My daughter, who turns two next month, recently started the process of potty training. This is happening much earlier than I expected. Potty training was a long, drawn-out process with my older son and every time we thought we were making progress, we'd take three giant steps backwards. So when my daughter started... read more

In Ireland, medical history has happened! Maria Jones-Elliott and her husband, Chris Elliott, welcomed their twin daughters, Amy and Katie, 87 days apart. The Belfast Telegraph reported that Maria went into labor four months early on June 1st, 2012. She gave birth to her daughter, Amy, who weighed in at just 1 pound,... read more

1. Find a mom to shop with. Registering is overwhelming. The best thing I did was plan to have a champion by my side -- my sister-in-law, a three-time "Black Belt Mommy". Having someone experienced there to give you thumbs up or thumbs down on key baby items melts away any anxiety you... read more

Last night, the CPSC, in conjunction with Land of Nod, announced a recall of more than 2,500 plush handmade baby dolls in five styles and colors. Each of the all fabric dolls measure out to be about 12 inches tall and 10 inches wide; they come dressed in a one-piece printed floral fabric... read more

As the weather warms up and the sun starts shinin', it is time to focus on protection (not that kind of protection, get your heads out of the gutter!). Now that we're gearing up for sunny skies, you need sunscreen! Babies and young children have such fair skin, so the importance of blocking it from... read more

When I arrived at Babies R Us, sixth months along and clueless, I stood there, registry gun in hand, paralyzed by all my choices: Nuks or Mams? Boppy or Brest Friend? Lansinoh or Medela? Was I even speaking English anymore? After making it through the first year, I can now look back on that... read more

You are sitting there lovin' on your little bundle of joy when it hits you -- do I want another baby? Does my significant other want one? What if he wants another one, but I am happy with one? Our Bumpies on the Parenting Board shared their stories when when it came to discussing... read more

Yesterday, the CPSC, in conjunction with Trumpette, issued a recall on over 33,000 pairs of Trumpette baby socks. According to the CPSC, the flowers and bows on the baby socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. So far, there have only been eight reported incidents of the flowers... read more

The CPSC announced a recall of the Bugaboo Cameleon3 strollers in the United States and Canada. Over 9,200 strollers have been recalled so far in the United States and close to 1,000 have been recalled in Canada. A recall has been issued because the stroller's carrying handle can break and detach, which poses... read more

The CPSC and PT Domusindo Perdana have issued a recall on the drop-side cribs due to a malfunction hazard. The drop-sides can detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. If an infant is caught in this position, they are at risk of rolling or getting... read more