Plain-language, sourced advice from pregnancy to age three

MamaBabyLove

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Plain-language help for sleep, feeding, safety and every new stage. Health topics cite the AAP, CDC and NIH.

Sleep Feeding Health & Safety Milestones Gear Guides Pregnancy & Postpartum News & Recalls

Sleep

A swaddled newborn sleeping

Sleep sack vs swaddle, and when to switch

A baby sleeping in a soft knit outfit

White noise for babies: how loud, how close and how long

A newborn sleeping peacefully

Safe sleep basics: the ABCs every parent should know

A parent cuddling a sleepy baby

How much should my baby sleep? A guide by age

Feeding

A toddler eating at a table in a high chair

Starting solids: signs your baby is ready and what to offer first

A parent bottle feeding a baby

Bottle feeding a gassy baby: what helps

A mother feeding her baby

How much should my baby eat? Breast milk and formula by age

A mother holding her newborn close

Breastfeeding in the first weeks: what to expect

Health & Safety

A bright staircase inside a family home

Health & Safety

The room-by-room baby-proofing checklist

A parent caring for a young child at home

Health & Safety

Fever in babies: when to call the pediatrician

A baby buckled into a car seat

Health & Safety

Car seat basics: rear-facing, harness fit and installation

A baby chewing on a teether

Health & Safety

Teething: signs, timeline and safe ways to soothe

Milestones

A smiling baby during tummy time

Tummy time by age: a simple guide for the first year

A baby exploring and smiling

Baby milestones in the first year, month by month

A toddler talking with a parent

First words and toddler talk: what's typical from 12 to 36 months

A toddler brushing their teeth

Brushing baby's first teeth: when, how and how much toothpaste

Gear Guides

A newborn resting on a parent's chest

The newborn essentials checklist (what you actually need)

A parent walking with a stroller outdoors

How to choose a stroller for your life (not the showroom)

A baby eating in a high chair

How to choose a high chair, and use it safely

A father holding his baby close

Babywearing basics: choosing and using a baby carrier safely

Pregnancy & Postpartum

A pregnant woman in a green dress holding her bump

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Hospital bag checklist for mom and baby

A new mother resting with her baby

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Postpartum recovery: what to expect in the first six weeks

A parent holding a baby close

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Baby blues or postpartum depression? How to tell, and where to get help

A bright nursery with a white crib and a glider

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Getting the nursery ready: a third-trimester checklist

News & Recalls

A safe, bright family home

How to check if a baby product has been recalled

A baby safely buckled in a car seat

Buying secondhand baby gear: what's fine and what to skip

A baby sleeping safely

Crib bumpers and inclined sleepers are banned. Here's what that means for you

Baby gifts and essentials

Why you should register your baby gear (and how to do it in minutes)

The MamaBabyLove letter

Weekly tips for your baby’s age

One short email a week matched to your due date or your baby’s birthday, with what to expect, what helps, and what’s new.

Due date or baby’s birthday (optional)