Babies

Welcome to motherhood -- get ready for the ride of your life! Learn how to care for your baby, and let our experts resolve any problems with breastfeeding, diapering, and sleep. Track your baby's development. Stay informed about the best baby gear and latest product recalls.
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What To Know About Starting Your Baby at Daycare
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What To Know About the Soft Spots on Your Baby's Head
What Are Epstein Pearls?
What Parents Should Know About Epstein Pearls in Babies
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Baby-Led Weaning Tips From Real Parents
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Can You Mix Fresh and Previously Pumped Breast Milk?
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Special Names for Multiple Births
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Everything You Need to Know About Postpartum Cramping
Average Baby Weights During the First Year
Average Baby Weight and Length: Month-by-Month Charts
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How Much and How Often Should a Newborn Drink Breast Milk?
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How Long to Breastfeed Your Baby at Every Age
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How to Help Your Baby With Silent Reflux
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Should You Breastfeed Your Husband or Partner?
5 Week Old Baby Development
A Guide to Your 5-Week-Old Baby's Development
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All About Your 9-Month-Old Baby's Milestones
10-Month-Old Baby
Your 10-Month-Old Baby's Development and Milestones
6-Month-Old Baby
Your 6-Month-Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
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Your 11-Month-Old Baby’s Milestones and Development
5-Month-Old Baby
Your 5-Month-Old Baby's Milestones and Development
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All About Your 4-Month-Old Baby's Milestones and Development
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Your 7-Month-Old Baby's Milestones and Development
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All About Your 2-Month Old Baby's Milestones
6-Week-Old Baby
Your 6-Week-Old Baby’s Milestones and Development
7 week old baby
Your 7-Week-Old Baby’s Milestones and Development
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Your Guide to Freezing Baby Food
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The 20 Best Toys for 6-Month-Olds' Development and Play
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Your Guide to Baby Sleep Regressions
A one week old swaddled baby lies sleeping in a basinet.
What to Look for in a Bedside Sleeper
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Everything You Need When Your Baby Starts Solid Foods
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Everything to Know About Baby Monitors
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Can You Sleep in a Nursing Bra If You're Breastfeeding?
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What to Know About Using a Baby Swing
A young mother with her children in the park.
The Ultimate Diaper Bag Checklist for Parents
Father feeding his baby son and he is enjoying the delicious vegetable puree.
When Your Baby Is Ready to Use a High Chair
Brazilian mother breastfeeding her baby son while sitting on armchair at home.
The Best Clothes for Breastfeeding Parents
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Everything You Need to Nurse Your Baby
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How to Cope With a Clogged Milk Duct
Mother putting her newborn baby boy into crib
How To Choose a Bassinet for Your Baby
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Tips for Breastfeeding With Inverted Nipples
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How Long Should My Baby's Nap Be?
older baby sleeping
How to Wean Night Feedings
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54 Football-Inspired Baby Names for the Biggest Little Fans
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When Do Babies Recognize Their Name?
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What Parents Need to Know About Drinking and Breastfeeding
parent playing peek-a-boo with baby
What Is Object Permanence in Babies?
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Is Your Baby Overtired? Here's What to Do
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What Causes Back Arching in Babies?
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How Power Pumping Can Increase Your Milk Supply
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Step By Step Instructions for Hand Expressing Breast Milk
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When Can You Introduce Babies to Yogurt?
parent feeding her baby eggs in a cafe
Here's When Babies Can Eat Eggs
parent breastfeeding their child
How to Dry Up Your Breast Milk Supply
Person sitting on a bed pumping
How Often Should You Pump?
baby smiling in their sleep
Why Do Babies Smile in Their Sleep?
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Should I Hire a Newborn Care Specialist for My Baby?
Mom breastfeeds newborn baby.
When To Expect Your Breast Milk To Come In
mother kissing her baby on the head
What to Know About the Rooting Reflex in Babies
Newborn with eyes open in hospital bassinet
Is It True That All Babies Are Born with Blue Eyes?
baby drinking glass of juice
When Can My Baby Start Drinking Juice?
parent breastfeeding their child
How Do Breast Implants Affect Breastfeeding?
New baby making a face during a sneeze
Here's Why Your Newborn Baby Might Sneeze a Lot
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Is It Safe to Get a Tattoo While Breastfeeding?
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How to Treat Milk Blebs on Your Nipple When Breastfeeding
Mother breastfeeding newborn baby in hospital
What Is Colostrum?