Baby 9-12 months

The 15 Most Dangerous Baby Products

The 15 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

How to Cope with Breastfeeding when Returning to Work

How to Cope with Breastfeeding when Returning to Work

Juggling a work schedule with nursing can be tricky. This expert advice will help you continue to breastfeed after going back to work.

Teresa Pitman

Planning baby’s first birthday party: 7 tips to prevent complete disaster

Birthday parties

Planning baby’s first birthday party: 7 tips to prevent complete disaster

Congratulations! Your baby's first birthday party means you've all survived year one of parenthood. It's time to celebrate.

Ariel Brewster

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

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

16 of the best toys for your one-year-old's development

16 of the best toys for your one-year-old's development

From large wooden blocks to peekaboo books, this wide assortment of best toys for a 1-year-old makes playtime fun and educational.

Andrea Karr

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

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

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

Sleep and feeding schedule for your nine- to 12-month-old baby

Sleep and feeding schedule for your nine- to 12-month-old baby

How’s your baby sleeping? Teething and new routines and skills can wreak havoc on your baby’s old routines, but they still need solid rest. Here are some sample sleep and feeding schedules for your nine- to 12-month-old.

Bonnie Schiedel

Signs Your Baby is Going Through a Growth Spurt

Signs Your Baby is Going Through a Growth Spurt

"Oh, they're just going through a growth spurt!" We've heard it over and over, but are baby growth spurts really responsible for all those changes?

Karen Robock

How to light and edit baby pictures like a pro

How to light and edit baby pictures like a pro

Even a snap of the most adorable babe in a beautiful outfit might not result in a great picture if you don’t master some of the technical stuff.

Karen Robock

16 tips for taking way better pictures of your baby

16 tips for taking way better pictures of your baby

From angles to atmosphere, there’s a lot to keep in mind when trying to get the perfect shot. Here are 16 golden rules to follow.

Karen Robock