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Newborns are scary little creatures. But there’s got to be a better way to monitor baby’s vitals than standing over the crib all night. Owlet found it. And they made it adorable. WHAT WE LOVE The infant Smart Sock uses pulse oximetry—the same technology found in the device hospitals put on your finger—to track baby’s heart rate and oxygen levels. If baby stops breathing or if vitals drop, you’ll be notified right away; the Base Station (a small disk you can place right by your bed) will flash red and set off an alarm...

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My most visceral bout of abdominal pain in pregnancy woke me in the middle of the night. I was 3,000 miles from home on vacation, six months pregnant with my first child and unable to go back to sleep after two excruciating stabs of pain hit my right side. It felt like something inside was ripping, although it only lasted for a second or two. I caught my breath—my husband was snoring beside me—and sat there expectantly, waiting for more....

In May 2016, I was five months pregnant and trying to figure out the cost of childbirth. Here in Georgia, my choices were a “baby-friendly” hospital, a traditional hospital, or at home. A birth center has opened here since then, but I didn’t have that option at the time. My friend Allison in Minneapolis, on the other hand, had a choice between a home birth, a hospital, or one of many birth centers in her area....

If you’re expecting triplets or more, it’s almost certain that your babies will be delivered via c-section, so their positioning for labor is a nonissue. (It’s very difficult to monitor the babies in the womb while one baby is being delivered, so most OBs will eliminate vaginal delivery as an option.) But if you’re birthing twins, there may be a chance you can deliver vaginally. If this is the case, baby A (the one that’s coming out first) should be in a vertex position, which means head down and facing your side in the womb, but will come out facing your back....

The Bump presents Where In the World Is The Bump, a series of summer travel guides featuring tips, favorite picks and insider know-how from local moms for families looking to visit their cities this season. From the best baby-friendly restaurants to preschooler-approved playgrounds, savvy packing lists and more, you’ll get all the honest, parent-proven advice you need to plan your trip. Hi, I’m Jacey Duprie. My husband, Grant Leavitt, and I have been married for over seven years, and we recently welcomed our daughter June Marion, who’s now 3 months old, to the family....

Thought you’d never see the day we were using remote-controlled sperm to make a baby? Welp, that day has come, friends. Researchers in Germany say that they’ve created remote-controlled sperm that can help more couples conceive. The " spermbots ," as they’re so affectionately called , are made by catching sperm cells in nanotubes and fabricating them onto a wafer (or a “chip). Once the spermbots have been fed into the tubes, they’re guided by a magnet to the egg, which increases a couple’s chance of getting pregnant....

A Belgian doctor tried to find a correlation between IVF treatment and weather. Nothing. So he looked at the weather a month before the actual date of treatment. And that changed everything. “The month before is what’s important, because that’s when the egg is already starting to grow and mature,” says Dr. Frank Vandekerckhove, a reproduction specialist at University Hospital Ghent, explaining that exposure to more sunshine, higher temperatures and less rain boost IVF odds by 35 percent....

And the Winner Is: Aquaphor 3 in 1 Diaper Rash Cream If you think diaper rash comes with the territory, you haven’t tried this cream from Aquaphor. The 3-in-1 solution works as a protective barrier that shields baby’s sensitive bum skin from a wet diaper, preventing irritation from appearing in the first place. Of course, if baby does develop a rash or redness, this formula with 15 percent zinc oxide will calm and heal in a jiffy....

And the Winner Is: UppaBaby Cruz V2 You’ve got places to go and people to see—and baby does too. And whether you’re going for a quick stroll around the block or running endless errands around town, the UppaBaby Cruz V2 will transport your mini mover and shaker in serious style. Function meets fashion with this smooth-operating stroller that can be used with a car seat, bassinet or infant insert from day one....

Imagine a world in which new moms could resume their careers, but on their own time. Now, meet The Second Shift, a new website that pairs moms who left their professional careers with companies looking to hire freelancers and consultants. The company was founded almost a year ago by two friends and mothers, Jenny Galluzzo and Gina Hadley. They started out with one simple goal: to create part time work for women with experience in finance and marketing....

By now we all know the drill: When packing a carry-on for an upcoming flight, you either leave the liquids out or make sure they’re in containers no bigger than 3.4 ounces and stored in a clear, quart-size Ziploc. But when you have a baby, suddenly that liquids rule looks a lot more daunting. Maybe you’re flying with your child and their bottles of formula—or maybe you’re a breastfeeding mom who has a stash of pumped milk to bring home....

Resistance to the crib? Sleep inhibitors? Night separation anxiety? See all baby Q&As Sound familiar? Baby’s personality and temperament are starting to show. Whether he’s laid-back and shy or energetic and outgoing, this is your time to get to know him. The best part? Spotting the characteristics he inherited from you! To-do: Clean baby’s new teeth Talk to other mommies in your area Be baby’s playmate [tip] If baby starts biting you, pull him away, firmly say, “No biting,” and then distract him with something else....

Who doesn’t love a good fairy tale? In fact, we’re still oohing over the magical Disney princess maternity photos a group of expectant moms staged. Then there’s the photo shoot featuring a series of very adorable pint-sized princesses snoozing away. With the Disney classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrating its 80th anniversary on Dec. 21, it’s a great excuse to look at a bunch of too-cute babies dressed as, you guessed it, the fairest of ‘em all, Snow White....

There’s a lot of nail-biting, stress-inducing news peppering our collective Facebook feeds these days, which means we need funny, sweet, downright entertaining parenting videos more than ever. And this year, we were in luck. We’ve gathered up some of our favorite videos-gone-viral of 2017. Prepare to feel the feels all over again. The Best Baby Interruption of All Time It’s impossible to highlight the best viral parenting videos of 2017 without mentioning the by now world-famous interview interruption: A prancing toddler and her infant sibling (seated in a wheeled baby-walker) epically crash their dad’s live, on-air interview with BBC News....

Finding out you’re expecting is incredibly exciting, and you may be waiting with bated breath for that first prenatal appointment. Of course, it can be absolutely gut-wrenching to visit your OB or midwife and learn that your pregnancy isn’t viable. Early pregnancy loss is common and happens for various reasons; one potential cause is a blighted ovum. If you’ve been diagnosed with a blighted ovum—also sometimes referred to as anembryonic gestation or an anembryonic pregnancy—you probably need some time to process your loss....

The great debate has been reopened. Once again, how much tuna pregnant women should eat is up in the air. In June, the FDA proposed pregnant women should eat between 8-12 ounces of low-mercury fish per week, which can include light canned tuna (but only up to 6 oz. of tuna). But by August, Consumer Reports sided against the FDA, urging pregnant women not to eat any tuna at all. They cited the risk of high-mercury seafood on babies’ brains and nervous systems, along with the lack of clarity surrounding low-mercury options....

Pros • Can plug into the wall to save on batteries • Swing position rotates with the push of a button • Includes a mobile to keep baby engaged and entertained Cons • The legs take up a lot of floor space • No memory settings for favorite speeds or sounds Bottom Line This swing is a must-have for all parents. We feel comfortable knowing baby is soothed and safe when strapped in the swing while my husband and I are preparing dinner or taking a break on the couch....

Just because your baby doesn’t understand a word you’re saying doesn’t mean story time is in vain. In fact, doctors are going to start recommending it. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced on Tuesday that literacy promotion will become a big part of pediatric primary care. The AAP is asking that its 62,000 member pediatricians advocate for reading aloud every time a child visits the doctor’s office. What’s the point?...

Zinc How much: 11 mg per day Why: Zinc is linked to a lowered risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, and prolonged labor. It prevents intrauterine growth retardation as well. Try: Baked beans are a great choice; you’ll get 2.9 mg for each half-cup serving. Folic acid How much: 600 micrograms per day Why: Even before you get pregnant, you should start increasing this one. Doing so cuts your risk of birth defects....