BABIES

Did You Have a Baby in 2020? You Might Be Entitled to $1100 in Extra Stimulus Cash

Early stimulus payments may have only accounted for babies you had in 2019, not babies that arrived in 2020. Here's how to monetize your moppet.

Based on the trends, there's a pretty good chance this baby is named Oliver.

The 100 Most Popular Baby Names of 2020

If you want to stay away from overused baby girl names, you should probably cross ‘Amelia’ off your list. For baby boy names, steer clear of ‘Oliver.’

Why Do Babies Start Crying As Soon As You Sit Down?

Wondering how to stop a baby from crying? Unfortunately, the answer doesn’t involve sinking into your comfiest armchair.

A baby's laugh can offer a lot of insight into their development.

Why Do Babies Laugh?

Tiny people giggle at everything from tickling to peek-a-boo to silly faces. But do they really have a sense of humor?

Sperm have been duping us for nearly 350 years.

A Stroke of Genius: New Research Shows That Sperm Don’t Slither—They Corkscrew

This new revelation about how sperm propel themselves to eggs could inform future studies on male infertility.

A happy couple leaves the hospital with their newborn baby in the 1960s.

‘Do Not Smoke While Baby Is in the Room’ and Other Hospital Rules New Moms Had to Follow—In 1968

According to this list, new moms who are breastfeeding should avoid something called “green cocoanut cake” at all costs.

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Finland Is Doing Away With Distinguishing Between Maternity and Paternity Leave

New prime minister Sanna Marin is hoping to encourage gender equality and a better work-life balance.

The Unkindest Cut: The Chainsaw Was Invented to Assist With Difficult Childbirths

The serrated-chain blade we associate with striking down trees was originally invented to slice through pelvic bone during deliveries.

A Simple Trick for Breaking Your Child's Pacifier Habit

Soothing a teething baby with a pacifier works wonders. Here’s a way to keep that peace once it’s time to break the habit.

Indiana Twins Were Just Born in Different Decades

Twin siblings Joslyn and Jaxon will have a story to tell for the rest of their lives. They were born in two different eras.

The 100 Most Popular Baby Names of the Decade

The biggest baby-naming trend of the decade? Ignoring the most popular naming trends. While some names still retain popularity, parents are opting for more unusual names.

The Reason So Many Babies Are Conceived in Winter

Does it seem like a surplus of newborn babies pop up in September? Science has a few explanations why.

What Purpose Does the Belly Button Serve?

It may have done its most important work when it was attached to your umbilical cord, but it’s not completely useless.

The Reason Newborn Babies Don't Produce Tears

Newborns can wail like emergency sirens, but you don't typically see them producing tears. Here's why.

Michigan Hospital’s Neonatal ICU Is in Need of Volunteer ‘Baby Cuddlers’

Increase dopamine levels, care for NICU infants, and give hardworking hospital staffers much-needed help in one fell swoop.

Pampers Is Introducing Smart Diapers That Monitor Pee Status

Lumi smart diapers by Pampers have a moisture strip and sensor to send caregivers' a phone alert when a baby's diaper needs to be changed.

What Are The Most Popular Baby Names In Your State? An Interactive Tool Will Tell You

Judging from the popularity of 'Arya' and 'Khaleesi,' baby names can be just as in vogue, as scorned, or as controversial as any fashion trend.

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The 40 Most Popular British Royal Baby Names of the Past 200 Years

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have steered away from tradition with the announcement that their newborn son will be named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.