Breastfeeding

When does breast milk come in? Here's what you need to know

When does breast milk come in? Here's what you need to know

You've just had a baby and you're probably surprised to discover your milk doesn't come in right away. So when does breast milk come in?

Katie Dupuis

Ouch! How to deal with breastfeeding pain

Ouch! How to deal with breastfeeding pain

Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful. Read on for information about painful breastfeeding, what it means, and how to fix it.

Teresa Pitman

An age-by-age guide to your baby's eating habits

An age-by-age guide to your baby's eating habits

Your kid's eating habits will change a lot within the first three years. Here's what you need to know.

Teresa Pitman

Top 10 tips to end a nursing strike

Top 10 tips to end a nursing strike

If a breastfed baby suddenly refuses to nurse it doesn't necessarily mean she's ready to wean. Here's how to deal with a nursing strike.

Teresa Pitman

This dad made his wife a boob cake that lactates

This dad made his wife a boob cake that lactates

Yep, he made this lactating cake to celebrate his wife who'd been breastfeeding for a whole year because anyone who's done it knows the struggle is REAL.

Kevin John Siazon

The best breastfeeding advice I ever got...

The best breastfeeding advice I ever got...

Sometimes the best breastfeeding advice comes from fellow lady friends who've been there. Here are 9 tips from nursing moms.

Today's Parent

I used to cover up when breastfeeding. Now I flaunt it

I used to cover up when breastfeeding. Now I flaunt it

The old me was discreet to ensure no one around me was uncomfortable. But a major a-ha moment completely changed my philosophy on breastfeeding in public.

Nicola Prentis

There are Ta-Ta Towels for breastfeeding moms and we're actually into them

There are Ta-Ta Towels for breastfeeding moms and we're actually into them

We were skeptical at first, but this new Ta-Ta Towel is perfect for nursing moms

Today's Parent

How to combine breastfeeding and bottle feeding

How to combine breastfeeding and bottle feeding

Supplementing with formula doesn't have to lead to the end of breastfeeding.

Teresa Pitman

Video review: Medela Sonata

Product Reviews

Video review: Medela Sonata

Today’s Parent Approved put the Medela Sonata smart breast pump to the test and found there’s a whole lot to like about this sleek, efficient and quiet double pump.

Today's Parent

This dad came up with a genius way to get his baby to take a bottle

This dad came up with a genius way to get his baby to take a bottle

When his baby wanted the boob but mom was at work, this clever father came up with a hack that saved the day. We haven't seen this one before!

Kevin John Siazon

What causes nausea while breastfeeding—and how to treat it

What causes nausea while breastfeeding—and how to treat it

Nobody said that nursing would be easy, but what if you’re feeling downright sick? We’ve got some expert advice on how to deal with breastfeeding nausea.

Karen Robock

Gap helps normalize breastfeeding in new ad and we love it

Gap helps normalize breastfeeding in new ad and we love it

As part of a campaign for a new line of comfy home clothes, the Gap is running an ad showing a mom actually breastfeeding her baby.

Kevin John Siazon

Is ‘breastsleeping’ best?

Is ‘breastsleeping’ best?

Is it a good idea to bring baby into bed to nurse? One expert says there’s plenty of research to show it might be the best arrangement for both mom and baby

Karen Robock

You'll never guess what these moms' gemstones are made from

You'll never guess what these moms' gemstones are made from

Women are commemorating the struggle, the pleasure and the special times spent with their baby with this unconventional jewelry. But is it creepy or cool?

Arlene Karidis

Why is my baby breastfeeding all the time?

Why is my baby breastfeeding all the time?

It's totally normal if your newborn wants to nurse all the time—especially in the evenings. Your baby is just cluster feeding.

Today's Parent

Kristen Bell had to breastfeed her husband because it was a frickin’ emergency

Kristen Bell had to breastfeed her husband because it was a frickin’ emergency

Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do. And for Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, that meant getting a grown man to nurse on his wife's breast.

Kevin John Siazon

Best manual breast pumps

Manual Breast Pumps

Best manual breast pumps

Medela, Lansinoh and more—check out our reviews of the best manual breast pumps of 2018, tested in our lab and by parents.

Today's Parent

This mom was shocked when her breastmilk turned bright pink

This mom was shocked when her breastmilk turned bright pink

Luckily, there was a simple explanation. "Safe to say I nearly had a heart attack until I realized."

Kevin John Siazon

7 easy ways to treat mastitis

7 easy ways to treat mastitis

Breast inflammation known as mastitis can be very painful, but with expert tips for treating and preventing it, you’ll be back to normal in no time.

Claire Gagne