Celeb bump day: Mila Kunis, Kourtney Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson, Xtina
Photo credit: WENN Mila Kunis Not really one to flaunt her baby bump, pregnant actress Mila Kunis wore a loose baby doll black dress as she attended the premiere of her new movie, Third Person. Kunis,...
View ArticleOne baby boy and baby girl name for each letter of the alphabet
Photo credit: Tom Merton/OJO Images/Getty Images Unique baby boy names from A to Z Move away from the super-trendy Aiden and Zayden to something that will stand out in a crowd. These male monikers are...
View ArticlePregnant triathlete puts the rest of us to shame
Photo credit: stevecoleimages/iStock/360/Getty Images Amy Fraser Tackabury and Sara Cooper are no strangers to exercise and pregnancy; in fact, these super-athletes continued to compete and race — all...
View ArticleToddler nail biting: What does it mean?
We usually associate nail biting with older kids, but toddlers can pick up this habit, too. What should you do if your toddler bites his nails, and why is he doing it in the first place? Photo credit:...
View ArticleCrowdfunded car seat could save lives of children left in cars
Photo credit: ANEIROS Kids die from heatstroke in vehicles "While it's so easy to shake your head in disgust... even the most on-point parents can overlook a sleeping baby due to stress..." An average...
View ArticleBye-bye baby talk: Long sentences make smart babies
Photo credit: PBNJ Productions/Blend Images/Getty Images It happens to most of us — the minute we see a baby, our language skills fly out of the window and we're reduced to baby talk and babbling. But...
View Article12 Chemicals that can hurt your child's brain
Photo credit: Indeed/Getty Images Danger has doubled "The annual costs of childhood lead poisoning are about $50 billion." According to new research, the number of dangerous chemicals that are...
View ArticleAmerican Baby responds to dangerous babywearing cover
Photo credit: Marcos Welsh/Photodisc/Getty Images Seeing a mom wearing her baby in a wrap on the cover of a national magazine is exciting — mainstream media coverage of something that not every mom...
View ArticleHow Google is helping moms breastfeed
Photo credit: Blend Images - KidStock/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Identifying a need While breastfeeding is touted as the most natural way to feed a baby, many nursing mothers find it more difficult...
View ArticleBabies cry so you won't have sex
Photo credit: Val Thoermer/Getty Images Ah, those first few weeks at home with a newborn baby — so precious, yet so incredibly exhausting. New parents try to establish a bit of a routine with their...
View ArticleProtect your family from baby monitor hackers
Photo credit: Compassionate Eye Foundation/Three Images/Digital Vision/Getty Images Parents of a 10-month-old baby were alarmed when they heard a strange man's voice in their baby's bedroom, shouting...
View ArticleTeething products you can't live without
Gnawing necklace Since it's likely that your bundle of joy will be gnawing on your jewelry anyway, take the safe and kid-friendly route with non-toxic Chewbeads necklaces and bracelets. Made of soft,...
View ArticleWhy baby gates aren't as safe as you thought
Photo credit: Allen Donikowski/Moment/Getty Images If you think your baby gate is keeping your little one safe, you may have an unhappy surprise for both of you in your future. A recent study reveals...
View ArticlePro-breastfeeding ads criticized for obscenity
Photo credit: Jade and Bertrand Maitre/Moment Open/Getty Images There are laws on the books in many areas that say not only are mothers allowed to nurse their babies wherever they are legally allowed...
View ArticleWhy every mom should try a barre workout
Photo credit: Barre3 Many different exercise studios offer barre workouts. I decided to try barre3 because of the in-studio child care. Now, I’m hooked. Barre3 teaches you to work out smarter, not...
View ArticleMust-have maternity essentials
1 A comfortable bra Contrary to popular belief, changes to your breasts don’t begin when your milk comes in, they begin during pregnancy. You may find your back and shoulders are getting tight or that...
View ArticleLife-saving tips for baby furniture safety
Photo credit: Tom Merton/Caiaimage/Getty Images In-home tip-over tragedies a real threat to kids Every two weeks a child dies when a television, appliance or a piece of furniture falls on him or her,...
View ArticleHow your placenta could save your life
Photo credit: Southern Stock/Photodisc/Getty Images Once you give birth, your attention will be centered upon your newborn baby. The third stage of labor may pass without a second thought, but when...
View Article5 Simple foods to increase breast milk supply
Photo credit: Diana Johnson/EatingRichly.com 1 Oats Doctors and midwives have been recommending oats for lactating mothers for years. It's believed to positively affect the hormones that affect milk...
View ArticlePrevent vitamin D deficiency in children
Photo credit: Sam Edwards/OJO Images/Getty Images Why do kids need vitamin D? Dr. Angela Houchin, board-certified pediatrician in Kentucky, says that vitamin D is crucial for children's bone...
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