Month: December 2021

For the first time ever, U.S. News and World Report has released its list of the best hospitals for maternity, expanding on its existing best hospitals rankings. To compile the report, U.S. News sent out a maternity services survey to private hospitals that met the eligibility criteria. To be eligible, the hospital had to submit

You’re surely doing everything you can to keep yourself and your family safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the virus, especially the Delta variant, is highly contagious and, even when you try hard to stay healthy, it’s possible that your child could test positive for COVID-19. If you find yourself in that scenario, don’t panic.

Baby teeth are critical, and having healthy ones can lead to healthy teeth in adulthood. While permanent teeth will eventually replace baby teeth, they are still prone to decay and cavities, leading to oral health problems in the long run. Besides, if your baby loses her baby teeth too soon, the teeth left may move

Etsy has released its annual Year in Review, which takes a look back at the trends that were most popular in 2021, as well as predicts trends for 2022. According to the report, one thing that continues to be top of mind for users is fostering meaningful connections, such as with their local communities. Consumers

After a dip in COVID-19 cases earlier this summer, the virus has once again caused a surge of illness in various states across the United States. Public health officials pin the increase on slowed vaccination rates and the rise of the Delta variant, which is the predominant strain of the virus in the U.S., according to

Think your tot is ready for an open cup? Transitioning your baby from a sippy cup to an open cup can take months. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies can stop drinking from a bottle by one-and-a-half years. However, working toward discontinuing use earlier on is better. Training your baby from as early

Celebratory meals, crazy travel plans and, of course, piles of presents—the holiday season can be a time of excess. Unfortunately, many parents find that their young children’s temper tantrums also kick into overdrive during this holly-jolly part of the year. There’s a lot happening, and just like you feel the pressure, your toddler does too.

As if parenting in a pandemic wasn’t hard enough, reports on pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome, abbreviated as MIS-C, can be nothing short of overwhelming.  It’s normal to feel concerned about this newly discovered (yet very rare) condition linked to COVID-19. There are some things experts say we do know, while others are still evolving. What

When women are pregnant, many experience a skin condition that seems to appear overnight, known as melasma. Also given the moniker of the “pregnancy mask,” melasma causes dark patches of skin that can range from barely noticeable to covering a good portion of the face. The patches of darker skin are not a health concern,

obé is offering The Bump readers their first month FREE! ($27 value)* As a new mom, you’ve just accomplished quite a feat: bringing new life into the world. Without a doubt, you need all the R&R—at least as much as you can get with a newborn at home! At some point, though, you may start

It’s no secret that we’re living in a confusing and stressful time. If you’re currently breastfeeding (or pregnant and planning on doing so when baby is born), it’s natural to have questions about what the COVID-19 pandemic means for you as a nursing mom. Keep in mind: Doctors and public health officials are learning more

There are a lot of universal truths when it comes to toddlers. They are fun, they say the darndest things and they love to throw tantrums. Maybe they don’t love to throw them, but they are known for them. Toddlers are also incredibly curious by nature, and that is all a part of their development.

It may not have been 2020, but this past year has been hard for so many. In a world that’s been shifted upside down by the ongoing pandemic, everyone’s just trying to do their best–especially parents. The past two years have seen remote learning and working, consistently changing guidelines, mask mandates and so much more.

I can still clearly remember the day I heard my oldest son’s heartbeat for the first time. I was overwhelmed with excitement, joy and uncertainty. I know there are many families all over the country who are currently experiencing similar feelings of wonder, thrill and worry for the future. The pandemic has complicated the feelings

There are a lot of couples out there who are trying to have a baby right now. The movies and TV can make it look so easy, but it can take a healthy couple up to one year to conceive a baby. If you add on a couple who has undiagnosed fertility issues, it can

With the year coming to a close, many are reflecting back on 2021 and looking ahead to 2022—including the Pantone Color Institute, a global authority when it comes to color in the design industry. Pantone recently announced their Color of the Year 2022: Very Perri. The color of the year, for the first time ever,

It’s no surprise that hospital policies have changed to protect expectant moms and their babies as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many hospitals around the country now only allow one support person to be in the room during labor, and that person should be healthy with no temperature or cough. It’s also becoming more

A new study is finding that delayed cord clamping is saving the lives of babies. There are always so many things to consider when it comes to birthing a baby and their health. As time goes on, more and more studies are done that show why things should be done and why they are so