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.

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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.

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Body After Baby

7 Best Exercises to Treat Diastasis Recti After Pregnancy

Medically Reviewed by: Lisa Valle, DO, FACOG

A new mother carrying her baby, while feeling overwhelmed as a result of postpartum depression.

Body After Baby

What Is Postpartum Depression? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Body After Baby

Sex After Childbirth: How Long Should You Wait?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

A woman with a clogged Montgomery gland breastfeeding her baby.

Body After Baby

Understanding Montgomery Glands: What Are Those Bumps on Your Areolas?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Woman holding her head in her hands as she struggles to calm her postpartum rage.

Body After Baby

Postpartum Rage: Causes, Symptoms, and Care Tips

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

A woman holds a sanitary pad in one hand and a calendar in the other, trying to work out when she'll get her first period after pregnancy.

Body After Baby

Navigating Your First Postpartum Period: What Will It Be Like, and When Will You Get It?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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.

A young baby lying on her stomach, symbolizing the age when babies become less vulnerable to sudden infant death syndrome.

Development & Milestones

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Risks and Prevention

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Close-up of a smiling baby boy's face after he's started teething.

Development & Milestones

When Do Babies Start Teething and How Can You Help?

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Baby babbling and smiling up at his mom.

Development & Milestones

When Do Babies Usually Start Babbling?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Toddler sitting on the potty, holding up a ply of toilet paper with a roll tossed on the floor next to him.

Development & Milestones

17 Signs Your Toddler Is Ready for Potty Training

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Toddler standing on rug and tugging down down his pull-up diaper.

Development & Milestones

What Should You Do if Your Toddler Refuses to Potty Train?

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Woman holding her baby while looking at a baby tracker app on her phone.

Development & Milestones

What Are the Best Baby Tracking Apps in 2025?

Medically Reviewed by: Wong Mun Yew, MBBS

Newborn Body Care

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

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

Mother lightly dipping baby in filled bathtub while supporting his head above the water.

Newborn Body Care

How Often Should You Bathe Your Newborn?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Gassy baby crying before being given gripe water.

Newborn Body Care

Gripe Water: Side Effects, Dosage, and How to Use It

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Sleep

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

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

A smiling baby lying on his side on a big pillow.

Sleep

When Can Your Baby Safely Sleep With a Pillow?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

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