Baby

It seems as though every day we learn something new and despicable about the coronavirus pandemic, but this might be the worst of all. A 4-month-old baby was hospitalized for COVID-19, because I guess no one is safe ever. The infant is just one of…

Birth is wrought with a million questions — some easily explained, and others less so. Even if you took a birthing class to learn the ins and outs of actually delivering your baby, you may still have questions about your baby post-birth. For some…

Independence Day isn't just about fireworks and hot dogs and... oh yeah, independence. As savvy shoppers know, it's also about sales. Case in point: the Carter's Fourth of July sale. With up to an extra 40% off clearance styles and tons of other…

Lest you think babies have ceased being born during the pandemic, I am here to tell you life... finds a way. However, on top of the stress of delivering in the apocalypse, you still have to name that child. Because of all the parents clicking…

With his adorable cheeks, baby Oliver caused a splash on TikTok earlier this month. But it wasn't Oliver's cuteness that got viewers talking, it was his starring role in that TikTok of a baby being dropped into a pool as part of an infant swim…

In the year 2020, I think people are finally waking up to the lifelong sorrow that a miscarriage brings. Even as life moves on, even if other pregnancies bring happiness, the loss of that baby is never forgotten. And as Joy-Anna Duggar's 1-year…

Doctors and health officials are closely monitoring triplets who were born prematurely earlier this month in the central Mexican state of San Louis Potosí after the triplets tested positive for coronavirus immediately after birth. While there have…

Weirdly enough, settling on the perfect name for your unborn child can be one of the most stressful parts of your pregnancy. You want to make sure you pick something that suits your child (which is nearly impossible to do, considering they, um,…

Sleep training is a controversial topic in the parenting world, with a variety of methods to choose from that take vastly different approaches. The best sleep training books are a valuable resource when it comes to achieving your goals for your…

I distinctly remember being gifted a NoseFrida at my son’s baby shower and thinking, “There’s no way I’m using this thing to suck my baby's boogers out.” Well, guess what? That clever little invention became an essential instrument in my mom…

It’s a bit counterintuitive, but when shopping for a pair of the best baby walking shoes, a higher-ankle cut doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a more supportive shoe for your baby than one with a low-cut ankle (though they may be easier to keep on).…

If you were one of those people making jokes about how there would be a big baby boom because of everyone staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus, think again. According to a new study, COVID-19 could mean a "baby bust" for several…

People turn to all kinds of things for baby name inspiration. Some stare at their fruit bowl (Hello, Apple Martin), some stare at their favorite aircraft (OK, Elon Musk), and some turn to their bookshelves. For these literary-minded folks, I've…

Baby name trends come and go, but one name seems like it could be gone for good. Apparently, in recent years, parents really haven't been naming their babies Karen, which could be attributed to a few different factors. It's sort of an old-fashioned…

Police in San Jose, California, are looking to identify a woman alleged to have intentionally coughed on a baby after arguing with the child's mother about proper social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Video of the incident, which happened…

Have you ever felt like the minute you've finished filling up the kiddie pool with water, your kid suddenly loses interest and is ready to move on to the next activity? At that point, you might be wondering long you can leave water in a kiddie pool…

Though you may have grown up using a baby walker yourself, there are now safer options for getting your baby ready to take their first steps. The best alternatives to baby walkers safely help strengthen their legs and encourage your little one to…

Whether you need someone in your home full time to care for your children while you are at work or you just want an extra pair of hands around to help you raise your littles, there are plenty of things to know before hiring a nanny. Aside from their…