Baby 6-9 months

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

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

10 genius baby hacks that will make your life easier

10 genius baby hacks that will make your life easier

Parenting is hard enough as it is. Don't sweat the small stuff—follow these hacks for easy solutions to every day baby problems.

Today's Parent

Does your baby have early separation anxiety?

Does your baby have early separation anxiety?

Books will tell you it's an older baby phenomenon, but young babies can show signs of separation anxiety, too.

Holly Bennett

What to do when your baby hates his car seat

What to do when your baby hates his car seat

With a fussy baby on board, car trips can be nerve-rattling. Here’s how to cope.

Amy Macfarlane

What to do when your baby bumps her head

What to do when your baby bumps her head

It’s scary when your baby hits her head. Here’s what head injury symptoms to watch out for and when not to worry.

Ellen Rosenberg

How to keep your baby cool this summer

How to keep your baby cool this summer

Worried about your little one in the hot summer sun? Read on for our expert's tips on keeping your baby cool.

Wendy Haaf

Are your kids getting enough sleep?

Are your kids getting enough sleep?

How much sleep is enough for your kids? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's new guidelines might surprise you.

Emily Rivas

14 first-aid kit essentials

14 first-aid kit essentials

Now that you’re a parent, it’s time to adult up and create a first-aid kit. But what exactly should you put in it?

Corinna Vangerwen

5 dos and don'ts for introducing solids to baby

5 dos and don'ts for introducing solids to baby

Introducing solid foods and want to get it right? Follow these simple dos and don’ts to make the transition easier.

Colleen Seto

Study: Cry-it-out sleep training will not harm your baby

Study: Cry-it-out sleep training will not harm your baby

Want to try CIO sleep training, but worried about potential risks? New research shows that letting your baby cry it out will not damage your kid for life.

Sasha Emmons

11 ways to deck out your stroller

11 ways to deck out your stroller

You'll be the envy of all your parent friends with these stroller accessories.

Davina Sinnatamby

7 teething myths

7 teething myths

Fevers, ear tugging, amber necklaces—our experts set the record straight on seven common teething myths you might be wondering about.

Emily Senger

How to choose a legal guardian for your kids

How to choose a legal guardian for your kids

The hand-holding guide to one of the most difficult decisions you’ll make as a new parent—choosing the right legal guardian for your kids.

Marianne Wisenthal

How to stop breastfeeding

How to stop breastfeeding

When you’re ready to stop breastfeeding, here’s how to wean.

Kate Lunau

5 tips for breastfeeding in public with complete confidence

5 tips for breastfeeding in public with complete confidence

It's your right to breastfeed your baby anywhere you want to—or need to. Here are some tips for breastfeeding in public.

Karen Robock

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