While there’s been a lot of attention paid to long COVID-19 in adults, many parents don’t realize that this condition can also impact younger patients. About 4 percent of children under the age of 14 experience symptoms of long COVID about a year after their initial infection, a June 2022 study published in The Lancet […]
The holidays are here, and it’s primetime for sending out holiday cards. As smiling, happy faces slide into your mailbox and pristine family photos fill your Instagram feed, it can be easy to forget what we all know—holiday family photos can be super stressful. Thankfully, one celebrity mom is getting real about the chaos that […]
Multipurpose toys are music to our ears, which is why we love musical toys! These special playthings aren’t just entertaining: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, some of the many benefits of music for children are increased attention and reasoning skills, an increase in pro-social behavior and a decrease in impulsivity. Babies’ music toys […]
Now that you’re expecting, you’ve started to expect more from your footwear—as you should. Your shoes aren’t just carrying you, they’re carrying baby too! No wonder you’ve lost all patience for pinchy toes, blister-provoking heels and hard, flat soles. Your swollen feet deserve more, which is why we’re calling out our favorite pregnancy shoes that […]
Carter’s has issued a voluntary recall affecting over 50,000 pairs of pajamas over concerns of small wire pieces possibly cutting children. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall is for one particular style of fleece pajamas, the Infant’s Yellow Footed Fleece Pajamas with Animal Graphic. Small pieces of metal wire were […]
Even if baby is breastfed, the time will come when you’ll want to introduce a bottle. It opens up a whole new world of new-parent possibilities, like returning to work, going on date nights or even sleeping for a solid chunk of hours while a non-nursing parent pitches in. But what do you do when […]
“I’m a horrible mom!” You’d be hard-pressed to find a mom who hasn’t said this once or twice (or maybe even a thousand times). The reality is that we all face negative thoughts about our parenting skills from time to time—it’s only natural. There’s pressure coming at us from every direction; it’s easy to feel […]
Regardless of whether baby is breast fed or formula fed, it’s natural for parents to worry about their newborn receiving all of the nutrients they need. But making sure baby is getting everything their little body requires to be strong and healthy doesn’t have to be stressful. Thanks to vitamin D drops for infants, you […]
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned consumers about a listeria outbreak that had sickened 16 people in six states. Federal investigators linked the outbreak to deli cheeses and meats — which can include cold cuts, lunch meats, hot dogs and pâtés sold at the deli — that were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.[1] Listeria can thrive in […]
Over the past two years, covid pressures and rising maternal mortality rates have caused many mothers to take a second look at hospitals and consider home births instead. What was once seen as a radical decision is slowly becoming more mainstream. And It turns out this slight shift in perspective has led to a pretty […]
Everyone’s favorite Hills couple, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, have officially welcomed their second child. The reality TV star took to Snapchat on Thursday morning to share the happy news from her hospital bed. “I was screaming in the hospital. It was 45 minutes later that I delivered him. So I’m really glad we came […]
If baby has just started sampling solids, they’re probably not a food connoisseur just yet—but that doesn’t mean they still don’t have taste. Sometimes getting your little one to start loving mealtime is as simple as organizing their fare on a festive baby plate or in a fun shaped baby bowl. They’ll feel like they […]
Bling Empire star Kelly Mi Li is expecting her first baby! The actor, film producer and entrepreneur shared the good news in an Instagram post on November 17. “Well, the mystery to why I’ve been craving sweets and not just spicy food is finally solved! We’re so beyond grateful and excited to be starting this […]
America’s report card on infant and maternal health is in—and the results surely won’t be earning anyone an ice cream celebration. What the report says The annual March of Dimes Report Card reveals that the US preterm birth rate reached 10.5 percent in 2021, representing an increase of 4 percent since 2020. This is the […]
This month, beloved budget retailer buybuy BABY launched its first exclusive brand, mighty goods. The fresh and fun line was designed with the realities of parenting in mind and brings caregivers a variety of baby and toddler essentials that are affordable and adorable. From trendy apparel to bed and bath products, room decor, and more, […]