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And the Winner Is: Tubby Todd Dream Cream Baby is your dream come true. And this rich cream from Tubby Todd will keep your little one feeling, well, dreamy, to say the least. Massage into baby’s delicate skin, and the luxe lotion will work its magic to deeply and gently provide soothing hydration. We adore how this plant-based cream is packed with natural extracts and ingredients, such as shea butter, citrus and mint....

Busy parents have a lot on their plate—especially when it comes to mealtimes. And while we all want the very best for our kids, it’s hard to find the time to source, prep and cook healthy meals for our growing brood. So if your baby is ready to move onto solid foods, you might want to opt for a baby food delivery service. A baby food subscription will take the hassle out of family dinners by dishing up healthy and balanced (not to mention tasty!...

Ashley Graham is the mom bestie we all want (and strive to be). The model, mogul and mama is as real and relatable as they come, and she’s not afraid to tell it like it is—about everything from diaper blowouts to squeezing in sex. (We told you: Total bestie vibes.) And while she’s often referred to as a body-positivity icon, we’ll go a step further and say she’s the parenting paragon we all need....

The parental leave discussion continues, this time from dad’s point of view. Taking a look at new dads, Boston College Center for Work & Family released The New Dad: A Portrait of Today’s Father this week. Yesterday, we told you about how dads feel about their roles as parents and their work/life balance based on information from that report. And today, we’re narrowing in on the subject of paternity leave. Nationally, 89 percent of dads think it’s important that an employer provide paid paternity leave....

When it comes to combating (and preventing) diaper rash, your best weapon is the highest concentration of zinc oxide you can find. All natural ingredients are an added bonus, and Burt’s Bees is still the only ointment on the market to tout both—making it our pick for a second year running. What We Love Burt’s Bees boasts a whopping 40 percent zinc oxide concentration (the next closest is less than half that) to create a protective barrier that doesn’t rub off and heals fast 100 percent all-natural ingredients like almond oil, shea butter and lavender mean you know exactly what you’re putting on baby’s bottom...

As adults, we know what it’s like to need our own space. Whether it’s a home office to work, a special place to relax with a coffee and read, or a place to entertain hobbies, having a dedicated space of your own is vital for productivity and relaxation. Children are no different. They also need their own area for play and exploration. Ideally, play spaces for children should be zones where they are exposed to choices that allow them to discover and learn through play....

We know, we know. All those bottles piling up on the kitchen counter are getting overwhelming, and you feel like all you’re doing is cleaning and prepping them. And don’t even get us started on those middle-of-the-night feedings. Skip the sterilization While there are gadgets and gizmos on the market claiming to make bottle-feeding easier and more sterile, “it’s not necessary to sterilize bottles and artificial nipples every time,” says Cheryl Hardin, MD, pediatrician at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston....

Welcome to your third trimester! With the end nearly in sight, you may be wondering what finishing touches on baby’s development take place during the final countdown to labor and delivery. There are some exciting milestones that come with fetal development in the third trimester—baby gains more weight and becomes the cute, cuddly little person you’re eager to meet. Here, we asked two experts what you need to know about baby’s development as you approach your due date....

A lot of women are nervous to tell their boss they’re expecting, worrying taking maternity leave will somehow hurt their career. You might fear that your boss and colleagues will no longer think of you as competent and ambitious, and that whatever momentum your career has gathered will suddenly take a dive. There are, sadly, people in the workplace who discriminate against pregnant women (despite it being illegal). A viral tweet back in 2014 reported an overheard conversation between IBM-hiring managers about not wanting to hire young women, because they’ll just “get themselves pregnant, again and again and again....

The brains of most children haven’t developed the skills it takes to read until around age five or six. It’s possible that your toddler will pick it up sooner, but giving her reading lessons generally won’t speed up the process. It’s never too early, however, to get her prepared — and excited — for her reading days. And the best way to do that is to read to her. Make the reading experience interactive by letting her pick out the book she wants you to read, holding the book in a way that she can see the pictures clearly, and asking her to point to the recognizable items on each page....

The furthest thing from your mind in the delivery room? Delivering yet another baby. To help new moms take charge of their family planning, some insurance plans are covering birth control implants like IUDs immediately after birth. Because of expanding Medicaid coverage nationwide, the service has jumped from being available in zero states to 19 states in just three years. Still, availability was only part of the reason IUDs were rather inaccessible....

They say no two pregnancies are the same. That’s certainly been the case with me. When I became pregnant with my first child four years ago, my husband and I hadn’t been trying for a baby and were surprised to conceive so easily. Once I got over some initial anxiety about first-time motherhood, I didn’t have a care in the world. I went about my 14-hour-a-day job as I would’ve pre-pregnancy and never made an excuse or “pulled the pregnancy card....

It’s normal to feel conflicted, guilty, worried (okay, neurotic!) about leaving your infant in someone else’s care while you work. It’s also normal to change your mind — after all, you made the decision to go back to work before you met, and fell head over heels for, your little one. While the financial implications of working vs. staying home loom large, you also need to think about your marriage, your support network, your career path, and your own personality and needs....

Babies — breastfed or formula-fed — with parents who smoke are more likely to experience pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, ear infections, sinus infections, eye irritation, and croup than babies who aren’t exposed to smoke. (Babies can be exposed through breast milk, being in the room with someone who is smoking, or even by inhaling the irritants left hanging around on clothes and furniture.) Babies with smoking parents are also more likely to die of SIDS, more likely to be colicky, have lower levels of HDL (good cholesterol), get sick more often, and are more likely to smoke when they get older....

The Bump: Did you always want to breastfeed? Tracy Anderson: I am probably the biggest breastfeeding advocate around. I have an almost 15-year-old son and I nursed him for three years. So, it was never a question when I became pregnant with my daughter, Penny, whether I would breastfeed or not. TB: Why are you such a big advocate? Is it the health benefits? TA: I absolutely think that there are incidences where women can’t breastfeed, and I am in no way judging any mother’s path....

Our 8-month-old daughter’s first tooth has started to show itself in her otherwise gummy smile. Of course, I initially noticed it when she began to twist my nipple back and forth and graze that jagged little spike against my skin while nursing. I’d be lying if I said those quick and occasional twinges of pain haven’t made me question whether or not we’ll make it to her first birthday before calling it quits....

Be Consistent You probably know this by now: Toddlers often throw fits when you’ve told them they’re not allowed to do or have something, or when you want them to do something they don’t want to (like leave the playground!). One solution is to create ground rules up front. Tell your child that if you say it’s time to leave the playground, they must leave the playground. Make it known that resistance isn’t going to change that....

And the Winner Is: Little Feminist Nurturing positive traits—like empathy, tolerance and kindness—is an important aspect of parenting. Diversifying your bookshelf is one of the best ways to raise kids who embrace all races, ethnicities, genders and family structures. Of course, books still need to be age-appropriate and engaging in order to capture your child’s attention. Finding it difficult to source stories that meet the mark? Check out Little Feminist, an inclusive book club for babies, toddlers and big kids....

With the challenges of parenting in a pandemic, many families have faced the reality of taking on two full time jobs. Working from home while caring for little ones is challenging at best. However, some key takeaways from the Montessori Method can help you and your child navigate your days with (some) ease. Specifically, curating your child’s environment for independent play is ideal for their development as they are able to make decisions, problem solve and achieve accomplishments all on their own....