It’s a common misconception that holiday sales end on Cyber Monday. In reality, you’ll find holiday baby deals right up until Christmas Eve — and then even more savings through New Year’s Day. Though 2020 has been been a year unlike any other, we’re confident that you’ll find after-Christmas baby deals that will make any parent […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
On December 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The vaccine, made by Pfizer and BioNTech, has been shown to be 95 percent effective in large-scale clinical trials. A second COVID-19 vaccine, from Moderna, was also approved for emergency use on December 18. The Moderna vaccine […]
COVID-19 Symptoms in Babies
If you have a baby or are about to have a baby, it’s understandable to be worried about SARS-CoV-2 and the condition it causes, COVID-19. Part of being a parent is worrying about your baby, even when we’re not living under a global pandemic — and it’s only natural to be concerned about how COVID-19 […]
Best Cyber Monday Deals
The savings on baby gear and other must-haves for parents haven’t stopped with the end of Black Friday. Cyber Monday 2020 is almost here (just two days away!), and we’re hoping these savings can help busy parents. This year has been unlike any other, but you can get excited to see big discounts on everything […]
Why Counting Kicks Matters
Kelly Peña didn’t want to overreact. But her baby wasn’t kicking, and she knew from reading an article about counting kicks here at WhatToExpect.com that her daughter should be responding. Was she overreacting, or was her baby in real danger? Here, Kelly shares her remarkable story. By Kelly R. Peña, as told to Melissa Rayworth […]
67% Off Motherhood Maternity
Shopping for maternity and postpartum clothes can be tricky. While you don’t want to skimp on style during your pregnancy and postpartum, you also don’t want to spend a ton on clothes you’re only going to wear for a few months. Luckily, Motherhood Maternity is kicking off its Black Friday deals by offering major markdowns. With […]
Black Friday Car Seat Deals
Black Friday 2020 is still several weeks away, but we’re already getting excited for big sales on our favorite car seats. Whether you’re in the market for an infant car seat (which can easily be removed from your car and carried or clipped on to a stroller base) or a convertible car seat (which is less portable, but will keep your […]
Black Friday Diaper Deals
Black Friday 2020 is coming up, and parents can look forward to serious savings on one of the biggest baby must-haves: diapers. The biggest shopping day of the year is *the* time to stock up on diapers (plus other essentials like car seats, strollers and more). Check out the latest diaper deals below, along with the most […]
Black Friday Stroller Deals
Black Friday 2020 is almost here! This year, there will be tons of discounts on everything from diapers to car seats. And it’s the best time to nab some serious deals on strollers. Below, you’ll find deals you can start shopping right now, along with a few of the best sales from Black Friday 2019. (Black Friday […]
Virtual Baby Shower Ideas
If you’re pregnant, the coronavirus outbreak likely has you questioning your baby shower. Now that the pandemic has required everyone to practice “social distancing,” and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests canceling events of more than 10 people, you may be scrambling to figure out what you should do instead. But that doesn’t […]
COVID-19 & Pregnancy
Being pregnant can already be stressful, but it’s even more overwhelming given the spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. It’s only natural to have questions about the coronavirus and what it means for your pregnancy. Here’s what you need to know. What is the coronavirus and COVID-19? There are actually […]
Black Friday 2020 Baby Deals
Black Friday 2020 will be here before we know it, and we’re already looking forward to deals on must-have baby gear, including strollers, car seats and diapers, as well as other household items like kitchen gadgets, clothing and home essentials. This year has been incredibly challenging, but we’re hopeful that the upcoming deals on baby […]
Celeb Babies Born in 2020
It’s always fun watching your favorite celebrities perform live on TV, sweep up prestigious awards or star in your favorite Netflix series. But sometimes, it’s even more fun to be reminded that deep down, our favorite A-listers go through the same things we do, like becoming a parent. Whether you’re trying to stay up-to-date with […]
#MomTheVote
Every mom wants the best for herself and for her family. How can you help make that goal a reality? Vote. With this guide, What to Expect aims to inspire and energize every mom to use the power of her voice to make a difference. We’ve broken down issues and policies that impact the health, […]
Wives Tales and Pregnancy
It’s all great to hear advice during your pregnancy, especially unwelcome advice. I’m sure you’ve been told by one person or another how to live. Am I right? It only gets worse the further along in your pregnancy you are. Someone will want to tell you that you shouldn’t bend, or walk a certain way, […]