Safe Skin Care During Pregnancy
You know to absolutely avoid alcohol and smoke during your pregnancy—but whether or not you need to avoid certain personal care products isn’t quite as clear. But the ingredients in…
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How to Leave Your Baby With a Sitter for the First Time
It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’re willing to bet more than a few new moms will be heading out for an evening sans baby for the very first time. If you’re…
Continue readingSafe and sound: Tips for using infant swings
By Trisha Korioth Infant swings can be a valuable asset when parents need help soothing a fussy baby or a safe place for their child while they catch up on…
Continue readingCold and Flu Comfort for Babies
By Alexa Joy Sherman One thing’s for sure: This cold and flu season is a real doozy. And while you’ll stop at nothing to keep your baby healthy (hand sanitizer…
Continue reading3 Tips for Happier Shots
We’ll get straight to the point: Shots are never much fun for kids or parents. But since they’re something almost every baby and toddler has to go through, the least…
Continue readingDo You Know Enough About Your Child’s Daycare?
By Nicole Pelletiere You’re probably already sifting through Yelp reviews and chatting with staff in person to make sure you pick the best daycare option for your baby. But there…
Continue readingDitch Dry Skin—Fast!
When the weather outside is frightful, the side effects it can have on your skin are so not delightful. Icy winter winds paired with dry indoor heat can sap skin’s…
Continue readingThe Friday Five: News You Can Use
Happy Friday! Straight from the editors, here’s a roundup of the biggest parenting stories of the week. Have something to add? Share your favorite story from this week in the…
Continue readingFacing Your Pregnancy Acne
By Nicole Pelletiere Pregnancy is a beautiful thing—but it usually comes along with some not-so-pretty side effects. Passing gas, hemorrhoids, and best of all, pregnancy acne. (What happened to that…
Continue readingWearing Pumps: One Mom's Story
By Katherine M. Tomlinson I’d been an editor at a women’s magazine for several years when I became pregnant with my first child. Since we’d published plenty of childbirth news,…
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