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Amazon's Alexa Is Basically Your Own Personal Mary Poppins With These Products

For new parents, trying to get any sleep at all can feel like a fool's errand. The late nights followed by pre-dawn mornings and never-ending worry seem to float on to infinity as you are slowly drained of whatever energy you have. The scientists at…
By Cat Bowen

The Reason Babies Aren't Afraid Of Dogs Is Pretty Simple, But Dangerous

I can't remember a time when my family didn't have a dog, and I've continued this tradition with my own family. Right now we only have one, but when my son was born, we had two huge dogs. I always thought that his noticeable lack of fear around dogs…
By Cat Bowen

Bekah Martinez Gets Real About Postpartum Life, & Every New Mom Should Read It

Having a baby changes everything. From the physical recovery of childbirth, to the emotional toll of being responsible for this tiny person, to the adjustment of an entirely different daily routine, new motherhood is a shock to the system. That it…
By Michelle Stein

Apparently There's A Scientific Reason Why Babies Love Elmo's Voice So Much

When my son was between the ages of 2 and 5, I would fall asleep hearing Elmo's high-pitched tones in my head. And it wasn't just because we watched Sesame Street every single morning — though we did. No, my son had an Elmo toy that would shout,…
By Cat Bowen

Young Kids' Screen Time Has Doubled In Recent Years & Here's What That Means

Every week it seems like there's a new study about kids and screen time. Sometimes it's a cautionary tale about how terrible screen time is for your kids, sometimes it's a bit more measured and there will be a study that encourages parents to just…
By Jen McGuire

This Car Seat Line Includes A Sensor To Alert You To Baby's Safety, & It's *Amazing*

For all of the technology available to the world, it seems like parents are just now reaping some of the benefits. There are tiny socks babies can wear to update you with their oxygen levels and heart rate, there are video monitors you can stream…
By Samantha Darby

The Carter's Semi-Annual Sale Is *Huge* & Includes Up To 70% Off Your Favorites

If you're looking to get the kids' wardrobe summer and spring ready, then you're in luck — the best sale of the year is officially here. Carter's semi-annual sale will get all your kids ready for the upcoming year because right now, the retail giant…
By Alison Kresta

They Might Seem Silly, But These Baby Sleep Items Are Actually Worth Buying

Much as we love our quality time with our babies, we also love having them sleep. As in sleep. Not just 15-minute catnaps, but two-hour dozes and 12-hour night stretches. That's why the best baby sleep aids on the market today are such a godsend.…
By Shana Aborn

Dear Jenny: I've Traveled Nowhere With My Kid & I'm Getting Antsy!

Our resident advice-giver-outer Jenny True provides shouty, full-hearted answers to your niggling questions about pregnancy and parenthood in her column Dear Jenny. Warning: This is not a baby-and-me singalong, this is about yelling into the cosmos…
By Jenny True

The Problem With Telling All Moms To Baby-Wear

Before I even had my first daughter, I felt completely funneled toward baby-wearing. My midwives recommended it as a way to "drop the pregnancy weight fast." Similarly, some of the fellow moms in my circles spoke endlessly about how carrying helped…
By Marie Southard Ospina

This Mom Used Pizza Slices In Her Baby's Monthly Milestone Photos, & It's Epic

There are so many creative ways out there to document a baby's first year of life. One of the most popular options is to take a monthly photo of your little one lying next to a sign or blocks that reveal how old he is. It's a simple and adorable way…
By Michelle Stein

These 6 Potty Training Products For Boys Are Going To Save Your Sanity & Your Floors

Growing up with a little brother, I thought I was prepared for the nightmare that is potty training a boy. I was wrong. There is nothing that can prepare you, so you just have to make sure you have the best tools possible on-hand to make the process…
By Cat Bowen

7 Cues Your Baby Is Ready To Potty Train & Ditch The Diapers

I was really lucky with my first child — he essentially potty trained himself. It sounds wild, but he simply could not abide the feeling of being dirty, and as soon as we bought him a potty, he started using it. So you can imagine my surprise when…
By Cat Bowen

25 Baby Names For Water Signs To Inspire Your Little Pisces, Cancer, Or Scorpio

If you're pregnant, you've probably already looked up your little one's future traits based on their due dates — and their signs. If your future babe is a water sign, that means they're either going to be a Pisces, Cancer, or Scorpio, and they'll be…
By Alison Kresta

Travis Scott Bought Stormi A Necklace Because Babies Need All The Diamonds

I own zero diamonds and I always figured I was fine with this. I never really considered diamonds to be a big deal in my life; I like to think I'm more of a George Bailey from It's A Wonderful Life kind of character; I'm rich with friends and love…
By Jen McGuire

Khloe Kardashian Is Getting Mom Shamed For Her Nails (Again)

Do you know what I like about the Kardashians? They stick to their brand whether people like it or not. And I have to tell you, there are a lot of people who have made a real meal out of not liking anything about the Kardashians. Mom-shamers in…
By Jen McGuire

Hilary Duff's Breast Milk Is 'Delicious' According To Co-Star... Who Knew?

Moms who have breastfed their babies for any length of time have probably wondered at some point: "Hmm. What does my milk taste like, anyway?" Although plenty of women have tried their own breastmilk and reported on what they think it tastes like —…
By Michelle Stein

Andy Cohen's Dog Ate His Baby's Toy But He's Fine With It (So Relax)

Welcoming a new baby into the family is a big deal for everyone in the household, especially siblings. And most especially if those siblings happen to be dogs. It's sort of impossible for a dog to understand why there's suddenly this small, often…
By Jen McGuire

This Baby Shark Cake Smash Is Equal Parts Sweet & Scary For Breastfeeding Moms

Ah, breastfeeding. The closeness and the bond that often develop from nourishing a baby from the breast is something to be cherished. But after a few months, something happens that can make the experience decidedly less serene: Teething. Once that…
By Michelle Stein

Go Beyond Retro With These Old-Fashioned (But Surprisingly Modern) Baby Names

When today's parents pore over the baby-naming books and websites, odds are they're getting more of their inspiration from their great-grandparents than from popular TV shows, locations, or plant life. Old-fashioned baby names are still all the…
By Shana Aborn

10 Books To Start Your Kids Thinking About Race and Identity

It’s too soon to enroll my children in school. Still, that doesn’t mean it’s too soon to start teaching them some of life’s lessons. If you’ve ever sat and had a conversation with a 3-year-old, you’ll notice they pick up on a lot. As a Black mother,…
By Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez