Newborn

3 tips for surviving the first three months with baby

3 tips for surviving the first three months with baby

Gently ease into motherhood with these tips to make the “fourth trimester” just a little bit easier.

Karen Robock

Low milk supply? Tips for boosting your milk production

Low milk supply? Tips for boosting your milk production

It’s the worst feeling: not having enough milk to feed your baby. Here's why you're not making enough breastmilk and tips on boosting your supply.

Alex Mlynek

Jimmy Kimmel's monologue about his baby's heart condition is heartbreaking

Jimmy Kimmel's monologue about his baby's heart condition is heartbreaking

Hours after William was born, doctors discovered that he had multiple heart defects. Grab some tissues because Jimmy Kimmel's story will have you in tears.

Jessica Spera

Watch this baby literally pop out of the womb

Watch this baby literally pop out of the womb

A doctor captures the magical moment a newborn 'pops out' from its mother’s womb via a gentle c-section.

Kelsey Miki

7 breastfeeding tips every nursing mom has to read

7 breastfeeding tips every nursing mom has to read

Mom of four Louise Gleeson tackles the most common questions with breastfeeding tips and answers from the experts.

Louise Gleeson

How to move your baby to the crib without waking him up

How to move your baby to the crib without waking him up

Yay! Baby's finally asleep. Now what? Here are four ways you can move him to the crib without interrupting his sleep.

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13 things you should never say to a mom who had a C-section

13 things you should never say to a mom who had a C-section

“All that matters is you had a healthy baby.” Uh, no.

Kristen Thompson

Undescended testicle: What to expect if your baby has one

Undescended testicle: What to expect if your baby has one

Here's what you need to know if your baby boy was born with cryptorchidism—including all the details about undescended testicle surgery.

Claire Gagne

How to boost your baby’s brain development

Baby development

How to boost your baby’s brain development

Emily Rivas

How to get your baby comfortable with tummy time

Baby development

How to get your baby comfortable with tummy time

If your baby doesn't enjoy being belly-down, there are a variety of tummy time opportunities parents can try.

Teresa Pitman

Newborn sleep schedule: Prepare for anything

Newborn sleep schedule: Prepare for anything

Are you staring at your adorable new bundle of joy and begging her to sleep? That's normal. Here's what you need to know about newborn sleep habits.

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11 beautiful rainbow baby photos

11 beautiful rainbow baby photos

Rainbow babies are born following a miscarriage, stillbirth or after infant loss. These precious rainbow baby photos are proof of the calm after a storm.

Emily Rivas

The best preparation for breastfeeding is accepting it might not happen

The best preparation for breastfeeding is accepting it might not happen

The thing that most helped me breastfeed? Deciding that it was something I wanted to do, not something I had to do.

Nicola Prentis

Baby poop colour guide

Baby poop colour guide

Baby poo is crazy. But what's normal and when should you worry? This baby poop colour guide will save you from scary Google image searches.

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This game-changing breast pump has no tubes, cords or dangling bottles

This game-changing breast pump has no tubes, cords or dangling bottles

Derek Malcolm

What to expect if you have a late preterm baby

What to expect if you have a late preterm baby

If your baby is born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation, he or she is considered "late preterm." Here's what to expect in the weeks ahead.

Alicia Mcauley

Don’t cut the cord too soon! Experts say that a brief pause after birth benefits most newborns

Don’t cut the cord too soon! Experts say that a brief pause after birth benefits most newborns

Waiting 30 seconds to a minute after birth to cut the umbilical cord helps gives newborns an extra surge of oxygen-rich blood.

Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press

How to enjoy the holidays while nursing a newborn

How to enjoy the holidays while nursing a newborn

Breastfeeding during this busy time of year can be tricky, especially for new moms. Follow these tips to enjoy the holiday season while nursing a newborn

Alex Mlynek

Germaphobe parents: Will your baby be OK?

Germaphobe parents: Will your baby be OK?

Here's how parents can protect their newborn from germs without going totally overboard.

Lisa Kadane

7 cute babies with lots of hair

7 cute babies with lots of hair

And when we say lots, we mean it.

Today's Parent staff