baby health

How can I tell if my baby has colic?

How can I tell if my baby has colic?

Some babies just need to cry, but the good news is it won't last forever. Here's how to tell if your baby's tears are a sign of colic.

Amy Green

Are glass bottles better? 5 big bottle feeding questions answered

Are glass bottles better? 5 big bottle feeding questions answered

There's a lot to figure out when it comes to preparing a bottle, including glass vs. plastic, sterilizing and whether you can use tap water. Here's what you need to know about bottle feeding.

Melissa Greer

Is it safe to use white noise to help your baby sleep?

Is it safe to use white noise to help your baby sleep?

Here's the latest research on lulling your baby or toddler to sleep with white noise, pink noise and sound machines.

Vanessa Milne

Newborn reflexes: 5 instincts your baby is born with

Baby development

Newborn reflexes: 5 instincts your baby is born with

Ever wonder why your child does certain things, as though by instinct? Here are some of the primitive reflexes your newborn has already developed.

Holly Bennett

How to Dress Your Baby for Winter

How to Dress Your Baby for Winter

You’ve mustered up the courage to take your peanut out in the cold, but what should she wear? Here's how to dress baby in winter.

Alex Mlynek

6 brain foods for your toddler and how to serve them

6 brain foods for your toddler and how to serve them

Claire Gagne

This is how long it'll take your kid to poop out Lego

This is how long it'll take your kid to poop out Lego

A group of researchers decided to test how long it would take for a human to pass an ingested Lego minifigure head—because why the heck not?

Kevin John Siazon

What you need to know about ear tube surgery in kids

What you need to know about ear tube surgery in kids

There's a 1 in 15 chance your kid will need ear tube surgery at some point. Here's why, and what to expect before and after the procedure.

Lisa Kadane

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 to expect for your premature baby’s development

What to expect for your premature baby’s development

It can sometimes take a little longer for premature baby's to catch up to their peers and reach developmental milestones.

Claire Gagne

5 common health problems your premature baby may face

5 common health problems your premature baby may face

Here’s what you need to know about the risks a premature baby faces in the NICU, how they’re treated, and when they might turn into longer-term problems.

Claire Gagne

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

These scientists say that feeding C-section babies a bit of their mom's poop can improve their gut health

These scientists say that feeding C-section babies a bit of their mom's poop can improve their gut health

Turns out, giving a little poop to newborn C-section babies goes a long way. We get to the bottom of this gross study, published in the journal Cell

Kevin John Siazon

Yes! Sometimes It's Okay To Wake A Baby From A Nap

Yes! Sometimes It's Okay To Wake A Baby From A Nap

You struggle so much to get your little one to sleep, but it turns out there are some cases where it’s best to wake a baby from a nap.

Colleen Fisher Tully

The dangerous stroller mistake parents make in the hot weather

The dangerous stroller mistake parents make in the hot weather

You want to keep your baby cool on hot spring or summer days, but make sure you don't do this when you go out for a walk.

Karen Robock

Q & A: Is it safe for grandparents to meet new babies now?

Q & A: Is it safe for grandparents to meet new babies now?

If your due date is approaching, you may have questions about whether grandparents can meet the new baby, and how to do it safely during coronavirus.

Ariel Brewster

Why Babies Cannot Wear Sunscreen and What Parents Can Do Instead

Why Babies Cannot Wear Sunscreen and What Parents Can Do Instead

For a baby who's under six months, the sun-protection rules are a little different—infants are too young for sunscreen. Here's how to keep them safe.

Karen Robock

7 Things Not To Say To Parents Of A Colicky Baby

7 Things Not To Say To Parents Of A Colicky Baby

I know you mean well, but trust me on this. I tried the books, the diets—I tried everything. No one simply accepts that their baby will scream all day.

Kate Blair

Why you should still take your baby for their vaccines and checkups during coronavirus

Why you should still take your baby for their vaccines and checkups during coronavirus

Not vaccinating your baby is risky, but it can also feel risky to visit a doctor's office for regular checkups and vaccines during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ariel Brewster

Are Amber Teething Necklaces Safe?

Are Amber Teething Necklaces Safe?

Many experts point out significant health concerns about amber teething necklaces and bracelets. Here’s what you need to know.

Bonnie Schiedel