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People Call Couple Out for Having a ‘Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Party’ for Baby’s Gender Reveal

Paige Sheffield — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:58:28 +0000

Gender reveal parties are controversial for many reasons. Some people believe that gender reveals reinforce gender stereotypes and gender essentialism. Additionally, the pressure to have an interesting gender reveal party has caused some people to experiment with dangerous, life-threatening stunts just to let their loved ones (and maybe social media followers) know whether they’re expecting […]

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Mom Was Told Her Baby Wouldn’t Live Past 17 Weeks — Now Her ‘Miracle’ Baby Is a Thriving Toddler

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 20:46:00 +0000

Being pregnant is a beautiful and terrifying experience. A mom took to Instagram to share the story of her toddler, who was born at 29 weeks. When she was 17 weeks pregnant, doctors told her that she had no amniotic fluid left and that her pregnancy was likely not viable. Despite the doctor’s warnings, the […]

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How Olympian & Mom of 3 Shawn Johnson East Protects Her Baby From RSV During Cold & Flu Season

Veronica Wells-Puoane — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:43:19 +0000

Shawn Johnson East first tumbled into our collective consciousness as a gymnast and Olympic medalist. Today, the 32-year-old is a mother of three. With each child, Johnson East has had a different experience with the respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV. Her eldest daughter, Drew Hazel East, was the first to catch it. […]

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17 Best Useful Gift Ideas for Expecting Parents

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:01:00 +0000

Becoming a brand-new parent is full of a lot of unknowns and unexpected stresses. We’re thrown into getting to know a new person who doesn’t even know themselves yet, and with that comes a lot of troubleshooting, some tears, and conversations with friends and family members who have gone down this road before. As new […]

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Influencer Francesca Farago Sparks Controversy After Revealing Twin Babies’ Unique Names

Nicole Pomarico — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:06:00 +0000

Picking out the name of your baby-to-be can be a daunting task, and in the end, everyone has such different tastes in baby names that we’re bound not to love them all. Some new parents choose to stick to the trends, whereas others go so far in the other direction that it leaves people asking […]

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Parents Find ‘Horrifying’ Video of Nanny Appearing To Abuse 2-Month-Old Baby

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:26:07 +0000

For parents, the decision to hire outside child care for an infant is a difficult one. Often, they don’t have a choice in the decision; most adults have to work full-time jobs. And a lot of parents don’t have family who live nearby to pitch in with child care. Hiring a relative stranger is often […]

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North Carolina Mom Charged in Baby’s Unsafe Sleeping Death

Michelle Stein — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 23:23:19 +0000

Safe sleep is of utmost importance when it comes to babies. Not following the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics can have dire consequences. Tragically, a North Carolina mom was recently charged following her baby’s death due to unsafe sleeping conditions. In recent decades, doctors and parenting experts have stressed the importance […]

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Bring Babies to the Holiday Table With These Best Products

Bethany Braun-Silva — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:24:00 +0000

Feeding time can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging moments in your baby’s day. Whether you’re navigating the first days of breastfeeding, introducing bottles, or transitioning to solid foods, having the right baby feeding essentials on hand can make all the difference. As parents, we want to ensure feeding time is not only […]

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Mom of 9 Plans To Have 12 Kids Because She Doesn’t Want To ‘Waste’ Husband’s Good Genes

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:34:13 +0000

Big families are always an interesting topic of conversation. Many people can’t fathom having more than a few kids for an assortment of reasons. But people with big families usually have their reasons. One woman in China is choosing to have a big family for a specific reason. The mom believes that her husband’s genetics […]

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Mom Surprised Her Baby Was Quiet in the Car Catches Him Busy Making a Big Purchase on the iPad

Colleen Thomas — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:45:55 +0000

As moms, we know babies and long car rides don’t always mix. We can have everything perfect for them, from the temperature to the music to their favorite toys, and they will still find a reason to scream. Thanks to modern technology like tablets and video streaming, parents can often prevent major meltdowns. But when […]

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