Have you been asked to watch the little ones more and more frequently (like at the drop of a hat)? You’ve begun to dread the sound of the phone ringing...

If you've been scrolling Instagram or casually doomscrolling parenting blogs (hi, same), you might've noticed a weird new trend: Everyone suddenly has a PhD in textile processing, and they’re here to tell you bamboo is canceled. The new hot take? "Bamboo...

Let’s talk about the not-so-glamorous side of parenting: the dreaded diaper blowout. You know the one. Up the back, down the legs, into the car seat. You're not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. But there are ways to stop blowouts before they happen.

Here’s what causes them and what you can do to prevent them for good.

Guest post by Dr. Sarah McMahon As parents, navigating the sea of information about child development can feel overwhelming. With so much content on the internet, it’s hard to know what's truly accurate or relevant. As a practicing pediatric and neurology...

At Boston Children’s Hospital, our Injury Prevention Program is all about keeping kids safe, especially by helping parents prevent common injuries through education. One important topic that doesn’t always get enough attention is infant safe sleep, especially when it comes...

It's safe sleep month and important to note that in at least the first year of life, sleeping in the car seat outside of the car for long periods of time is not safe.

In general, babies under 1 should not be kept in their car seat for an extended period, especially if unsupervised.

This is because in the first year, babies’ heads are large and easily fall forward. Babies have low muscle tone and incomplete control making it difficult for them to lift their heads back up.