Keeping Your Baby Healthy: Tips for Protecting Your Baby's Health

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Keeping Your Baby Healthy: Tips for Protecting Your Baby's Health

Once you hold your newborn in your arms, you become acutely aware of all the dangers you can no longer fully shield your baby from. The womb was cozy, warm, a...

20 Questions First-Time Parents Ask About Health During Pregnancy

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20 Questions First-Time Parents Ask About Health During Pregnancy

There is nothing like your first pregnancy to remind you that you are human--and that growing another human being is serious business! For all the struggles a...

10 Life Decisions That Surprise First-Time Parents

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10 Life Decisions That Surprise First-Time Parents

Holding your newborn brings waves of mixed emotions: excitement, fear, joy, dread, happiness, overwhelm, and even sadness. Newborns spark so many emotions, bu...

25 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Baby's Crawling and Walking

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25 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Baby's Crawling and Walking

If you thought the transition from pregnancy to newborn was tough, just wait until you behold the difficulties of your little human being curious about everyt...

Should I Go Back to Work After Having My Baby?

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Should I Go Back to Work After Having My Baby?

Staying afloat financially while bringing a new baby into the world is a major concern for growing families in the U.S. With anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks of ma...

A Quick Guide to Baby Vaccinations in the U.S.

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A Quick Guide to Baby Vaccinations in the U.S.

Holding that sweet newborn after months of pregnancy is a precious moment. After birth, your little one is in the world, and, try as you might, you can no lon...

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Families with Multiple Children

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Families with Multiple Children

Shopping for large families can be stressful and expensive. You could buy a gift for each person or something for everyone to enjoy together. The trick is fin...

Do I Have to Do Everything the Doctor Recommends During Pregnancy?

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Do I Have to Do Everything the Doctor Recommends During Pregnancy?

Once upon a time, pregnant women were expected to do whatever the doctor recommended for their health and safety. Nowadays, we have far more information and c...

Open vs. Sippy Cups: Which is Better for Your Baby's Speech Development?

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Open vs. Sippy Cups: Which is Better for Your Baby's Speech Development?

Sippy cups have been around long enough that most parents consider them a necessary step between bottles and straw cups. But is this true? Sippy cups are not ...