CLAIM: Tightly swaddling a baby to 'straighten' their hands and feet is harmful and unnecessary. Swaddling should be done loosely to manage reflexive movements, not to forcefully shape a baby’s limbs.

Every day, my husband and I pack lunch for our almost-3-year-old son, Arlo, to take to preschool. And almost every day at pickup, there is at least one mini-fork or -spoon sitting unclaimed on the ...

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Carter's continuous sales and promotions, which allow consumers to get baby clothes at a discount, has made it beloved among parents. Still, the company announced in October that it planned to close ...

A viral post about raising an 'iPad-free' toddler ignited a parenting debate online. While some praised the idea of traditional engagement, others cited peer pressure and practicality. Experts advise ...

A weighted blanket can be a helpful tool for soothing many kids, especially those who have anxiety, ADHD or autism. Providing deep pressure, weighted blankets can simulate the calming feeling of a hug ...

The flutter of a kick inside the womb may mean more than just a healthy, active baby—it could be laying the foundation for a deeper emotional bond between mother and child. A new study led by ...

When you have a baby, it feels like there are infinite things to think and worry about. Are they eating enough? Do you have the right diaper rash cream? Is their car seat installed correctly? And, ...

A mom is upholding her favorite toddler activity, after TikTok said it was “exploitative” and unsafe. “I got a lot of hate on that video,” Caitlin French, a midwife and mother of one, tells TODAY.com.

For many parents, finding the right baby sleeping bag is a game-changer. Not only can sleeping bags help regulate your baby’s temperature, but they are also safer alternatives to loose blankets in the ...