Sometimes, simplicity wins. Of course, potty training is far from easy, but this super-streamlined, no-frills potty chair from Baby Bjorn is our fave for a multitude of reasons. For starters, it won’t mess with your bathroom aesthetic. (We love you Minnie Mouse, but we don’t need to see your face every time we retreat to […]
Pregnancy
Best of Baby Winner for Best Baby Pacifier
Baby is born with the instinct to suck; it’s a reflex, really. A binky or sucker can help soothe and, well, pacify a fussy little one. Moreover, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends giving baby a pacifier—if they’ll accept one—to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). But with a baby store […]
The Best Baby Pajamas: 10 of the Softest Baby PJs Around
When shopping for the best baby pajamas, you’ll quickly learn that there are tons of options to consider. Sure, you could just pick a cute one—and there are many—but it’s more important to choose the best pajamas to suit both your and baby’s needs. Babies spend the majority of their time sleeping, so you definitely […]
18 Must-Haves for New Moms That’ll Make Life Easier
Babies are simple creatures, but—wow—do they need a whole lot of gear. Well-meaning friends and family are quick to chime in with lists of items you must have once baby arrives, but they often fail to mention key details. Sure, you need a stroller—but with so many (vastly different) options out there, how do you […]
Is Your Car Safe and Ready for Baby?
Just as you set up the nursery, it’s equally important to make sure that your car is prepped for your new arrival. Ideally, your car will be ready to drive a VIB (that’s Very Important Baby) well before your due date—more specifically, this is a must for your third trimester before 35 weeks. Having a […]
Best Baby Cereals: 6 Healthy Options for Your Little Eater
After months of an all-liquid diet, baby is ready for a taste of solid food. To help make this exciting milestone go smoothly, you may decide to reach for baby cereal first—lots of parents do. With its plain flavor and adaptable consistency, baby cereal is the ultimate chameleon. It not only helps your little one […]
How to Help Baby Sleep Better—So You Do, Too!
Every new parent knows that if baby doesn’t sleep, nobody sleeps. Some newborns figure out how to settle down for the night early on, while others…well, don’t. In my first few weeks as a parent, I read, with bloodshot eyes, tons of books, articles and blogs about baby sleep, and while it took some time […]
Your “Pootrait” Could Win You a Year’s Supply of Diapers
Diaper changes are one of the not-so-glamorous parts of parenting that no one really likes to talk about. So despite diaper duty being inherently messy and smelly, we often only see the “pretty” side of poop. Pristine packaging and serene diaper ads show a happy parent and baby with little more than an “oopsie daisy” […]
Protecting Frozen Milk
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida this week as a powerful category 4 storm, bringing with it extreme winds, heavy rains, frightening storm surges and widespread power outages to millions in the state. If you’re the parent of a baby and live in Ian’s path — or have to deal with another bad storm in the […]
Nominate an Outstanding NICU Nurse for 4moms’ NICU Nurse of the Year
Navigating baby’s care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is tough. The emotional, physical and mental toll is high for parents who just want to bring their healthy baby home. Thankfully, there are hereos who walk among us, making the journey a little easier—NICU nurses. In celebration of NICU Awareness Month, baby gear company […]
Baby Can Smell and Taste Mom’s Food While in the Womb, Study Says
We know baby can kick and cry in the womb, but could they be refining their palate too? In a new breakthrough, scientists have recorded the first direct evidence that babies react differently to various smells and tastes while in the womb. The new study published in Psychological Science took 4D ultrasounds of 100 pregnant […]
Best of Baby Winner for Best Trainer Cup
Baby is growing up fast (if only we could slow down time!). Pretty soon, they’ll be saying bye-bye to bottles and hello to traditional cups. But before that happens, you can ease the transition and minimize spills and wet onesies with a trainer option. Tommee Tippee’s new Superstar Cup has already established itself as an […]
What TikTok’s “Scrunchy Moms” Want You to Know
Sometimes parenting TikTok can be a little overwhelming. Arguments over parenting styles brew in the comments while drama breaks out between users who go back and forth on the “right way” to raise a child. Amid all the chaos and extremes, it’s refreshing to see the concept of the “scrunchy mom” trending again. If you […]
The Best Overnight Diapers for Babies and Toddlers
Finding the right diaper for your child is a process of trial-and-error. While all diapers contain messes and soak up liquid, some options tackle the task better than others. And whether you’ve settled on disposable or cloth diapers, baby may require a more absorbent option to get them through the night. Sure, you could use […]
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help, New Study Says
If there’s something tried and true about parenting, it’s that you’ll always have plenty to do and often not enough time to do it. From running errands to picking up the kids and doing household chores, mom or dad could use a little help—but studies show many don’t reach out for it. According to a […]