Children's Health and Safety Tips — Pregnancy
Here you will find simple health and safety tips for pregnancy, babies, toddlers and young children. Our team checks each post against trusted health sources, like the American Academy of Pediatrics, the CDC and ACOG, and links to them so you can read more. These tips are for general information only and are not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about your child's health or your own health.
House Pets and Newborn Baby Safety: Tips for Dogs and Cats
Your new baby is finally home. If you have a dog or a cat, you may be asking yourself if it is safe to have them around your baby, and...
Why Do Babies Put Everything in Their Mouths?
If you have a baby, you already know this. Toys, fingers, feet, keys, the TV remote, even the dog's ball. It all goes straight into the mouth. It can be...
9th Month of Pregnancy: Signs of Labor, Baby Growth and Tips
So now you are approaching the finish line of your incredible journey, and you are about to be blessed with the greatest gift a person can get. In this month,...
8th Month of Pregnancy: Baby Growth, Stretch Marks and Tips
The mantra for the eighth month is to relax and practice breathing deeply. During this month, your tummy will continue to grow, and you might have trouble breathing and have...
7th Month of Pregnancy: Baby Growth, Tests and Classes
Now you have entered the 3rd trimester, the final phase of pregnancy, when your baby grows fast and the organs keep getting ready for life outside the womb. The third...
6th Month of Pregnancy: Baby Growth, Back Pain and Tips
As you enter your sixth month of pregnancy, it is natural to be more worried, but try to stay relaxed and take care of yourself at this point. At six...
5th Month of Pregnancy: Baby Kicks, Ultrasound and Tips
Now, you are half way through your pregnancy, and your baby is sucking on its thumbs and moving more often. If you missed the last post, read about the fourth...
4th Month of Pregnancy: Baby Growth, Symptoms and Diet Tips
It is the beginning of the 2nd trimester (4th, 5th, and 6th months), a time of growth. It is the phase when the pregnancy may start to become visible to...
3rd Month of Pregnancy: Baby Growth, Tests and Tips
The third month is the last month of the 1st trimester. By the end of the third month, you will have finished one third of your journey. The 1st trimester...
2nd Month of Pregnancy: Baby Growth, Symptoms and Tips
So now you have entered the second month of your pregnancy. This means the fertilized egg has implanted in your uterus. That is good news. If you missed the start,...
1st Month of Pregnancy: Signs, Due Date and What to Do
Congrats on your pregnancy! People say pregnancy is the only time you truly fall in love with someone you haven't met yet. Like most women, you may have learned about...
Preparing for Pregnancy: Health Tips Before You Conceive
The future of your kids does not start at the time of birth, but much before it. Planning for pregnancy is important for many reasons. With an unplanned pregnancy, a...