Chicago parents reveal the bright side -- and less-than-glamorous moments too -- of baby-rearing in the Windy City, stroller and diaper bag in tow.  Read more...

Parents of newborns will go through 196 diapers in the first two weeks, a quart of breast milk a day and countless bottles and wipes as baby blooms virtually overnight. Show off growth spurts with finds that combine practicality with originality this fall.  Read more...

Unplanned pregnancy -- it's not just a teen problem, and women who find themselves unexpectedly expecting, especially when their first child is still an infant, can feel dismay, resentment and guilt.  Read more...

No to Brie? Yes to bras? We'll tell you what's true -- and what's trash.  Read more...

Diaper-changing races, bottles-'o-beer, and a strange game of doll-kissing that we still can't explain. We asked you what the weirdest game you've ever played at a baby shower was, and here's what you came back with.  Read more...

Just as selecting a name and decorating a nursery are part of the natural process when you’re expecting a baby, having a baby shower is a staple in most first-time pregnancies.  Read more...

The best time to talk to your doctor about being induced is well before the procedure is ever needed.  Read more...

For many new parents, finding their way back to pre-baby intimacy is harder than they think. But it doesn't have to be. Our expert offers tips to new parents aimed at getting their minds, bodies and spirits back into the game.  Read more...

It’s hard enough to jump back into the swing of everyday life after the birth of a baby, let alone rediscover your exercise groove. Yoga is just the ticket.  Read more...

You're not losing your mind. And you're not alone -- data suggests about 80 percent of new moms experience some type of memory loss.  Read more...

Dr. Harvey Karp, nationally renowned pediatrician and child development training specialist, shares his tips for calming fussy babies.  Read more...

We asked for the strangest gift you ever received for your baby. Here's what you said.  Read more...

Whether it’s just the baby sound of “ga” or a two-word sentence, the interaction between child and adult is an important component of children’s language skills.  Read more...

So much for counting sheep. According to the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep in America 2009 poll, 1 in 5 people get less than six hours of shut-eye each night, and it seems you're no different.  Read more...

Elimination communication — the natural practice of tuning in to baby’s elimination needs and holding them over a receptacle — is popular in many parts of the world, and practiced by some local families.  Read more...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that children 6 months old and older be a priority to receive the H1N1 vaccination. Pregnant women and those caring for infants less than 6 months old are also a priority.  Read more...

Nobody wants to take their baby to the emergency room, but it's a fact of life at some point. The nation's top ER doc says being prepared can make a stressful situation much better.  Read more...

The increasing mobility and growing curiosity of 6- to 12-month-old babies make this a magical time. While this means baby-proofing the home and preparing for stranger anxiety, it also means you and baby can enjoy lots of interactive play.  Read more...