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A gassy baby isn’t a happy baby. If your little one could use a little help passing gas, here are some baby gas relief tips and tricks to get things moving.

Remedies for Baby Gas Relief

13 ways to help a gassy baby (including a TikTok hack we’d never seen)

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Here’s what parents need to know about gripe water, from its ingredients to potential side effects—and whether it actually works.

What is gripe water?

It’s an age&#x2d;old remedy, but does it work? Here’s what you need to know about giving gripe water to your colicky newborn or baby.

Should you give gripe water to your fussy baby?

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A colicky baby can leave parents feeling helpless. We help you figure out whether or not it's colic and what remedies may actually help. 

The term "witching hour" is usually applied to babies, but all kids can be sensitive and difficult to manage for the hour (or two) before bedtime.

Age-by-age guide to surviving witching hour

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David Bacque of Life with Benjamin explains how steady sleeping patterns and routines made all the difference for his fussy firstborn.

Steady sleeping patterns and routines for fussy babies

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Sleep

Getting your baby to sleep through the night can be a challenge. We're here to help you navigate baby sleep training, safe sleep guidelines, and naptime. 

Baby sleep

Harvey Karp literally wrote the book on how to soothe a baby. From swaddling to shushing, learn his top tips on getting the crying to stop.

Harvey Karp’s Secrets to calming a fussy baby

Swaddle

Life with a new baby can mean a steep learning curve. From advice on diaper changing and bath time to sleep habits and feeding schedules, we’ve got your covered.

Fussy baby

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Age-by-age guide to surviving witching hour

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