Claire Sibonney

How to deal with separation anxiety in babies

Baby development

How to deal with separation anxiety in babies

Here’s what you need to know about this emotional milestone and how to handle your baby’s separation anxiety.

Bonnie Schiedel

7 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Starting Solids

7 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Starting Solids

When should your baby start solids? Which foods should be first? How do you time meals with nursing or bottles? We've got answers to all your questions.

Care Sinclair

Lyrics to lullabies and songs you need in your baby's life

Lyrics to lullabies and songs you need in your baby's life

From "Rock-a-bye Baby" to "Round the Garden," here are lyrics to lullabies that will lull your baby to sleep—and a few that are sure to get some giggles!

Today's Parent

8 everyday ways to boost your baby’s brain

Baby development

8 everyday ways to boost your baby’s brain

From morning feedings to bedtime, there are lots of routine opportunities to nurture your baby's brain development.

Claire Gagne

The 12 most dangerous baby products

The 12 most dangerous baby products

Lots of popular baby gear items can pose a safety threat, especially if used incorrectly. Do you own any of these items?

Vanessa Milne

Sleep and feeding schedules for your baby and toddler

Sleep and feeding schedules for your baby and toddler

Wondering what to expect for your baby’s ever-changing sleep and feeding routines? We have expert sample schedules to cover you from birth to toddlerhood.

Bonnie Schiedel

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