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As if the pressure to name your baby isn’t enough — between fearing your mother-in-law’s reaction to picking a name you and your partner can just finally agree on. Oh, and then there’s the fact that your child will go by that name for…well…forever. But now, a new study adds more pressure to the mix: People […]
You’ve likely read at least some of the tragic news: A 2-year-old finds a gun in the backseat and accidentally shoots his grandmother. A 21-month-old finds a gun in his grandmother’s house and shoots himself. Indeed, toddlers have found guns, fired them accidentally and hurt (or killed) themselves or other people every week this year, […]
With more and more people staying inside due the pandemic, streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus are booming. According to CNBC, the latter is expecting to have up to 260 million subscribers by 2024, which is triple the estimated number at the time of launch. With its popularity in mind, a new report from […]
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Your best friend is pregnant and it’s time to celebrate! There are lots of opportunities to show your love and support during this special time, from helping your bestie prepare for baby’s arrival to simply lending an ear. And because every mom-to-be deserves some serious pampering, a lovingly chosen gift for a pregnant friend is […]
Experts have said that when it comes to buying groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic, the best way to avoid transmission of the virus is to have your food delivered. But grocery delivery simply isn’t always possible for every family, such as those who live in parts of the country with fewer delivery options, families on federal […]
Identical twins may not be genetic clones, a small new study says. The study, published in journal Nature Genetics on Thursday, January 7, came from scientists in Iceland who analyzed DNA from 387 pairs of identical twins, as well as DNA from their parents, kids and partners. In their study, they found early mutations that […]
Buy Buy Baby is having its biggest event of the year right now. And whether you need some of the bigger items on your registry (think strollers and car seats) or just a few smaller essentials (baby onesies and sleep sacks), this sale has it all. The Big Deal Baby Sale kicked off today (January 8) and […]
Pregnancy and childbirth are supposed to be happy moments filled with promise and excitement. But sadly, joy and hope turned to tragedy for Sha-Asia Washington, a 26-year-old Black woman who died during an emergency C-section earlier this month. Eager to meet her new daughter Khloe, Washington went to Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, […]
Meghan McCain, The View co-host and new mom, is now calling for a mandatory paid maternity leave. After giving birth to her daughter Liberty in late September, McCain was fully anticipating returning to The View in time for Election Day, she said up on her return. However, her return was delayed due to health complications […]
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all people 2 years old and up wear face masks in public settings and when around those who don’t live in their household. Face masks should be worn in addition […]
When it comes to air travel with children, every parent has heard – or lived – some nightmarish stories. Most of us have a mid-flight diaper blowout or a tear-filled gate delay under our belts. But the recent high profile stories of real nightmares – including one California couple’s disagreement with airline staff that resulted […]
There’s lots of, well, alternative things you can do with your placenta. You can save it and turn it into jewelry. You can cut it up and turn it into pill form, eating it for the supposed postnatal health benefits, Kourtney Kardashian style. (But you probably shouldn’t.) But rarely do we see it photographed. And […]
Flu season is starting to ramp up, and that raises an important question: How can you keep yourself and your baby safe from this year’s flu? The flu can be serious for everyone, but the elderly, pregnant women and babies are at a greater risk of developing serious complications from the flu, says infectious disease […]
Leandra Medine, founder of the popular fashion blog Man Repeller, has been very open about her struggle with infertility over the years. So when she finally got pregnant with twins earlier this fall, of course she was over the moon. But her extreme happiness was also tinged with something a little more unexpected: guilt. Medine […]