Parent Blog

Your baby first steps can be some of the most amazing and unforgettable moments of parenthood. A ‘lot of parents want to know when their baby is going to start walking, and what are the signs that it’s going to happen soon. At a very young age, your baby improves their muscle strength so that they can gradually prepare their selves to take their...

  When you’re a new parent and your baby cries it can be a bit overwhelming. You may be wondering why is my baby crying? Crying is a normal part of a baby’s growth and development. Crying is your baby's way of expressing to you that they need comfort, something is wrong and they need attention. Occasionally it’s easy to figure out what your...

  Every baby is unique, and how often your baby goes can differ from day to day. When it comes to how often you should be changing diapers, we advocate about every two to three hours if your baby is a newborn, and less habitually when they get older because their feeding schedule is adjusted to solid foods, which may mean fewer wet diapers,...

  Most babies wake up at night. And although some superhero babies sleep 10-12 hours straight starting around 3-4 months of age, most infants wake up during the night and cry out for their parents. There are scientific reasons and some developmental and behavioral explanations for these awakenings. I spoke with my friend Dr. Maida Chen, a pediatric pulmonologist, mother to three and director of...

Cotton or cellulose fluff, cost savings or convenience, laundry or landfill: For some new parents, choosing between using cloth or disposable diapers can feel like a big decision. How do you know which kind of diaper will work best for your family?   Advocates for both cloth and disposable diapers make strident and often conflicting claims about the benefits and drawbacks of each. Depending...