While strollers may seem to have an endless amount of features, there are a few key details to look out for. For a personalized fit, keep in mind safety designs like brake systems and seat belts, a size and weight that your car and home can accommodate, and compatibility with your car seat. We carefully considered design, age, height, and weight limits, safety, material, ease of cleaning, additional features, and value when reviewing products....

When you’re deciding on gardening tools for children, you definitely want to buy products that are durable, age-appropriate, and functional. We carefully considered any age recommendations, design, material, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best kids’ gardening tools so children can safely help plant and dig. We named the Storybook Kids Explorer Club Kids Gardening Tools our top pick because this set includes everything needed for beginner gardeners....

Nursery rugs are great spots for babies and kids to play, so they should be stylish, safe, and durable so your kiddo can move from tummy time to playtime on the same rug. We carefully considered design, material, value, assembly, and any additional features when reviewing products. Here are the best nursery rugs for your lifestyle, budget, and needs. The Pottery Bar Kids Starry Skies Rug earned our top spot because it’s designed to be soft on the feet and comes in a fun pattern....

“At the age of about 3 to 4 years old, kids can be expected to carry a few of their own things when they travel,” explains Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, founder and CEO of the Modern Mamas Club app. “But the most important thing is starting them out with a little bit of responsibility versus having them carry a substantial amount of luggage as they travel.” The ideal luggage for your child will depend on their age and the length and style of your family vacation—plus your budget....

There are a number of reasons why the changes a woman experiences during pregnancy can affect her physical and emotional state, and by extension, her libido. Low Libido in the First Trimester Pregnancy triggers significant hormonal changes in preparation for the birth of your baby. These same changes can elicit feelings of happiness and optimism one day and plunge you into a vortex of anger or despair the next. While these fluctuations are perfectly normal, they can leave you feeling drained and exhausted....

There is almost always a try-out or audition process to join the team. And there is no guarantee of playing time (unlike in recreational leagues where all kids will usually get a chance to play regardless of ability). Travel teams are also sometimes called elite teams, select teams, club teams, or tournament teams. Pros Young athletes can reach a point where they are bored with rec league play. A travel team may be the best way for them to learn new skills, meet expert coaches, progress in their sport, and have fun in the process....

Grandparents are more than just fun caretakers who let your kids watch extra TV and eat dessert before dinner. They can play an important role in raising children. In fact, one study found that kids with involved grandparents had fewer emotional problems or behavior issues. Ahead, learn more about the origin of Grandparents Day, why it’s important, and how you can honor the special grandparents in your lives as well....

But if your grandchild is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you’re probably feeling a mix of emotions. Throughout the years, I’ve held hands with grandparents who are afraid their grandchild would not survive, and I’ve listened to NICU moms and dads explain the wonderful and awful things that their parents do during this experience. I’d like to share some of what I’ve learned, so you can get the inside scoop on some of the do’s and the don’ts when your son or daughter is going through the scary experience of having their baby in the NICU....

Cribs are often one of the first big purchases that parents of twins will make for their babies. They’re also one of the most expensive items for babies, costing anywhere from one hundred to over a thousand dollars—times two for twins! So before buying cribs for twins, parents will want to do their homework and carefully consider their options, especially when money is tight. Before you shop for cribs, here are some important considerations....

Why Finger Feed Finger feeding may be used if: Breastfeeding is stopped temporarily. The baby does not seem to be able to latch on to the breast properly, and thus does not get milk well. (If a lactation aid can be used at the breast, why use finger feeding?). The baby is separated from the mother, for whatever reason. However, in such a situation, a cup is probably a better method of feeding the baby....

However, you’ll also want to take things slow and give your kids the freedom to opt out of social obligations or activities when they need some space. For example, you might say, “I appreciate all your help. However, what I really need right now, more than meals, is for someone to take Johnny to baseball practice on Thursdays.” There’s nothing wrong with being specific about your needs. For example, you could say, “I appreciate your calls, but I just don’t feel like talking right now....

Are you looking for a boy name that speaks to a family tradition or honors a cultural tradition? Or do you want your son to have a completely unique name? Whatever your approach, you’ll find plenty of great options in the following list of the 1,000 most popular baby boy names, as recorded by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The following list reflects the U.S. birth certificate data from 2021....

Lack of Communication Communication is one of the most important aspects of a nanny-parent relationship. You may love your nanny because she is a people pleaser, non-confrontational and a peacekeeper with your children, but these characteristics may be problematic in terms of communication issues A nanny-parent relationship involves people with different backgrounds coming together with a shared goal of successfully raising children. Disappointment and resentment are likely to happen if there isn’t constant and open communication....

Nicknames Contributed by Readers Loli and Pop: A grandmother in search of something different settled on Loli for the grandmother and Pop for the grandfather. Together, of course, they are Lolipop. Jama: Suggested for a super-young grandmother, this grandmother name is just jamming! BooBoo: A grandfather who played peek-a-boo with his grandson ended up being called Booboo. It just so happens that his wife is called Nana, so together they are NanaBooboo....

Although most warts do typically go away on their own and may not require treatment, some do become painful, bothersome, rapidly spread, or don’t go away, even after several years, and do need to be treated. Wart Treatments The most common treatments that your pediatrician will likely try include freezing warts with liquid nitrogen, which is called cryotherapy, or applying cantharidin to warts. Both treatments should cause some blistering of the wart, causing it to come off, although multiple treatments are often necessary....

Comments like these—or worse—are not uncommon among children, or even with adults. We now live in an age where photos and posts online can garner nearly instant and anonymous comments from total strangers and acquaintances alike. These reactions can be rude, hurtful, and even malicious. It is more important than ever that parents teach children to be kind to others. Why We Need More Kindness Today, judging others seems to be an activity practiced by far too many people....

As a new parent, you will be very busy learning to care for your baby and soaking in all of the wonders of the baby stage, and while every baby’s development varies quite a bit, our guide is designed to help you know what to typically expect and how to navigate all of the changes in you and your baby’s life during this first year. During each stage, from the week-by-week of the first 8 weeks to the month-by-month through the first year, our guide will provide you with the following important information:...

Why Prenatal Vitamins Are Important Prenatal vitamins are like a nutrition safety net that help you maintain the vitamins and minerals your body needs to grow a healthy baby and sustain your pregnancy. They are not a substitute for a healthy diet, however, and work best when supported by good nutrition. During pregnancy, your body has different needs, requiring more iron, calcium, B vitamins, vitamins A and C, and DHA (which is an omega-3 fatty acid)....

Carrier screening allows people to assess some of the potential health challenges their future baby may face. Your OB/GYN and/or genetic counselor can help you determine which genetic conditions to screen for and will assist you in interpreting your results. “Carrier screening is a genetic test that can be done through blood work or a saliva sample to help identify individuals who may have a higher chance of having a child with certain genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, or spinal muscular atrophy,” says Trisha Shires, a certified genetic counselor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology in the center for Advanced Maternal and Fetal Care and High-Risk Pregnancy at the University of Kansas Health System....