Of course, you want baby to get into the holiday spirit on Thursday, and if you're considering letting her try a little bit of what you're having, go for it! There are some Thanksgiving foods that make perfect baby purees and finger foods. (Obviously, only give these to your baby if she's started on solids... read more

I really feel it would have been so much easier to have and raise a baby in simpler times. Today, it feels like having and raising a baby has become somewhat of a competition or a trendy, popularity contest. That might sound harsh, but hear me out: Although all the new advances in medicine have... read more

When my first child was born (after a grueling 36 hour labor) – he and I were an exhausted, overwhelmed, high strung, nervous mess. I had every intention of breastfeeding, but I had no idea how hard it would be. I latched him on over and over and as he fought me, we’d both just... read more

Join the boob-olution! On August 15th, moms everywhere will breastfeed in public to celebrate Public Display of Breastfeeding (PDB) Day. Why make a big deal out of breastfeeding in public? To empower moms and show the world that if a mom chooses to breastfeed, it's her right to feed her baby whenever and wherever she... read more

A recent study suggests that most new moms (a vast majority, actually) aren't breastfeeding for as long as they intend to and that hospitals may be able to help others reach their goals. For the study, published in Pediatrics, researchers questioned women before birth and throughout their babies' first year. Of the women who... read more

Is your toddler a picky eater when he's sick? (And all you want to pump him full of fluids and food so he gets better soon?) Next time he refuses to eat or drink and you're worried about dehydration, try this trick from user Christina-marie, who posted this suggestion on our Toddlers 12-24 Months... read more

You’d think these baby products would be all clear for baby’s use, but a new study in Pediatrics, “Injuries Associated with Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups” suggests that babies moving around while carrying a bottle, pacifier or sippy cup might be prone to serious injuries. According to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (which... read more

Yeah, you read that right. Alicia Silverstone feeds her 11-month-old son, Bear Blu, from her mouth to his! The actress posted a photo and video on her website of her giving Bear Blu some of her breakfast which included some cast iron mocha wrapped with nori and some veggies from her miso soup. Wow... read more

Wondering whether you should schedule baby’s feedings or just feed him when he signals he’s hungry? New research suggests that feeding on demand could actually lead to higher IQ’s and better standardized test scores than strict feeding schedule do. The study, from the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex and... read more