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How to Deal with Constipation During Pregnancy

Pregnancy health

How to Deal with Constipation During Pregnancy

Constipation is often an early sign of pregnancy—and sometimes it continues for all nine months. Here's how to get relief from pregnancy constipation.

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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

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

6 baby poop solutions new parents should know about

6 baby poop solutions new parents should know about

These poop-explosion tips and hacks will get you through the messiest diaper changes. It may be stinky, but you got this.

Claire Sibonney

Newborn poop: What the frequency, colour, and consistency means

Newborn poop: What the frequency, colour, and consistency means

Newborn poop comes in all shapes, sizes and colours. Here's what's normal for baby poop and when you should call the doctor

Kate Winn

We're just gonna say it: You will definitely poop during labour

We're just gonna say it: You will definitely poop during labour

It’s 100 percent normal for women to poop while they're pushing out a baby. So can we all stop being terrified about it now?

Claire Sibonney

Shittens are a real thing—have we reached a new low in parenting?

Shittens are a real thing—have we reached a new low in parenting?

There is a new invention out there for parents and it's called Shittens! We aren't sure if this is the best invention ever or totally ridiculous.

Kevin John Siazon

This cheeky hack will help your kid learn how to wipe their own butt

This cheeky hack will help your kid learn how to wipe their own butt

Teaching your kids how to wipe their own bum is the last hurdle in potty training, and this teacher's hack will make it a breeze

Kevin John Siazon

Cloth vs. disposable diapers: Find out which will work best for your family

Cloth vs. disposable diapers: Find out which will work best for your family

Having the great cloth vs. disposable diapers debate in your home? Here's everything you need to know to make the right decision for your family.

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How to Deal with Toddler Constipation

How to Deal with Toddler Constipation

Here’s everything you need to know about toddler constipation, including symptoms, remedies and when it's time to see a doctor.

Bonnie Schiedel

This mom got her baby's poop in her vagina during the most chaotic morning ever

This mom got her baby's poop in her vagina during the most chaotic morning ever

On that morning there was basically poop and pee everywhere. And she somehow got some of her baby's poop inside her vagina. Yikes!

Kevin John Siazon

Don't Step In It game

Don't Step In It game

Simple to play and quick to clean up, Hasbro's Don't Step In It game is a super fun and hilarious option for family game night and kids’ parties.

Video review: Parent’s Choice Baby Diapers

Product Reviews

Video review: Parent’s Choice Baby Diapers

Today’s Parent Approved put Parent’s Choice Baby Diapers to the test and found this budget-friendly diaper performs well in daytime use.

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This 4-year-old had the funniest reaction to her dad having diarrhea at a rest stop

This 4-year-old had the funniest reaction to her dad having diarrhea at a rest stop

The potty-trained kid took a page out of her parent's book and helped him through the situation the only way she knew how.

Kevin John Siazon

Family cloth is a thing and we have questions

Family cloth is a thing and we have questions

When it comes to wiping their bums, some families hope to save money and the environment by using reusable toilet paper, also called "family cloth."

Kevin John Siazon

Chrissy Teigen's favourite thing about toddlers will make you laugh

Chrissy Teigen's favourite thing about toddlers will make you laugh

If you have a toddler or know a toddler, then you will know exactly what Chrissy Teigen is talking about—and how hilarious it is!

Kevin John Siazon

This is hands down the WORST baby shower cake ever!

This is hands down the WORST baby shower cake ever!

A bloody baby doll head bursting from a vagina cake is disgusting enough, but it's the cake's bottom that truly puts it over the top.

Kevin John Siazon

This three-year-old's poop emoji birthday party is the sh*t!

This three-year-old's poop emoji birthday party is the sh*t!

A poop party? That maybe sounds gross, but that’s what three-year-old Audrey from Missouri wanted—a poop emoji birthday party.

Jenna Campbell

The blowout photo every parent can relate to

The blowout photo every parent can relate to

Parenthood is hard and sh*t just got real.

Davina Sinnatamby

How much fibre does your kid really need?

How much fibre does your kid really need?

We've got age-by-age formulas with simple foods to make it easy to stuff your kid with good-for-her fibre.

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