Baby 6-9 months

Why some babies skip the crawling stage

Why some babies skip the crawling stage

Not all little ones master crawling before they learn to walk. Some scoot, shuffle, wriggle or roll and that's perfectly normal.

Nancy Carr

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

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

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

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

4 myths about sex after baby

4 myths about sex after baby

Is sex after baby always painful? Is it always disappointing? Get the truth so you can get it on.

Kate Rae

20 easy finger foods for babies

20 easy finger foods for babies

If your baby is between six and nine months, then she's probably ready to try finger foods. Here are 20 first foods that your baby can feed herself.

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Teething baby? 7 things to know

Teething baby? 7 things to know

Is your baby a drooling, cranky mess? He's probably teething (and you're probably really tired). Here's how to help your teething baby.

Today's Parent

7 easy ways to save money on diapers

7 easy ways to save money on diapers

Your baby will go through 310 diapers in the first month alone. So you're definitely going to need these tips on how to save money on diapers.

Today's Parent

55 things nobody told me about my baby's first year

55 things nobody told me about my baby's first year

We asked moms and dads for the real deal: This is what surprised them the most during their baby's first year.

Ariel Brewster

How to prevent mould from growing in Sophie the Giraffe

How to prevent mould from growing in Sophie the Giraffe

Parents have been taking to social media to share pictures of mould-filled Sophie the Giraffe toys. Here's what you can do to keep Sophie mould free.

Amy Valm

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