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How to Swaddle a Baby
Little ones are often comforted when they’re swaddled—but you’ve got to get it right. Here’s how to properly wrap your baby burrito.
How to Play With a Newborn Baby
Try these easy activities to get your game on.
The Scoop on Baby Poop
You’ve paid your doos, er, dues in days of yore—changed diapers for your nephew, friends’ kids and those sweet twins you babysat. Although you might [...]
How to safely buckle baby into her car seat
Right height Adjust the shoulder straps, so they start at or below baby’s shoulder height. (This is the preferred position for rear-facing car seats.) Pit [...]
Microbe management
While seemingly unsettling, the greeting party welcoming your baby into this new world includes scores of uninvited guests: bacteria. Before baby even gets discharged from [...]
Baby’s first cold
You know it's only a matter of time ... your little one's first set of sniffles is bound to happen sooner or later. Though a [...]
Autism awareness
Although autism spectrum disorders are rooted in early brain development, the average age most children are diagnosed is 4 1⁄2. Georgina Peacock, MD, a developmental behavioral [...]
Excuse me, please
Take it in As infants gulp milk from bottle or breast, they tend to swallow air right along with it, which can lead to discomfort [...]
Dressed for success
Thanks to generous friends and family, you’ll likely end up with a dresser full of pint-sized apparel for your babe. But beyond frilly pink dresses [...]
Back to work
As much as any mama loves an excuse to cuddle with her baby, it’s not always feasible for mom to be there ‘round the clock, [...]
Postcards from home
Hit the neighborhood pool Flex your fins, and chill with friends. On Ellen: Andy & Evan hat, $28; Tea Collection bathing suit, $36 On Madelyn: Appaman cover-up, [...]
Phase facts
When you’re a first-time parent, the little things your baby does seem magical ... and sometimes bizarre ... and occasionally unbearable. Luckily, the things you’re [...]
Bright young things
0-3 MONTHS With newbies, a little goes a long way. Although he won’t be reaching for toys until around month four, your babe’s reflexes will [...]
Suck it up
Sucking is a natural reflex and, for many babies, a source of comfort. So there’s usually no need to worry if your newbie is a [...]
Mouthing off
Even if baby’s smile is just a gummy grin, it’s not too soon to start taking care of the mouthful of teeth she’ll eventually depend [...]
How to Swaddle a Baby
Little ones are often comforted when they’re swaddled—but you’ve got to get it right. Here’s how to properly wrap your baby burrito.
How to Play With a Newborn Baby
Try these easy activities to get your game on.
The Scoop on Baby Poop
You’ve paid your doos, er, dues in days of yore—changed diapers for your nephew, friends’ kids and those sweet twins you babysat. Although you might [...]
How to safely buckle baby into her car seat
Right height Adjust the shoulder straps, so they start at or below baby’s shoulder height. (This is the preferred position for rear-facing car seats.) Pit [...]
Microbe management
While seemingly unsettling, the greeting party welcoming your baby into this new world includes scores of uninvited guests: bacteria. Before baby even gets discharged from [...]
Baby’s first cold
You know it's only a matter of time ... your little one's first set of sniffles is bound to happen sooner or later. Though a [...]
Autism awareness
Although autism spectrum disorders are rooted in early brain development, the average age most children are diagnosed is 4 1⁄2. Georgina Peacock, MD, a developmental behavioral [...]
Excuse me, please
Take it in As infants gulp milk from bottle or breast, they tend to swallow air right along with it, which can lead to discomfort [...]
Dressed for success
Thanks to generous friends and family, you’ll likely end up with a dresser full of pint-sized apparel for your babe. But beyond frilly pink dresses [...]
Back to work
As much as any mama loves an excuse to cuddle with her baby, it’s not always feasible for mom to be there ‘round the clock, [...]
Postcards from home
Hit the neighborhood pool Flex your fins, and chill with friends. On Ellen: Andy & Evan hat, $28; Tea Collection bathing suit, $36 On Madelyn: Appaman cover-up, [...]
Phase facts
When you’re a first-time parent, the little things your baby does seem magical ... and sometimes bizarre ... and occasionally unbearable. Luckily, the things you’re [...]
Bright young things
0-3 MONTHS With newbies, a little goes a long way. Although he won’t be reaching for toys until around month four, your babe’s reflexes will [...]
Suck it up
Sucking is a natural reflex and, for many babies, a source of comfort. So there’s usually no need to worry if your newbie is a [...]
Mouthing off
Even if baby’s smile is just a gummy grin, it’s not too soon to start taking care of the mouthful of teeth she’ll eventually depend [...]
