Pregnancy

Shark Stick Vacuum Sale!

What to Expect selects products based on independent research and suggestions from our community of millions of parents; learn more about our review process. We may earn commissions from shopping links. All sales and prices are accurate as of the time the article was published. What is it? Shark Vertex Cordless Stick Vacuum Why parents love […]

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How Often Should You Bathe a Newborn?

As a new parent, you might think you need to bathe baby every day, but experts say this simply isn’t the case. “I think the most important thing is to recognize that daily baths aren’t only unnecessary in infants, but they’re applying a cultural norm for no health or hygiene reason,” says Dipesh Navsaria, MD, […]

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9 Essentials for Family-Friendly Travel

Every new parent has an incubation period where it seems easier to stay home than to run even the smallest errands with baby. Once you’re finally ready to venture out, the question becomes what exactly do you need to pack? The pregame preparation can be even more daunting when you’re going on a trip—whether it’s […]

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14 Fashionable and Functional Maternity Robes

We’re big fans of the maternity robe, a versatile wardrobe essential that can be worn from pregnancy well into parenthood. The key difference between a maternity robe and your standard wrap is that it’s made with more fabric, which means it’ll fully cover your bump while you’re carrying baby and be extra snuggly to wear […]

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Recalled Boppy Baby Loungers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Boppy Company reissued a warning to stop using recalled lounger pillows after two more infants died. The Boppy Company originally recalled 3.3 million of its popular newborn lounger pillows in September 2021 after eight deaths occured. Sadly, the most recent fatalities occurred in October 2021 and November […]

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Twinning: 14 Daddy and Me Outfits

Here at The Bump we’re big fans of a coordinated family outfit. And these days there are tons of aww-worthy mommy and me looks on offer. But where does that leave the dads? While there are considerably fewer options for men, many brands have gotten the memo and now offer cute daddy and me matching […]

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2023 Prime Day Deals

Just so you know, What to Expect may earn commissions from the shopping links included on this page. All sales and prices are accurate at the time of publishing. Summer is packed with activities, from backyard BBQs to 4th of July firework shows. But for parents who love a good deal there is one event […]

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Prime Day Tips for Parents

Summer has arrived, which means Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner. The two-day sale, which usually takes place in mid-July, offers massive discounts on everything from daily essentials to big-ticket items. It will be an especially great time for parents to snag the items they need for their babies, themselves and their homes, […]