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Tinyhood only recommends products that we genuinely love and are vetted by experts. If you buy something through links on our site, we may earn a commission. When it’s time to start potty training, you won’t just need to prepare you and your child emotionally, there is also some physical preparation you can do to make the process as smooth as possible. From the best potty seats and stools, to the best books about the potty and more, the list of products can feel a bit overwhelming. That’s why we’ve rounded up all the best potty training gear you’ll need

With potty training, timing is everything. Starting too early, or pushing a child who isn’t ready to start, will only prolong the process and increase frustration on both sides.So, what does “ready to potty train” look like? Well, biologically speaking, it largely depends on their age, which usually comes between 24 and 30 months. This is when they gain control over their pelvic floor muscles allowing them to develop a strong and accurate sense of their urges—this part is hard for us to see from the outside, but, thankfully, children also give other, more developmental signs they are ready as well.According to Quiara Smith, Pediatric Occupatio

Like many parents, you may be wondering when to start potty training your child. Learning to use the potty independently is a milestone just like any other. But it can feel more intimidating for us parents, than, say, learning to sit on their own, or learning to walk. So many questions run through our mind — When do we start potty training? How do I prepare them for success? What do I actually need to do to teach them? 

Read on as Tinyhood mom Amanda B. reflects on her experience preparing for childbirth, and what she wishes she had known from the start.When I was pregnant, I had a ton of anxiety about giving birth. There were so many “what-if’s”… What if I can’t handle the pain? What if I tear? What if my epidural doesn’t work?  I kn

When it comes to babies and young toddlers, it’s hard to know which sleep issues are “just a phase” and which need a little bit of intervention. Certainly, there are plenty of sleep phases (hi, 4-month sleep regression!) that we as parents often just have to power through, but if your baby is consistently having one (or more!) of the below sleep issues, it’s a pretty good sign that they would benefit from some parental guidance in the form of sleep training.

“The only way they’re gonna sleep is if you let them cry-it-out.” If you are a parent struggling with sleep, chances are you’ve gotten this advice from your own parents, friends, books, or random blog posts on the Internet (oh hey there!). But is that advice actually good advice?  First, let’s look at what the science says. Sinc

Sleep regressions. They’re like the parental boogie man, always lurking just around the corner, waiting to snatch your hard-won shut-eye… or are they?  We asked our baby & toddler sleep expert Natalie Willes to give us the 411 on sleep regressions, and she had a surprising answer. Truth is… most sleep regressions aren&r

For some, bedtime is the sweetest part of every day. For others… not so much. If you’re in the latter camp and finding b

Let’s cut to the chase: if you are reading this article, you are probably looking for ways to get your baby sleeping through the night or taking longer, more age-appropriate naps. Which means you might be considering sleep training and wondering when’s the right time to begin. 

Tell us if this sounds familiar: your sweet angel baby is sleeping like, well, a sweet angel. They’re down at 7 p.m. and up at 7 a.m. like clockwork.  Then all of a sudden, your baby becomes an early riser, waking at 6 a.m… or 5 a.m.. or even 4 a.m. Early morning wake-ups are one of the most common sleep issues, and they seem to plague even t

No matter how much the world changes, babies stay the same. They eat a lot, they poop a lot, and they sleep, well, not a whole lot. But despite this, many of the basic ways we care for babies have changed over the past 20 to 30 years. That’s all thanks to new science and research surrounding baby development. So for all the expecting new grandparents out there, we wanted to outline exactly what some of those changes are and why, so you can feel confident caring for your new grandchild (and don’t worry, soaking in new baby snuggles is still safe and highly recommended!). 1. Babies are placed on th

Tinyhood only recommends products that we genuinely love and are vetted by experts. If you buy something through links on our site, we may earn a commission.Planning on breastfeeding?  While nursing can be one of the most challenging parts about becoming a new parent, there are definitely some ways you can prepare before your baby is born. This will make things a little less overwhelming in those early days and weeks of the newborn phase.

Note from Tinyhood: Love and need your sleep? We’re with you. While having a newborn does mean (at least for a little while!) you’ll likely be up in the middle of the night, there are ways to make sure you establish healthy sleep habits from the start.  Our online course, Baby 101: The Parenting Prerequisite, teaches expecting parents the skills to understand their

There comes a time in your pregnancy when you have the sudden realization that you will actually have to give birth to that baby you’ve been carrying for the last 9 months. And, whether it’s your first or fourth baby, that can cause some anxiety. The best way to overcome that anxiety is to be prepared. Luckily our Childbirth 101 online course will give you the tools you need to go into labor and delivery with confidence. 

As you inch towards your due date, you’re probably feeling that much more excited to meet your little one…and that much more anxious for your impending labor. If this sounds like you, Tinyhood's online Childbirth 101 course is a must-watch before baby comes. Parents say its the only watch-at-your-own-pace online course that truly prepared them for labor and the postpartum experience...and all the ways it can go.

Meet Dana, a professionally trained IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), who has earned the highest credentials one can pursue in lactation consulting and works at a top-ranked hospital where she has helped thousands of families. She is ivy-league educated with a master’s degree in public health, is a mom of two kids (and two dogs), and enjoys tending to her vegetable garden.

In this Ask an Expert, we ask Dana C., professional IBCLC and instructor for our Breastfeeding 101 course, about breastfeeding with breast implants. Don’t forget to check out our FREE breastfeeding course, as you prepare for your breastfeeding journey. 

By Alena BowenSplashing in streams, boating on the lake, playing at the pool— enjoying the water is one of the highlights of summer, but with a new baby, it can also be a safety concern. Keep reading for everything you need to know to keep your little one safe during warm weather months.

Before you head out on warm weather family adventures and walks with your new baby, it’s super important to know how to keep your baby safe in the heat. Babies love being outdoors, but they cannot fully sweat (your body's way of cooling itself off and regulating body temperature),so they can often suffer heat stroke or get dehydrated much quicker than an older child or adult. They rely on you to keep them cool! Plus, baby skin is extremely delicate, and can burn very easily. 

Cradle cap: the skin condition that somehow manages to sound cute. While its name may be more appealing that its appearance, cradle cap is a common occurrence in babies that usually goes away without medical treatment. Read on for more details on how to identify, treat, and prevent cradle cap in your newborn.  What is cradle cap?&nbsp

Installing a car seat properly gets a lot of attention for good reason. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while most parents and caregivers are confident that they have correctly installed their child’s car seat, almost half (46%) have been installed incorrectly. The good news is that installing a car seat properly has serious benefits: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reports that “using the correct car safety seat or booster seat can hel

Picking out a car seat is one of the most important things that expecting parents can do to prepare for a baby’s arrival. The process is always a lot to navigate, with so many styles and features available, and fewer opportunities to check out your options in person, how can you decide which car seat is best for you?  At Tadpole, we’ve been helping families choose the right car seat for years. Let’s take a look at the different types of car seats and how to determine which one makes sense for your family.

As a parent of a new baby, there is a lot to learn... and it won’t be long before the phrase “tummy time” enters your vocabulary. Tummy time is a great way to support your baby’s development while helping baby explore and become comfortable with the world around them. Before you have your baby, you'll want to know the best tummy time positions to start with in the newborn phase and beyond so you can set your baby up for success. The good news is that our Baby 101: The Parenting Prerequisite course covers all of this and more, including tummy time demonstrations wit

 There’s no other way to say it: the U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis. We are the only developed country with a consistently rising maternal mortality rate, and families of color are suffering disproportionately. In fact, pregnant people of color are 3-4 times more likely to die from complications during pregnancy, birth & postpartum than their white counterparts.

Newborn babies. Caring for such a little body can feel so intimidating at first, and for many parents, umbilical cord care in particular can come with its own set of anxieties. And we get it. It’s not exactly something you have to deal with every day. But good news is, this strange looking little stump is a short-lived part of babyhood and will soon becom