Baby

As a mom who breastfed three babies that flat-out rejected bottles, I can confirm—just because a baby is hungry doesn’t mean they’ll take whatever you offer. My little ones acted personally insulted whenever someone tried to give them a bottle, even if it was filled with breastmilk. Offended. Furious. Spittin’ mad. It wasn’t a pleasant experience. Parents and caregivers often try various tricks to get a breastfed baby to accept […]

Baby names used to come from royalty, religious figures, or family traditions—maybe a nature-inspired choice if parents were feeling bold. But today, names are influenced by everything from viral moments to pop culture icons, turning newborns into little time capsules of the year they were born. BabyCenter recently analyzed the names registered on its app to predict the biggest trends for 2025, and some of the results might surprise you.

Flash floods can be terrifying, especially when they strike unexpectedly during a heavy downpour. Roads that seem safe one moment can turn into dangerous traps the next, leaving drivers with little time to react. For one father in England, a sudden flood turned into a life-or-death situation when his car, with his 11-month-old son inside, started sinking. Andre Randles was on his way home with his baby, Luca, when road

Parenting has evolved significantly over the past century, with more moms in the workforce than ever before. In the U.S., where parental leave is often short, childcare providers play a crucial role in supporting working families. Finding a caregiver who treats your child with love and attention can feel like winning the lottery. That’s why a video shared by mom Lauren Pontiff, capturing her baby’s daycare provider’s heartwarming reaction to

There’s a common misconception that only certain people can have light-colored eyes or specific hair textures naturally. For those on the receiving end of these assumptions, it can be exhausting and frustrating to constantly justify their features. Cheryl Neufville has been facing this kind of scrutiny since the day her daughter was born—all because her dark-skinned Black baby has striking crystal-blue eyes. Tired of the accusations and disbelief, Neufville took

Giving birth is a life-changing moment, but for mothers who experience infant loss, it becomes a heartbreaking tragedy. To provide comfort during this unimaginable grief, a compassionate labor and delivery nurse has found a way to ensure these mothers don’t leave the hospital empty-handed. In a viral TikTok video, the nurse shares how she creates handmade keepsakes weighted to match the baby’s birth weight. “POV: Your patient just gained an

Parents Swear by ‘The Happy Song’ for Instantly Calming Crying Babies Every parent knows the struggle—sometimes babies cry for reasons that aren’t immediately clear. You check the usual suspects—hunger, tiredness, discomfort—but even after addressing all the basics, the wailing continues. That’s when you start getting creative: bouncing, rocking, singing, going outside—anything to soothe them. Now, thanks to a group of researchers and musician Imogen Heap, there’s another trick to add

Choosing a baby name is a big decision for parents. Names can be beautiful, meaningful, trendy, or unique, and the process of picking one often comes with a lot of thought. But one question sparks debate: Is it ever wrong to choose a name someone you know has already used? While parents are free to name their child whatever they like, there are certain unspoken rules of etiquette. If an

When gymnasts pull off gravity-defying splits, we know it takes years of training and dedication. But when a baby hovers midair in an almost identical position? There’s probably a patch of grass involved. Yes, grass. The same soft, harmless, perfectly normal ground covering that most adults don’t think twice about. But for some babies, it might as well be molten lava. It turns out, a good number of tiny humans

Learning to swim can be intimidating for kids. They’re stepping into the unknown, and the water can feel overwhelming. But one swim instructor has found a heartwarming way to help little swimmers push through their fears. Tyler Reed, owner of Triton Aquatic Training in Tampa, Florida, recently went viral for his unique approach: the “mermaid mantra.” The mantra is simple but powerful: “I’m big. I’m brave. I’m beautiful.” In a