Baby 9-12 months

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 you need to know about nanny shares

What you need to know about nanny shares

A nanny share is perfect for families looking for affordable, but still personalized, shared child care.

Lea Zeltserman

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 hire a nanny

How to hire a nanny

If your child-care needs aren’t nine to five, or you have more than one kid, a nanny (live-in or live-out) might make sense for your family.

Jessica Leeder

Study: Babies prefer “boy” or “girl” toys from a young age

Study: Babies prefer “boy” or “girl” toys from a young age

Even nine-month-olds may choose the toys they play with based on gender stereotypes.

Ariel Brewster

Home daycares versus larger daycare centres: pros and cons

Home daycares versus larger daycare centres: pros and cons

Katie Dupuis weighs the pros and cons of both daycare experiences.

Katie Dupuis

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

7 helpful child-care sites and apps

7 helpful child-care sites and apps

Find child care options daycare spots, babysitters and more at the touch of a button.

Today's Parent

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

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

When do babies talk?

When do babies talk?

When do babies talk? Here's what you need to know about this important milestone.

Tralee Pearce

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

How do I baby-proof?

Baby development

How do I baby-proof?

You want to keep your little one safe, but where do you even start? This handy guide will help you quickly and easily baby-proof your home.

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The wrong way to introduce peanuts to your baby

The wrong way to introduce peanuts to your baby

The newest research says parents shouldn’t delay giving peanuts when they’re offering their baby solids. So why are so many kids ending up in the ER?

Cara Rosenbloom

4 tips to help your light sleeper get some shut-eye

4 tips to help your light sleeper get some shut-eye

Has your once-slept-like-a-rock baby suddenly turned into a light sleeper? Try these tips so your babe (and you) can finally rest easy.

Teresa Pitman

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