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Parenthood is equal parts giving in to what you can't control (i.e. living in the moment) and avoiding disaster. So it should come as no surprise that summer will bring lots of new challenges and amazing opportunities for baby and mom (yes, dad too). We've got some tips to help ...read more

No doubt  it's an incredibly stressful time. And this anxiety and worry can manifest in lots of ways that affect more than our moods and emotional status.  One physical effect of nonstop stress? Your skin might break out. Our body’s stress response puts our immune system into ...read more

JPMA was founded in 1983 to help consumers make better decisions and to allow manufacturers to share best practices when it comes to safety. In 2020, JPMA is announcing the awards for this year's most innovative baby products online. Can I get a drumroll please? Access the JPMA ...read more

The singular frustration of dealing with car seats scarred me for life. I'm out of this phase, but I still remember the battle to get baby in and out safely and securely. Cybex has been working on this universal problem and has come up with a revolutionary design. They've ...read more

My baby girl will be a whole 12 months olds in just a few weeks--a year! I can hardly believe it. I am loving this interactive phase we're in; she's playful and silly and full of mischief and fun; but I have to admit, I'm simultaneously a little sad to see the "baby-baby" stage ...read more

Last month, I hit the streets of NYC to learn about DHA. Enfamil hosted a pop-up event for parents in NYC to raise awareness of the importance of DHA amounts.  At the event, New Yorkers got the facts about DHA and were able to trade in Similac Infant Formula and receive free ...read more

Did you know that National Bath Safety Month is approaching? This is an opportunity to learn about how to keep infants and toddlers safe in the tub. Unfortunately, an estimated 58 children ages 1-4 drown in the bath every year. This tells you that bath safety is something that ...read more

My little lady is about to graduate "the threes." Next year, she'll be in a "fours" program, and so this summer will be devoted to potty training! Her birthday falls on the district cusp, so even though I probably will have her in an extra year of pre-K, it's time she stops using ...read more

Here's the thing, when Jimmy Fallon sends you a DM asking you if you want to see a copy of his newest book, well, it's pretty hard to resist. His publicist sent a copy along to my Momtrends HQ and I was completely charmed.  Don't miss out on our Ultimate Baby Shower to win our ...read more

It's our sixth annual Ultimate Baby Shower and Giveaway event at Momtrends. Scroll through to see a few of our favorite must-haves, and enter to win one of everything below. I’m going to admit something that you’re not supposed to admit...  Baby #3 was—gasp—not ...read more

I never anticipated that I'd be so committed to exclusively breastfeeding Baby Number 3. It just sort of happened, and now here we are four months in, and I'm a round-the-clock nursing-mama machine. To be clear: I have no issues with formula--in fact, I never even attempted ...read more

When my first child was born almost seven years ago, I was hesitant to leave the house alone with him for weeks. (Okay, months.) I was so nervous he'd have a meltdown in the middle of Costco or a diaper blow-out at my favorite salad joint. So, more often than not, we'd stay at ...read more

Our skin is a window into our body’s internal condition and mirrors the external environment. It’s also our first defense against microbes, chemicals, and UV rays, and regulates our body temperature. But impaired skin—rashy, raw, red, sores or blisters—is not only uncomfortable, ...read more

If April flowers bring May showers, we should be reaping the rewards any day now. And dryer, sunnier, warmer weather can't come soon enough. I don't know about you, but I'm desperate for some Vitamin D and Vitamin Sea!  I had a baby six weeks ago--so I'm finally emerging from my ...read more

I was sure that this time, I'd go early. Baby would spontaneously come--fast and furious-- and likely in the middle of the night (you know, for dramatic effect). I was positive we'd be in business a couple days shy of 40 weeks.  Related: Tips for Nursing Moms Going Back to Work ...read more

I wasn't sure I'd make it to the Momtrends "Blooms and Bunnies" #BabyMagicEvent last week. At almost 39 weeks pregnant, there was a significant chance Little One #3 would have different plans for that sunny Thursday morning, but, alas, here we are almost a whole week later and ...read more

Okay, as I write this the true countdown is on. T-minus 14 hours until I'm scheduled to show up at my local hospital for an induction. (Ugh, this stubborn baby is just too cozy in mah belly and the doctors want her out!)  So, yeah, t's gonna be a busy couple of days... of waiting ...read more

My baby Buckley is almost three months old, and it’s incredible to see how quickly he grows and changes. One big change since those early weeks: he does more than eat and sleep now. He wants to play! Which is so much fun, but also a little more challenging. Because, although ...read more