If I had known about the risks that lubricants pose when you're trying to conceive, I wouldn't have used one. Here's what I know now, and ideas on alternatives.
Heading to a baby shower? Give a gift that will satisfy mom, baby, and your wallet! From a colorful play pad to a nifty bottle drying rack, these practical essentials and fun accessories, all under $20, are sure to delight the mom-to-be!
If there's a special mom-to-be on your holiday list, save the baby gifts for next year and treat her to something just for her. Our list includes gifts both fun (peanut butter & pickle ice cream) and practical (a digital SLR camera), and starts at $15.
Are you looking for unique girl names? We asked parents to share the most unusual girl names they've ever heard, then selected ten with particularly special meanings. Click through for inspiration, then share your ideas in the comments!
Looking for unique boy names? We asked moms on Facebook to share the most unusual names they've heard and their ideas flooded in! Click through to gather some unique ideas and to learn the special meanings of nine boys' names you rarely hear anymore.
From a formula prep machine to a breast feeding support backpack, these 94 new products from the ABC Kids Expo will hit shelves this coming year. Many are sure to make life with a little one easier, and the rest are just plain fun. Get a sneak peek!
Looking for some cool baby boy names? We’ve rounded up some great ideas, from old-school and modern boy names to names with special meanings. Find out what moms think of these names, and where they come from.
There are so many different baby carriers available that it's tough to know which one's the best to buy. It can really help to hear what other moms think. Here are four things you should think about before you buy, plus specific product recommendations.
Is it possible to love another child as much as your first? Circle of Moms members share the truth about the unique worries that come with having another child.
With baby comes more "stuff" than a mom-to-be ever dreamed necessary, and it can be hard to decide what's actually worth the cost. To help, we've round up some of our favorite baby products of all time. Take a look, and tell us what we're missing!
Congratulations, you’re having a boy! Among the first decisions you’ll have to make as the parent of a son is whether or not to circumcise. Here are four factors to consider as you decide what to do.
Shopping for a new baby, or for a shower? Safety standards change rapidly! Here’s a list of 4 “don’ts” for buying bedding, gear, and gadgets for the youngest among us.
Invited to a baby shower and short on cash? These ten gifts are all adorable — and each costs $20 or less! From tiny booties to a cozy, machine-washable elephant blanket, these special gifts are sure to bring a big "Aww!" from the new mom!
Naming kids is so hard. You're sending them off into the world, branded forever by the name you choose for them. People will make assumptions about them and form their whole opinion around them based just on that first name. Talk about pressure!
What’s it like to be a mom when – either by circumstance or by choice - you don’t have a mom of your own to lean on? Here, we share experiences and advice from other "motherless moms," on finding the support you need to be a great mom.
From calm and dreamy nurseries to one-of-a-kind kids' rooms filled with chalkboard walls, beautiful book displays, and even a trapeze, the following 36 rooms are seriously inspirational — not to mention adorable. Keep clicking to find your favorite!
I'm not one of those women who love being pregnant, so I've got a go-to list of four items that alleviate the heartburn, thirst, sleeplessness, and stretch marks, and that help me focus on the one part I do like: having the baby soon!
I am a "been there done that mom" (which sounds so much better than "older mom") and I have learned so many things I wish I had known back when I was a new mom. Here are eight that are indispensable.
Cloth diapering can sound daunting to a newbie, but moms who are experienced with them reassure that the equipment and cleanup process are not complicated to learn. Here they offer four tips that make cloth diapering as easy as using disposables.
Some moms are disappointed to discover that their second baby is the same gender as the first, but I'm thrilled to be having two girls. Why? Sisters loves each other like family but take on the world together as friends. And that's just the beginning.
Get your umbrellas ready! From a "Goodnight Moon"-inspired celebration and an airline-themed gathering to a "sprinkle" (light shower) for an experienced mom, we've found perfect baby shower themes for every friend you have who has a little one on the way.
I had every intention of being an earth momma when I became pregnant with my son. I wanted to do things naturally and according to the way nature intended it. But he barely made it and I didn’t get to hold him until he was 20 days old. Still, I was elate
Looking for easy ways to decorate your nursery? These seven ideas are simple and affordable, but still make a big visual impact. (Bonus: Enter the contest at the end of the slideshow for your chance to win a $2500 WalMart gift card!)
