Diaper rash is a common and miserable issue with children. Each child seems to have different triggers and be affected in different ways. Some of the most common causes are excessive wetness, an allergy to the diaper itself, a change in diet, or a reaction to antibiotics. Recommended treatments include more frequent changing, wiping with a wet towel rather than

Make sure all your bases are covered with these safety tips for the summer. Babies have very sensitive skin—their skin is even sensitive to sunscreen. Cover babies’ skin with clothing, hats, and umbrellas as much as possible. Keep your baby within arm’s reach at the pool and be sure any floatation devices are safe. Tuck pant legs into socks to

This birth story from Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine comes from a woman who had a betting game with her family about when her baby would make his appearance. On her due date, she carried on as usual, sensing the baby would not be born that day, despite her cousin’s bet. Three days later, she started having contractions, but still no

People often question whether or not they’re ready to have children, but expect it to be old hat by the time the second one comes around. When expecting a second child, parents often find themselves experiencing certain fears. Will they be able to manage their time or feel in over their heads? Can you split your attention between two young

If you tell everyone what you’re planning to name your baby, are you calling dibs on the name? What about if you’re just talking about names you like for “one day”? Whitney Barthel discusses an example of a friend who stole the baby name she was planning to use and how upsetting this was to her. Long story short—eventually, you

Previously, researchers have tried to determine what newborns can see, but limited their studies to still photos. New research from Stockholm used images in motion, changing the levels of contrast and resolution to identify what was needed for an infant to gaze directly toward the figure. They found that newborns could see facial expressions from a short distance, such as

Last week, Nikki Taylor posted a video of her and her 6-year-old daughter having a dance party to her Facebook page. The video has now been viewed almost 26 million times. See the epic dance party here. This video shows a great way for women to stay active while pregnant and spend time with soon-to-be siblings. Doesn’t this make you

DryTown Water Park in Palmdale, California learned a breastfeeding lesson after mother Heather Morris Hokanson was harassed by employees for nursing her son while floating down the park’s Big Rock River. A staff member told her she wasn’t allowed to breastfeed in the park. Unsettled, she spoke with a manager who told her that breast milk was a bodily fluid

Babies can really do a number on your nipples. After feeding your baby, you might notice cracking, dryness, and raw areas. It can also be quite painful! Nipple cream soothes your tender, sensitive nipples and heals those bothersome issues. In this article from The Badass Breastfeeder, Abby Theuring reviews Motherlove Herbal Nipple Cream. She’s a fan! Read the full article

Parenting is a wild ride, and you never really know what’s around the next bend until you’re in the midst of it. You also learn a lot along the way. In this article from She Knows, Agnes Stockburger describes seven things she’s learned along the parenting journey. Patience is part of it, but you also learn to let go of