Pregnancy

Spring is here and to celebrate Nordstrom is hosting its Spring Sale. The retailer is offering deals and discounts up to 60 percent off on customer-favorite brands now through April 18, including Tucker + Tate, Petit Lem, Nuna, Mini Boden, Loulou Lollipop and many more. Some of the items are from brands’ winter and holiday

If you’re the parent of a baby or toddler, you might be wondering whether you should get your child vaccinated against COVID-19 once the shot gets the green light for children ages 5 and younger — which may happen this spring. You probably have plenty of questions, as well as some concerns, about whether it’s

There’s likely a baby on the way for singer Britney Spears and her partner Sam Asghari. Spears, 40, posted a photo of a pink teacup alongside pink flowers on her Instagram on Monday, April 11. “I lost so much weight to go on my Maui trip only to gain it back…I thought ‘Geez… what happened

Target’s biannual car seat trade-in event just kicked off, and it’s a great opportunity to save big on a new car seat, stroller, travel system and other select baby products. From April 18-30, you can pop into your local Target store and leave with a 20 percent off coupon. Below, you’ll find everything you need to

For far too long, people believed that in order to build a family, you had to be in a romantic relationship. Thankfully, that’s no longer the narrative, and there are many different avenues that parents take—including teaming up with a friend who’s equally enthused about parenthood through a platonic co-parenting partnership. Platonic co-parenting can come

No one truly knows what sleep deprivation is like until they have a baby. Parents who are in the throes of sleepless nights are likely imagining what the days will look like and how much more rested they will feel when babies are able to sleep through the night. While it may feel like not

The search for the perfect baby name can be exciting—but it can also be long and arduous. In recent years, many parents have been seeking baby name inspiration in pop culture. In honor of the 94th Academy Awards this weekend, we’re looking to Hollywood icons for some ideas. Below, browse 20 baby names inspired by

Finding the perfect baby formula for your little one can be challenging even under the best of circumstances. But the recent Abbot formula recall coupled with pre-existing pandemic baby formula shortages has made things even more difficult than usual. In case you’re not familiar with the recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently pulled certain powdered baby formulas

Babies stretch and move constantly while in utero. As such, when making the journey to be delivered, it is not uncommon for babies to want to stretch their muscles after being in cramped quarters. Something that is easy for babies to do, given that they are so flexible and something they will continue to do

As exciting as pregnancy is, it can also feel pretty daunting. With all the changes your body goes through and the many life changes about to happen, it’s natural to have questions about what to expect and how to prepare for baby. Luckily, pregnancy podcasts are one of the best—and easiest—ways to gain all that

Trying to conceive can be one of the most exciting and anxious times of a woman’s life. There are couples who seem to get pregnant pretty quickly, and then other couples have to try for a few months (or even a year) to get pregnant. The couples who take a bit longer may begin to

The COVID-19 pandemic unexpectedly turned life upside down for everyone. While the pandemic has been ongoing for two years, experts are still trying to learn more about the virus and the consequences lockdown may have had, particularly for young children. Researchers from 13 different countries looked at data from 2,000 babies and toddlers, aged between

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) says the recent powdered baby formula recall has expanded to include another type of Similac formula. Parents and other consumers should avoid buying and using the affected formulas after an investigation linked the products to serious bacterial infections in five babies across three states. The recalled powdered baby formulas include

Women find that there are many rules about the positions they can lay or sleep in during pregnancy. However, one sleep position that is not generally discussed is laying on the stomach during pregnancy. Fortunately, for those women who enjoy lying face down on the pillow to relax or sleep, it is safe to lay

The World Health Organized, American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists all recommend new moms exclusively breastfeed until baby is six months old, as this helps give baby the nutrition they need and boosts their immune system. However, not every mom is able to do this—and it could be for

Leading experts including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) all strongly recommend the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy. All three organizations emphasize the safety of the vaccines and note that COVID-19 puts pregnant women at increased risk of severe complications. The

Infertility is an issue that affects millions of women. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, nearly 11 percent of “women of reproductive age” suffer from the condition yearly. Finding the culprit is key to couples being able to realize their dream of becoming pregnant with a baby. And for some

Baby’s sight will start to solidify in the first three months of life. But have you ever wondered when they’ll start to understand their observations in the way adults do? Now one study is helping to find the answers. Scientists at the Institut des Sciences Cognitives Marc Jeannerod in France looked at 100 babies aged

Leave it to celebs to keep the animal baby name trend going, but this time, you can count Bear out (that’s so Kate Winslet circa 2013). Now, the latest moniker to get celebs howling with excitement is Wolf. Yes, that’s right. Stars ranging from Kylie Jenner to Eve Cooper recently named their babies in honor

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new baby formula warning, which threatens to strain already dwindling supplies, even more, leaving worried parents scrambling. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic had already caused supply issues. This warning and a probable recall further causes rising availability concerns, with parents across the country struggling to get