Child care

You’ve heard it over and over from books, blogs, family and friends: “The first year of a baby’s life is...

Your first few weeks at home with your new baby can be nerve-wracking. Is your baby eating enough? Are you...

Just about every baby gets diaper rash, but what about these new red spots on your baby’s legs? Where did...

Constipation in infants can be difficult to deal with. The crying, fussing and sleeplessness are enough to make any parent...

Itty bitty fingernails and toenails painted with baby nail polish looks adorable, and those bright colors can even come in...

Spitting up? Baby vomiting? Projectile vomiting? Although these aren’t the best topics for dinner-table discussion, it’s helpful for parents to...

Does your baby suffer from gas or diarrhea or spit up frequently? If your little one seems uncomfortable after every...

You expect your teenager to get an occasional pimple on his face, but what happens when spots start popping up...

The first time your baby has a fever can be a scary time for new parents. Don’t panic! “It is...

No matter how vigilant you are, your baby will take her first tumble at some point. But that’s okay. It’s all a...

Teething is rough. Just ask the sleep-deprived parents of a fussy, teething baby. Thank goodness for teething remedies! “Teething can...

Cranky days … sleepless nights … and that drool running down your baby’s chin. Teething isn’t fun for anyone involved....

Many parents look forward to their child’s first toothy grin, but teething can also be a source of stress —...

You’ve probably been warned about what happens when a baby starts “cutting teeth” — Your cuddly bundle of sweetness will...

That first tiny tooth that pops up from your baby’s gums is exciting and looks so cute. But the teething...

To soothe your teething baby, you may have considered teething tablets — one of the many natural teething remedies you’ll...

Going from a cute, gummy smile to a mouthful of pearly whites takes a baby several years to accomplish. That...

Sometimes handing your baby a teething ring isn’t optional — it’s a necessity. Your little one is wailing away as...

For some moms, diaper bags are the Holy Grail of baby gear. Get more use out of your bag by...

The best diaper bags for moms aren’t just oversized purses. They’re fully functional, easy to clean and won’t make you...

Face it — taking care of kids can be exhausting. From morning until night, feeding, diapering, dressing and entertaining them...

Millennials think they have it rough, so it’s the duty of everyone born before 1980 to remind them there’s nothing...

You don’t have to be a professional hairstylist to create fun and fashionable little girl hairstyles. There are so many...

At Care.com, we like to think about parenting trends. A lot. We’re constantly reflecting on what’s happening now, what’ll happen in...

Is your child in what’s called the “terrible twos” or is she just a typical toddler? Who says the twos...