It’s pretty exciting when a friend, family member, or colleague becomes a parent, but what should you say? Whether you’re writing a card or expressing your good wishes to a new parent in person, you’re going to want to have a nice phrase or two in mind. That’s where we come in. We’ve got you covered with the best messages for a new parent, from funny to heartfelt. Read on for our

Hiccups are repetitive contractions of the diaphragm. They are a normal occurrence in infants and newborns, and are not usually a medical concern. Most episodes of hiccups in infants are caused by overfeeding or occur when a baby swallows too much air. Infants are generally not bothered by hiccups, but if you are concerned that an infant is uncomfortable, you can relieve his or her

Before using a bulb syringe, always consult your pediatrician. Bulb syringes are helpful devices that allow you to remove mucus from your baby’s nose. Before you use the bulb syringe, loosen the mucus in your baby’s nose with a nose dropper filled with a saline solution. Once the mucus has loosened, use the bulb syringe to suction the mucus from your baby’s nose. You may need to repeat

So you've brought home your little bundle of joy -- now what? Though taking care of your newborn can be one of the most special and rewarding experiences of your life, you may feel at a loss for what to do and will need to give your child constant attention and care. To take care of a newborn, you need to know how to give your baby the rest, sustenance and care that s/he needs -- as

Taking a stroller on an escalator can be risky. In fact, many escalators ban the use of any wheeled device on the escalator, such as strollers. Nonetheless, if you do not have another option, you can use the tips in this article to take your stroller on the escalators more safely.

Pumping is vital if you'll be exclusively bottle-feeding your baby breastmilk. It's also useful if you need to build your milk supply, and in some cases it can assist in relieving engorgement. If you're breastfeeding, you might also use a breast pump to increase your milk supply or to store extra milk for bottle feedings.

Although they are not fundamental in teaching a baby to walk, many parents like the idea of using a baby walker. Baby walkers help support the baby so that they do not fall while trying to learn how to walk and allow the baby to rest comfortably in a somewhat upright position. In addition, many baby walkers are adorned with toys which can be used as a source of entertainment while the

Although it's a mother's natural instinct to know how to use a pacifier, sometimes a mother needs a brief review. When this mother needs this type of review, this article can be there to help.

Diaper cakes are a popular gift for baby showers, but they can take a lot of time and effort to make. Their large size can also make them tricky to store and transport. Luckily, diaper cupcakes are much easier (and faster) to make. They are just as cute and even simpler to move around thanks to their small size. Once you know how to make simple diaper cupcakes, you can make more

Baby showers are a perfect opportunity to gift a new mom with clothing for her baby. Rather than presenting the clothing in its original packaging, consider taking a more creative route and creating a bouquet instead. With a little bit of time and effort, you can create an impressive clothing bouquet for the new mom!