When it comes to babies, milk really does do a body good. But the best type of milk for your baby will vary depending on his age — and, until he’s a toddler, will likely change from year to year.| What to Expect
A parent's reluctance to wake up a slumbering newborn baby is completely understandable. After all, your sweetie looks so peaceful when he's asleep. And considering the amount of time he spends awake and crying, it seems like a crime to not let your sleeping baby lie when you've got the chance. | What to Expect
You’re aware of so many of the changes that happen to your body during pregnancy — the weight gain, the increased need to pee, the exhaustion, the aches and pains.| What to Expect
Breasts that leak, drip or even spray milk in the weeks (and sometimes even months) after delivery are a common and normal postpartum symptom. Here's what new moms need to know about leaking breasts in the postpartum period, plus ways to minimize the mess.| What to Expect
During your first week after giving birth, whether you're breastfeeding or not, your milk will come in and your breasts will likely swell, harden and become more tender.| What to Expect
Breastfeeding your newborn baby doesn't always come naturally or easily, especially in the beginning, and nursing can have its share of ups and downs. It can be an intensely loving, bonding experience or it can be filled with tears when nursing sessions don't go quite as planned.| What to Expect
Most new parents devote a lot of attention to the sleep their babies get, always hoping (fingers crossed!) that each overnight stretch gets a little longer. Of course, your little one will eventually get a full night of shut-eye, but newborn and baby sleep generally falls within a range and varies by age. And while it’s tempting to compare your babe with your friend’s, know that your cutie's sleep schedule is unique to her, just like her adorable nose. Trusted SourceNational Institutes o...| What to Expect
If anyone ever deserved a break, it’s a nursing mom, so your desire to have your little one take a bottle so that you can go for a much-needed walk (or at least take a shower or a nap) is completely understandable, and in fact essential to your well-being. | What to Expect
After spending nine months in a dark (and sometimes noisy) womb, your newborn has established her own sleep cycles, which feel natural to her even if they seem strange to you. Just as she lets you know she's hungry at any time of the day or night, your baby's sleep patterns may seem random at first, sometimes changing from one day to the next.| What to Expect
Is your pint-size poop machine outputting more than usual? Is a lot of the mess winding up on her back rather than in her diaper or on the toilet seat instead of in the potty?| What to Expect
Has your child's pediatrician said it's nearly time to start your sweetie on solids? You may imagine mounds of mushy rice cereal and puréed peas, plus lots of coaxing baby to open that tiny mouth.| What to Expect
If you're planning on breastfeeding, it's normal to be unsure what to expect when it comes to actually nursing your newborn for the first time. Some new moms don’t realize that while they can start breastfeeding their child right away, it takes a few days for their milk to fully "come in."| What to Expect
Spitting is par for the course in babies as new parents well know. If your baby is spitting up, it’s usually nothing to worry about.| What to Expect
Introducing solid foods is one of the most exciting (if messy) milestones of your baby's first year. Think of all the tastes and textures that await your little one — from savory cheese and scrambled egg to juicy mango and creamy avocado. There's a whole world of flavors to discover and explore, and starting solids is the first step.| What to Expect
