Newborn

5 weird things about your newborn that nobody talks about

5 weird things about your newborn that nobody talks about

There are so many alarming (but normal) things that can freak out new parents.

Claire Lawrence

The introverted mom’s newborn survival guide

The introverted mom’s newborn survival guide

With around-the-clock demands and an influx of decision-making, parenting a newborn can be the perfect storm for introverts like me. Here’s how to cope.

Sarah Bradley

New parent? Don’t ask for ‘help’

Postpartum care

New parent? Don’t ask for ‘help’

What you really need is good support, says Kate Rope in her new book, Strong as a Mother. Why your village is key to your mental health and how to build it.

Kate Rope

The reason behind this newborn's military photoshoot will break your heart

The reason behind this newborn's military photoshoot will break your heart

Yes, we'll admit it: We are definitely crying.

Kevin John Siazon

17 mind-blowing ways your body changes after giving birth

Postpartum care

17 mind-blowing ways your body changes after giving birth

Pregnancy and childbirth transform your body—sometimes in weird and not-so-wonderful ways. Here’s what you need to know to deal with it.

Bonnie Schiedel

Transitioning from a bassinet: How and when to move your baby to a crib

Transitioning from a bassinet: How and when to move your baby to a crib

Wondering when to move your baby to a crib? Here's how to tell if she's ready, and how to get your baby to actually sleep in her crib.

Karen Robock

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

Why is my newborn awake all night and sleeping all day?

Why is my newborn awake all night and sleeping all day?

Is your baby up all night? Don't worry, it's completely normal. Here's how to deal with your newborn's sleep patterns.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Exclusive pumping: How to breastfeed without nursing

Exclusive pumping: How to breastfeed without nursing

Why new moms choose to pump exclusively, how it works and tips for success

Jennifer Gaskill

Intersex: When a baby isn’t quite boy or girl

Intersex: When a baby isn’t quite boy or girl

Being intersex is almost as common as having red hair, yet no one ever talks about it. Here's one family's story of raising an intersex child.

Raina Delisle

Does your newborn have jaundice?

Does your newborn have jaundice?

It’s not uncommon for newborns to get a yellowish tinge to their skin, but it sometimes can be serious. Here’s what you should know about jaundice.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Is it normal to check a newborn’s breathing?

Baby development

Is it normal to check a newborn’s breathing?

If you check your newborn’s breathing in the night, you’re not alone. Worrying is a part of motherhood, but here’s how to know if it becomes a problem.

Dr. Dina Kulik

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

Why do newborns sneeze?

Why do newborns sneeze?

Concerned your brand new baby has a cold? Don’t worry—there’s a totally harmless reason for a baby to sneeze after birth.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why is my newborn so hairy?

Why is my newborn so hairy?

Some babies are born covered in hair, but that doesn’t mean they’ll grow up hairy. Dr. Dina Kulik explains newborn body hair, which is called lanugo.

Dr. Dina Kulik

This mom totally set up her husband for a puke attack

This mom totally set up her husband for a puke attack

Most moms can probably guess what happened when this dad played airplane with his baby after a feed. But he didn't see it coming.

Krizia Ramos

OUCH! You have to see this breech baby being turned from the outside

OUCH! You have to see this breech baby being turned from the outside

Have you ever seen a doctor perform an External Cephalic Version (ECV) to turn a breech baby? This expecting dad videotaped the entire process.

Jessica Spera

How long after birth should I wait to bathe my baby?

How long after birth should I wait to bathe my baby?

Dr. Dina Kulik answers the question that pretty much every new parent is faced with: When should I give my baby her first bath?

Dr. Dina Kulik

WATCH: This dog is total #babysittergoals

WATCH: This dog is total #babysittergoals

Chiko is a one-year-old Shiba Inu in Hong Kong who just got a new human brother. They've only just met but their bond is already super strong.

Kevin John Siazon

How to deal with your baby’s blocked tear duct

How to deal with your baby’s blocked tear duct

That gross discharge in your baby’s eye could be a sign of a blocked tear duct. But don’t worry, it's pretty harmless. Here’s how to get rid of it.

Lindsay Kneteman