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Tell us if this sounds familiar: during the day, your baby is a smiley, happy little camper. Then 5 p.m. rolls around and — BAM! — the tears start, and they do. not. stop. If this is your reality right now, you are not alone and you aren’t doing anything wrong.

In honor of Baby Safety Month, we partnered with the experts at Safety 1st to round up 12 essential safety tips to help keep your baby safe during this first year. These will help you create safe environments for your baby to sleep and play.

Whether you are actively planning a weekend away or are simply dreaming about your first family vacation, we have some advice. While it can be tempting to pack up your entire house so you can be prepared for anything while on the road, having too much stuff can actually make things more difficult (trust us, we’ve been there).

When you already have a million things on your to-do list, babyproofing your house can feel incredibly inconvenient. But you know what else is incredibly inconvenient? Chasing a newly mobile baby around the house all day yelling, “No, no, no!”

Life at 8 months pregnant may be looking a little… hectic. You are probably putting the final touches on the nursery, installing your baby’s car seat, and double checking the contents of your hospital bag. So adding “learn about cord blood banking” to the to-do list might not sound super appealing.

Without a doubt, one of our most-used pieces of baby gear was our baby carrier. We used it on walks when we didn’t feel like lugging around the stroller, but we also used it around the house, especially for the first few months when our babies wanted to be held all. the. time.

One of the best ways to work on your child’s speech & language development is during routines — especially routines that are FUN and offer opportunities to talk about the routine, narrate actions, and describe what your child is doing.

As parents of toddlers, we have enough mess in our lives as it is, so the thought of actually encouraging our kids to go outside and get even dirtier can feel, well… crazy.

While social media may make you think your child’s summer needs to be full of activities, curated sensory bins, daily trips to the playground, and dreamy family vacations, the truth is that perhaps the best summer memories are the classic, simple moments that (great news!) take little-to-no-effort from you.

When it comes to protecting our little ones from mosquitos, ticks, and other harmful bugs, it seems like parents have a “no-win” choice. We’re either using bug repellent with harmful chemicals like DEET (which by the way, the American Academy of Pediatrics says to use sparingly until 2 years old) or letting our little ones be vulnerable to bites, itching, discomfort, and insect-related illnesses.

3 months feels like the blink of an eye and a lifetime all at once! Great job so far — we know feeding baby is not always easy and that feeding routines can change over time. Formula may already be a part of your feeding plan, or you may be thinking about introducing it. We’re sharing some tips for introducing formula or transitioning to formula.

Your tiny human is here! And while you may have been warned about the lack of sleep, you may not have realized all of the pressures or difficulties surrounding feeding. If so, you are not alone.

“Okay, but what do I ACTUALLY need?” It’s the question every new parent asks themselves when putting together a registry or buying baby gear. And when it comes to surviving the newborn stage, swaddles are a definite MUST.

We know, it’s tough to think about your sweet little baby growing up. And it’s even tougher to think about potential sleep challenges that the transition might bring. But making this transition is important for keeping your baby safe.

Did you know that about 90% of your child's brain growth occurs by age 5? Pretty crazy… but also a good reminder why offering your child engaging, age-appropriate toys is so essential.

If it seems like every piece of baby gear is getting a high-tech makeover, well, it kind of is. From robotic bassinets to digital snot suckers, there are lots of “upgraded” products that promise to make your life easier. But what we’ve found is that some of these high-tech gadgets might be more trouble than they are worth (looking at you, wipe warmer…). 

While the word “poop” may make your child giggle, gut health is no laughing matter. Healthy poop habits reflect overall health and are essential for keeping everything running smoothly — literally. And we know as parents, sometimes taking care of your own health falls to the bottom of the list.. 

It is officially the start of summer, and successful adventures always start with a well-packed diaper bag. But what does a well-packed diaper bag even include (besides diapers and wipes)? . 

We get it: Getting your sh*t together to send a birth announcement might be the last thing on your mind. But we teamed up with the stationary experts at Minted to give you some foolproof tips that will make them a little less overwhelming. Because believe us, you'll want to have a special keepsake of that adorable, tiny human you created (and so will your friends and family!). 

One of the simplest ways you can transform your baby's nursery into a toddler's bedroom is through artwork. Artwork, and especially pieces that speak to their interests, is also a great way to introduce and engage your child around colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. 

For those of us who learned to ride a bike, it probably involved an adult running beside us as we took our first, wobbly ride down the sidewalk. But learning to ride a bike today looks a liiiiittle bit different than when we were kids.

If you are planning on breastfeeding, you have likely bought all kinds of things to help you manage those first few weeks at home. But for many parents, pumping quickly becomes part of the breastfeeding journey. So how much thought have you given to pumping and all the gear that goes with that?

Every parent wants to serve their toddler healthy food. But figuring out what’s healthy and what’s not can be tricky, especially when the rules feel like they are always changing! One ingredient that’s been getting a lot of press lately is a food dye called Red Dye 40, with some articles stating that it may lead to behavior problems in some toddlers. But is that really true?

How many times have you sat down to relax after your child goes to bed and realized you still had to pack their lunch? We’re here to make packing lunches for preschool or daycare a little less painful with some tips from our expert and pediatric dietitian Vanessa Thornton. She shares the easy-to-follow formula she uses when packing for her kids, as well as some healthy, no-cook options to add to your lunch rotation.

In this Ask an Expert, we ask Sydney Bassard, Speech & Language Pathologist, and the instructor for our speech classes, when a parent should be concerned about their child’s speech and language development. Question: When should I be worried about speech/language development?  Sydney’s Answer: The biggest question I get asked is, “When should I be worried about my child’s speech and language development?”    First, if you have any concerns about your children’s milestone dev