Pregnancy

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

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are parents! On January 21, the couple announced they have welcomed their first child via surrogate. Chopra posted the happy news to her Instagram, writing, “We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus

Dealing with COVID-19 concerns has been a way of life for families for almost two years. But with the rapid rise of the highly infectious Omicron variant — particularly in kids — it’s understandable to have new questions and concerns about what to do if your baby or child develops symptoms of the virus. After all,

Many children start pre-school around 3-years old, so if you have a toddler, then chances are they’re getting ready for or have already started pre-school. There are many benefits to enrolling your child in a pre-school program prior to kindergarten – it helps kids improve their socialization skills, acts as a confidence-booster, and can give

One of the first things you’ll learn about pregnancy and parenthood is that there are very few definitive rules. Just because your friend felt her baby kick at 17 weeks doesn’t mean you will too. And if TUMS cured your sister’s pregnancy heartburn—well, there’s no guarantee it’ll help curb yours. But there’s one thing that’s

Throughout the pandemic, public health officials have strongly advised pregnant women and other high-risk people to take extra precautions and avoid contracting COVID-19. But the rapid rise of the Omicron variant — described as “mild” by many — has left plenty of people wondering what it means if you’re pregnant.  How does the Omicron variant affect

If you’re breastfeeding, then chances are you’ve experienced a leaking nipple. This can be embarrassing if you’re on the go, and don’t have the option to change into something fresh right away. But that’s where breast pads come in. Breast pads can be placed in a regular or nursing bra, and work to soak up

America is currently one of the few developed countries that doesn’t offer a single week of paid federal leave for new parents. While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), does provide up to 12 weeks of parental leave, it’s unpaid and doesn’t take account the financial burden new parents so often face. With the

This may go down as another year of celebrity pandemic babies. But who doesn’t love hearing about their favorite stars going through the same life stages as they do, including giving birth and becoming parents? We rounded up the celeb parents who have welcomed a little one so far this year (baby name inspiration, anyone?).

Everything from your hair to your waistline can change during pregnancy, and your skin is no exception. Some women find the texture of their skin changes only slightly, while others develop conditions that are noticeable and can be uncomfortable. It’s impossible to predict how your skin will change while expecting, and though past pregnancies and

Young children pick up on much more than we think. Our interactions help them navigate social relationships, and, as one new study is finding, maybe even learn who they can and cannot rely on to take care of them. Neuroscientists from MIT have found there may be one thing in particular that tips young kids

Those who are wondering if they might be pregnant before taking a test may have run across pregnancy fingerprint tests online. Given that each fingerprint is unique to every individual, it sounds like it might almost be plausible that by simply scanning a finger it would be possible to receive an answer whether a baby

A few nights ago at 5:59 p.m., my husband gently asked what I wanted to have for dinner. He wasn’t implying that I get up and make our family of five a four-course meal. He wasn’t even hinting that I should boil a pot of spaghetti. And yet for some reason, this very simple question

If you have a baby or are about to have a baby, it’s understandable to be worried about the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes, COVID-19. Part of being a parent is worrying about your baby, even when you’re not living during a global pandemic. It’s only natural to be concerned about how COVID-19

When you’re pregnant, a road trip may sound like the most convenient form of taking a babymoon – you can pack as much as you want in the car, stop when you feel like it, and you don’t have to worry about being in close contact or bothered by other people like you would if

“I don’t understand the debate over paid maternity leave,” a mom friend remarked to me recently. “What’s the controversy?” It’s understandable why she’s confused. Born and raised in France, she enjoyed 16 weeks of paid leave after the births of both her children. That’s an unimaginable luxury to most parents in the US. Our country

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all people ages 2 and up wear face masks in indoor public settings if they are not fully vaccinated. Additionally, fully vaccinated people can maximize their protection by wearing masks inside public places in areas with high

When it comes to growing up, little ones make the transition from being babies to toddlers in a blink of an eye. From sleepless nights and fussy babies to being mobile and having opinions, parents are never sure where the time went and when their babies got so big. And while it is clear that

With many spending more time in nature over the past two years, it comes as no surprise that names inspired by nature are an upcoming baby name trend for 2022. But which are most popular? One survey looked at government data from the US and UK over the last 20 years to find the most