1st Year (Baby & You)

Your baby’s first year is full of milestones—and so is yours. Find guidance on newborn care, feeding, and sleep, while also supporting your postpartum body, emotions, and well-being.

Baby Feeding

Learn all about how to provide the best nutritional support for your baby's growth, development, and overall health.

Baby Feeding

When Is It Safe for Your Baby to Drink Cow’s Milk?

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Mother feeding a baby meat for the first time with a spoon.

Baby Feeding

How and When Can You Safely Give Meat to Your Baby?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Honey dipper and a small bowl of honey, representing the fact that babies can't eat honey before they're 1.

Baby Feeding

Why Can’t Babies Have Honey at First (And When Can They Have It)?

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

A baby who was started on the baby-led weaning approach sitting in a high chair, eating finger foods.

Baby Feeding

Baby-Led Weaning: How to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

An adult feeding a spoonful of yogurt to a baby sitting in a highchair.

Baby Feeding

When and How to Introduce Yogurt to Your Baby

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

A mom holding her baby with one arm while feeding him formula.

Baby Feeding

How Long Is Formula Good For? Preparation and Storage Tips

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Body After Baby

Navigate postpartum recovery with tips on healing, managing physical changes, and caring for your body in the months after birth.

Woman with postpartum preeclampsia holding her head while struggling with a headache.

Body After Baby

Postpartum Preeclampsia: What It Is, Symptoms, and Treatment

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

New mother experiencing the "baby blues" while holding her newborn.

Body After Baby

What Are the “Baby Blues” After Pregnancy?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

A nutritious meal of chicken, vegetables, and eggs.

Body After Baby

Your Postpartum Diet: Breastfeeding, Weight Loss, and Tips

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Mother holding her baby while working out as part of her postpartum weight loss plan.

Body After Baby

Postpartum Weight Loss: Timeline, Diet, and Tips

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Woman sitting on her bed clutching her stomach and experiencing postpartum cramping.

Body After Baby

Postpartum Cramping: Causes, How Long It Lasts, and How to Get Relief

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Mother holding her baby despite suffering from mommy wrist.

Body After Baby

Mommy’s Wrist (Mother’s Thumb): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Breastfeeding

Gain essential knowledge and skills to nurture your baby through a nutritionally rich feeding experience.

Breastfeeding

Mastitis and Breastfeeding: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Diet: What to Eat and Avoid for a Healthy Baby

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Breastfeeding

Clogged Milk Ducts: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat Them

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

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Breastfeeding

Power Pumping: A Guide to Boosting Your Breast Milk Supply

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Breastfeeding

What Are Milk Blebs and How Do You Treat Them?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

A baby lying in his mom's arms, drinking breast milk from a bottle his mom is holding.

Breastfeeding

Everything You Need to Know About Safely Storing Your Baby’s Milk

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Development & Milestones

Find out everything to expect about your baby's physical, cognitive, and emotional growth in his first year.

Development & Milestones

When Is It Safe for Your Baby to Go on Swings?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

A newborn lying on a blanket with his arms extended after being startled.

Development & Milestones

The Newborn Startle or Moro Reflex: Causes, Tests, and Timeline

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

A mother sitting on the floor and telling her baby "no."

Development & Milestones

When Do Babies Understand What “No” Means?

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

A father holding his little girl while her mother encourages her to talk.

Development & Milestones

When Do Babies Start Talking? Speech Milestones to Watch Out For

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Close view of a newborn baby stretching his arms out, showing some of his developing bones.

Development & Milestones

How Many Bones Does Your Baby Have?

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Baby crying in his crib as a result of separation anxiety.

Development & Milestones

Separation Anxiety in Babies: Tips for Night and Day

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Newborn Body Care

Understand how to take care of your newborn and keep him healthy and safe with tips from experts.

Newborn Body Care

Types of Diaper Rash and How to Treat and Prevent Them

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Woman overfeeding her baby, which will cause him to spit up.

Newborn Body Care

Why Do Babies Spit Up, and What Causes It?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Worried mother examining the baby acne on her child's back.

Newborn Body Care

What Is Baby Acne? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Mother holding her newborn baby while looking at one of his moles.

Newborn Body Care

Moles on Babies: When They Appear and What They Look Like

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Baby with Epstein pearls lying on his back.

Newborn Body Care

Epstein Pearls: What the White Spots on Your Baby’s Gums Are

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Newborn Body Care

Your Baby’s Apgar Score: What Is It, and What’s a Good Score?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Sleep

Establish a healthy sleep routine for your baby to ensure restful nights and boost his growth and development.

Sleep

Colic in Babies: Symptoms, Causes and Solutions

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Sleep

Why Your Baby Won’t Sleep and What You Can Do

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Sleep

When Do Babies Start Sleeping Through the Night?

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Dad lying on the bed with his newborn who has a short wake window.

Sleep

Wake Windows by Age: How to Help Your Baby Sleep Better

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Sleep

“Cry-It-Out” Sleep Training: Is It Right for Your Baby?

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

A fussy baby lying on his back with his eyes shut and mouth open as if crying.

Sleep

Sleep Regressions: When & Why They Happen, and How to Cope

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

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