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photo of top of a baby's scalp; text overlay "How to Get Rid of Cradle Cap in Babies"

How to Get Rid of Cradle Cap

baby brushing teeth; text overlay "Do Babies Really Need to Go To The Dentist?"

What to Expect at Your Baby’s First Dentist Visit

Can You Spoil a Baby by Holding them Too Much?

Can You Spoil a Baby by Holding them Too Much?

woman holding a baby thermometer, text overlay: How to Reduce Fever in Babies and Toddlers

How to Reduce Fever in Babies and Toddlers

close up of a mom holding a baby on her shoulder

How to Soothe a Sick Baby

When the weather turns cold, you want to keep your kids warm AND safe, so you might wonder, "can a baby wear a jacket in a car seat?" Here's why the experts say wearing a jacket in a car seat is dangerous.

Why Wearing a Jacket in a Car Seat is Dangerous

A new study shows that diaper changing dads are one of the top things that women say makes them happiest in a marriage.

Study: Dads that Change Diapers have Happier Wives

Why Babies Smell So Good

Why Babies Smell So Good

What new parents need to know about baby safe cleaning and why we made the switch to green cleaning products.

Baby Safe Cleaning Tips: Why We Switched to Green Cleaning Products

Learn how to get rid of diaper rash fast - with these steps you can see improvement in as little as one day! We'll also share our steps to prevent diaper rash from happening in the first place.

How to Get Rid of Diaper Rash (and Prevent it in the First Place!)

Think that reading aloud to babies is a waste of time? Think again!

Reading Aloud to Babies Exposes them to 1.4 MILLION Words by Age 5

Is the Fisher-Price Rock 'N Play safe?? Here's what ALL parents need to know about the new consumer warnings about this popular infant sleeper.

Fisher-Price RECALLS Rock ‘N Play After at Least 32 Infant Deaths

Dear Baby: As tired as I am, I love this time.

Dear Baby — As tired as I am, I love this time.

Why experts say to skip baby talk and start talking to babies like adults if you want them to develop better language skills.

Experts Say: Talking to Babies Like Adults Makes them Smarter

There is something that happens to every mom when she knows that she's done having children. When you know this is your last baby, there are intense feelings that come along with that realization.

When You Know This is Your Last Baby