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How to cope with the emotional toll of infertility
Reviewed by Sipra Laddha, M.D., perinatal psychiatrist
What is hyperprolactinemia, and can it affect your fertility?
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
Pregnancy after an abortion
Reviewed by Emily Holthaus, M.D., ob-gyn
What is a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) test?
Reviewed by Edward Marut, M.D., ob-gyn and infertility expert
Pregnancy symptoms: 10 early signs of pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
What do implantation cramps feel like?
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
Can Mucinex really help you get pregnant?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
What is implantation bleeding?
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
Can you get pregnant on or right after your period?
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
Choosing the sex of your baby: Are the old wives' tales true?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Fertility foods: What to eat when trying to conceive
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Does taking fish oil for fertility really help?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Can HPV cause infertility?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Can you get your period while pregnant?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Is it okay to get in a hot tub while trying to conceive?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Is there a best time to have sex to get pregnant?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
How often should you have sex to get pregnant?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Is it safe to take medication while trying to conceive?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
How to have a girl or boy: Does sex selection work?
Reviewed by Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron, M.D., ob-gyn and fertility expert
Can a yeast infection cause infertility?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
How babies are made
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Getting pregnant: When to have sex
How much folic acid should I take while trying to get pregnant?
By Jill Stovsky, M.Ed., RD, LD
How long should you wait to get pregnant after having a C-section?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Getting pregnant in your 30s
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
How to prepare for pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Pregnancy after 40: Here's what to know
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Age and fertility: Getting pregnant in your 20s
Reviewed by Anthony Propst, M.D., reproductive endocrinologist
Cervical mucus: What it looks like through your cycle
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Basal body temperature: Detecting ovulation and early pregnancy
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
Ovulation symptoms: 10 signs you're ovulating
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
How your menstrual cycle works
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Brown discharge before or after a period
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Irregular periods: What causes them, and how to get yours back on track
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
How to get pregnant fast: Tips to help you conceive
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Is it possible to get pregnant while breastfeeding?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
How to take a home pregnancy test
Reviewed by Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S., ob-gyn
What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
What is pregnancy test tweaking?
Reviewed by Emily Hu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
How to plan the best babymoon so you can relax before your baby comes
Reviewed by Jacqueline Dela Merced, M.D., ob-gyn
Pregnancy sex positions, with illustrations
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Sex during pregnancy: Your questions answered
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
How to support a woman in labor: A childbirth cheat sheet for partners
Reviewed by Linda Jones , doula
When will my partner feel the baby kick?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Can you take melatonin while pregnant?
Reviewed by Jennifer Wu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
What the glucose test during pregnancy is really like
Reviewed by Jennifer Wu, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
What happens if I get COVID while pregnant?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Miscarriage: Signs, symptoms, and causes
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Brown spotting during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
I'm pregnant: What do I do now?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Is it okay to be pregnant with no pregnancy symptoms?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
When and how can I find out my baby's sex?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Round ligament pain in pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
When can I hear my baby's heartbeat?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Pregnancy weight gain: How much to gain during pregnancy
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
NIPT (Noninvasive prenatal testing)
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Safe medications during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Ultrasound during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Can you lose weight while pregnant?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Pregnancy hunger: How to handle increased appetite in pregnancy
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
Fever during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Tattoos during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
What is a 3D or 4D ultrasound?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
What is a chemical pregnancy?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
How your belly button changes during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
What is lightning crotch?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Braxton Hicks contractions
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
What's the best sleeping position during pregnancy?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Membrane sweep: One way to get your labor started
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Hospital bag checklist: What to pack for labor and postpartum
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
What is your mucus plug and what does it look like?
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
C-section (cesarean section) birth
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Vaginal discharge during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
The stages of labor and delivery
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
Inducing labor: Why and how providers induce labor
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Recognizing the signs of labor
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Growth chart: Fetal length and weight, week by week
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Live birth: Natural
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
How big is my baby? Week-by-week fruit and veggie comparisons
Reviewed by Judith Venuti, Ph.D., embryologist
How a doula can help with childbirth
Reviewed by Linda Jones , doula
Inside pregnancy: Labor and birth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 1 to 9
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Why your pregnant belly feels tight and heavy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Heightened sense of smell during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
What it feels like when your water breaks
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Bloating and gas during pregnancy
Reviewed by Rae Cherng, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
When will my pregnancy start to show?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Stuffy nose during pregnancy
Reviewed by Rebecca Yee, M.D., ob-gyn
Is it normal for my baby to have hiccups in the womb?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
What is pregnancy brain?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
When does morning sickness start, peak, and end?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Cramping during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Linea nigra
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
PUPPP rash during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Natural ways to induce labor
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Breast changes during pregnancy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Cervical dilation and effacement
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Breasts leaking colostrum during pregnancy
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Pregnancy in weeks, months, and trimesters
Reviewed by Lizellen La Follette, M.D., ob-gyn
Positions to ease labor pain
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Getting an epidural
When will my baby drop?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Signs you’re having twins or multiples
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Fetal development week by week
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Fetal movement: When can you feel your baby move?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 28 to 37
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 15 to 20
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 21 to 27
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Twins in the womb: Fetal development month by month
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
15 healthy recipes for pregnancy
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
What to eat when pregnant: The 12 best foods
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
Caffeine during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Pregnancy-safe tea
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
10 healthy snacks for pregnancy
Reviewed by Nancy Hudson, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
Baby shower games for everyone
By Lucy Robinson
15 fun baby gender predictor tests to try
By Jenny Des Jarlais
Maternity leave: A guide for expecting moms
By Haley Longman
How do maternity clothing sizes work?
By Haley Longman
Safe skin care during pregnancy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Why do babies grab their private parts?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
Why do babies arch their back?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Your child's love language: Seven signs they love you
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Baby poop: Everything new parents need to know
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
Why your baby's poop is green
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
Yeast diaper rash
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Is it normal that my newborn poops after every feeding?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
3 fun facts about baby poop
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
When can babies see?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
How to take care of a newborn baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Why babies spit up
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
Common questions about life with a newborn, answered
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
How to supplement with formula when you're breastfeeding
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
How much formula newborns and babies need
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Formula allergy in babies
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
How to switch baby formula
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Preparing, using, and storing formula safely
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
Five types of baby cries and what they might mean
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
What to do when your baby's crying for no reason
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
What is baby witching hour?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Why babies cry, and how to soothe them
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
Gripe water for babies: Does it work?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
Sample baby schedules for 11- and 12-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Sample baby schedules for 9- and 10-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Sample baby schedules for 5- and 6-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Sample baby schedules for 7- and 8-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Sample baby schedules for 1- and 2-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Sample baby schedules for 3- and 4-month-olds
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Baby schedules: Why, when, and how to start a routine
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
How to use a bulb syringe or nasal aspirator
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
When can my baby go in the shower?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
How to bathe a newborn or older baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Coping with cracked, bleeding, or scabbed nipples while breastfeeding
Reviewed by Mandy Major, postpartum doula
Making breast milk: When and how you start producing it
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
Breasts leaking milk? Here's what to do
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
What to do if your baby only nurses on one side
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
How long to breastfeed a newborn or older baby at each feeding
Reviewed by Zakiyah Williams, MPH, IBCLC, lactation consultant
How to get your baby to take a bottle
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
How to tell if your baby's getting enough breast milk
Reviewed by Julie Hawksley, R.N., IBCLC, lactation consultant
Feeding your premature baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Your preemie baby's growth and development
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
What to expect if your baby is in the NICU
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Premature babies' survival rates and health outcomes
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
Lullaby lyrics: A primer
By Dana Dubinsky
Baby naps and nap schedules, explained
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
Newborn sleep: Your complete guide
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
Why does my baby sweat so much while sleeping?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Gentle sleep training: No cry methods, explained
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Baby sleep training: Cry it out method
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Baby sleep training: When and how to start
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Night weaning your baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Sleep regression in babies and toddlers: When and why it happens
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
When can my baby sleep through the night without a feeding?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
What to know about baby growth spurts
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
When do babies roll over?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Baby head circumference
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
When do babies start talking?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
When do babies start crawling?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
When do babies laugh?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Baby growth charts, explained
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
When do babies start grabbing things?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
When do babies start remembering faces and things?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
When do babies start walking?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
When do babies sit up?
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
When do babies hold their head up?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Baby milestones month by month
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
What to know about diastasis recti
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
C-section recovery: Timeline, aftercare tips, and expectations
Reviewed by Shannon Smith, M.D., FACOG, ob-gyn
Warning signs of postpartum complications
Reviewed by Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Postpartum hemorrhoids
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
Your most common postpartum recovery questions, answered
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Your postpartum checkup
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Postpartum sweating
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
Everything you need to know about your post-pregnancy belly
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Is it normal to have no interest in sex after having a baby?
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
When can I have sex after giving birth?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
How to cope with postpartum fatigue: Tips for exhausted moms
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Postpartum bleeding (lochia)
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Postpartum back pain: How to get relief
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
When will I get my first period after birth?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
Postpartum swelling (edema)
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Postpartum cramping
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Baby food recipes for babies 6 to 12 months old
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
When and how to introduce a sippy cup
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
How much should my baby eat?
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
Age-by-age guide to feeding your baby
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
The 10 best foods for babies
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
Warning signs of a speech delay in toddlers
Reviewed by Jennifer Lano, M.S., CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist
What every toddler needs to thrive
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Growth charts: Understanding the results (12 to 24 mo.)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
How much should your toddler eat?
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
How much vitamin C kids and toddlers need in their diet
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
When can babies drink milk?
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Why your baby or toddler wakes up screaming at night
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Night terrors in toddlers and children
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
How to get your toddler to sleep
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
What to do if your toddler won't nap
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
The perfect sleep environment for a toddler
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Weird toddler sleep habits: Grinding teeth, snoring, twitching, and more
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
18-month sleep regression
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
12-month sleep regression
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
When's the best time to transition to a toddler bed?
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
How to wean your toddler off of night feedings
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Tricks to get your toddler to poop on the potty
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Potty training tips for boys
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
How to kick-start potty training in three days
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
Signs your toddler is ready to potty train
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
Potty training tips for girls
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
Temper tantrums: Why they happen and how to deal with them
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
7 common toddler behavior issues and how to handle them
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Toddler hitting and aggression: How to stop your toddler from hitting
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Why do toddlers throw things?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Why your baby or toddler is banging their head
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
How to calm your screaming toddler
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Gifted kids: Signs to look for
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
First day of preschool: 5 tips for a successful start
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Is your child ready to start preschool or pre-k?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
How to help a shy child participate in school
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Math for kids: Fun ways to build math skills and teach math concepts
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Fun activities for early readers
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
How to talk to your child about race
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
How babies are made: A guide to talking to kids about sex
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
How to cope with school shootings as a parent
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
How to talk about war with your young child – and help them feel safe
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
22 quick and healthy snacks for kids
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
How to help an overweight child lose weight
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
Why do kids lie?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Nose picking: Whether it's bad and how to stop it
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
Anger and aggressive behavior in children
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
How to handle your young child's defiant behavior
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Common speech and language problems in children
Reviewed by Jennifer Lano, M.S., CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist
3- and 4-year-old speech milestones
Reviewed by Jennifer Lano, M.S., CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist
Growth spurts in toddlers and kids: Ages, signs, and what to know
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
When and how to wean your toddler off their pacifier
Reviewed by Denise Fisher, DDS, pediatric dentist
Depression in children
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Signs of anxiety in children
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
Childhood nightmares: Why they happen and how to help
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
Why your child might be coughing in their sleep
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
How to handle nighttime visits from your child
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
Is it normal that my child sweats a lot at night?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
How much screen time is too much for kids? Recommendations by age
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
Kids' jokes: 71 hilarious riddles, puns, and knock knocks
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By Chaunie Brusie, R.N.
Best gifts for grandparents
By Kelly Bailey
Best gifts for new dads
By Joyce Slaton
Best gifts for new moms
By Joyce Slaton
Best gifts for pregnant women
By Joyce Slaton
Best diaper bags
By Jenn Bonicelli and Meghan Hertzfeldt
Best baby wipes
By Chaunie Brusie, R.N.
The best diapers to handle newborns, blowouts, overnights, and more
By Joyce Slaton
Best diaper rash creams
By Becky Vieira
Best changing pads
By Jenn Bonicelli and Meghan Hertzfeldt
Checklist: What to put in your diaper bag
Reviewed by Jane Brosseau
Best baby lotions
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best baby shampoo and wash
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best products for curly haired kids
By Tamekia Reece
Best dandruff shampoos for kids
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best nipple cream for breastfeeding
Reviewed by Leslie Owens, RN, IBCLC, nurse, lactation consultant
Best manual breast pumps for efficient and convenient pumping
By Joyce Slaton
Best baby formulas
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best baby bowls and plates
By Joyce Slaton
Best straw cups for babies
By Joyce Slaton
The best nutritionist-approved baby cereals for starting solids
By Joyce Slaton
Products to help boost your breast milk supply
By Brenna Howsepian, R.D.
How to buy bottles and nipples
Reviewed by Chelsea Day
Meet the Best of BabyCenter Awards winners 2023
By Kathleen Felton
Baby must-haves: A newborn essentials checklist
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best gender reveal ideas
By Jenn Bonicelli and Meghan Hertzfeldt
Best newborn clothes
By Schnelle Acevedo
Best baby sunglasses
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Best baby hats
By Maria Masters
The best baby coming home outfits for photos, comfort, and safety
By Joyce Slaton
Best gender-neutral onesies
By Maria Masters
15 best toys for 12- to 18-month-olds
By Lauren Schumacker
Best Pikler triangle sets
By Joyce Slaton
Best baby sleep sacks
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best crib sheets
By Kelly Bailey
Best swaddles
By Betsy Shaw
Best cribs
By Kelly Bailey
Best toys for 6- to 9-month-olds
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best toys for 18- to 24-month-olds
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best toys for newborns
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best toys for 3- to 6-month-olds
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best game consoles for kids
By Kelly Bailey
10 winter maternity dresses that are comfy and cute
By Joyce Slaton
Best pregnancy nausea remedies
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Best postpartum underwear
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best postpartum leggings
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best nursing bras
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Best stretch mark creams
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Pregnancy shopping checklist: First trimester
By Brigitt Earley
The best bassinets for co-sleeping safely with your baby
By Joyce Slaton
Best humidifiers to help with baby congestion and cough
By Joyce Slaton
Best changing tables
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best baby sound machines
By Kelly Bailey
Best colic remedies
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best vitamin D drops for infants
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best multivitamins for kids
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Best prenatal vitamins
Reviewed by Sarah Gard Lazarus, D.O., pediatric emergency medicine physician
Postpartum hair loss vitamins moms recommend
By Kelly Bailey
Best infant car seats
By Brigitt Earley
Best convertible car seats
By Brigitt Earley
Best 3-across car seats
By Joyce Slaton
Best booster seats
By Chaunie Brusie, R.N.
Best compact car seats
By Joyce Slaton
Best baby registry welcome boxes: Here's what you get for registering
By Marygrace Taylor
Best baby registries
By Joyce Slaton
How to get your free Amazon baby registry welcome box (and what's included!)
By BabyCenter Staff
Best baby registry completion discounts: where to score the biggest savings
By Joyce Slaton
Baby registry dos and don'ts
By Marisa Solís
