Teething on cribs is very common for babies to do. And because it seems to happen out of nowhere, parents may put babies down for a nap only to come back after babies wake up to find the railing adorned with tiny teeth marks. When this happens, there is little that can be done to
Month: February 2022
Experts have long said that maternal body mass index (BMI) affects the child’s birth weight. While this is true, a new study is finding that maternal BMI may not be a strong predictor of childhood obesity later on in life. The study was published February 1 in BMC Medicine by researchers from University of Bristol
The start of 2022 has been a rollercoaster for many parents. More coronavirus cases have been recorded this month than at any other point in the COVID-19 pandemic, fueled by the highly contagious Omicron variant. And although many have characterized the variant as “mild,” Omicron in kids has led to school and day care disruptions,
A new study has found that vaginal birth after cesarian (VBAC) can increase the risk of a serious perineal tear. Childbirth is never for the faint of heart, and it is something that a lot of women fear. Even though it happens every day, all across the world, women are anxious about giving birth, and
Nothing prepares you for being a new mom-to-be. But that first go-around won’t necessarily prepare you for your second journey either. My first pregnancy was quite magical. I was able to exercise comfortably throughout the entire nine+ months, I never once experienced morning sickness and I had only a few minimal migraines in the first
Carter’s biggest sale of the year, the semi-annual Baby Love Event, is underway. Now through February 16, you can shop discounts on the brand’s bodysuits, sweater sets, dresses, pants, pajamas and so much more. Shop online and have it shipped to your home (free on orders $35 and up), or choose in-store pickup or curbside
When babies have head colds, one of the tools that most parents reach for is a snot sucker. This is because babies are unable to blow their noses to clear their breathing passageways, which is necessary to both eat and sleep. But with the amount of sucking, it can take to clear the nostrils and
obé is offering The Bump readers their first month FREE! ($27 value)* So you’ve been cleared by your doctor to start exercising post-baby. You have the gear, you have the fitness program (check out our Move Like a Mama program on obé Fitness!) and you have the space. The only thing that’s MIA? Your motivation.
February is the month for stocking up on all things baby. To help us save on everything from major purchases (hello, new stroller!) to diapers, Amazon has come to the rescue. The site just launched its February Baby Sale, which is offering serious discounts on must-have products for parents. We rounded up our favorite deals from Amazon’s
Shay Mitchell and Matte Babel are expecting their second child together! The Pretty Little Liars alum confirmed the news on her Instagram page with 32.1 million followers. In the pregnancy announcement, Shay shared a trio of topless photos showing her growing baby bump. The actress opened up in the caption about how she discovered she
Raising emotionally intelligent, empathetic and congenial children is a priority for many parents. It may sound like a massive feat, but there are simple ways to instill important lessons early on. For starters, toys go a long way in helping to shape a kid’s view of the world. Babies and toddlers develop core values and
Presidents’ Day isn’t just a three-day weekend honoring George Washington. It’s also a time for parents to score serious deals on must-have baby products, especially cribs and other nursery essentials. Typically, Presidents’ Day sale shoppers seek out deals in three main categories: home appliances, furniture and mattresses. This year, we’re also expecting to see plenty
Perfumes can easily overwhelm babies, especially the younger they are. This is because shortly after they are born, babies’ sense of smell is much stronger than most other senses, given that some are still not fully developed after birth, according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Smells adults may not think twice about can be