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3 days ago | thebump.com | Sarah Fine

When it comes to welcoming baby, everybody wants to find that perfect something that will be long-lasting, useful and—let’s be honest—aesthetically pleasing. But in a sea of neon plastic toys and sets baby will outgrow before they even get to wear them, how do you nail the ideal gift for a baby shower or to congratulate the growing family? We’ve got you covered with sweet gift sets for everyone and anyone from Little Sleepies—even if that someone is, ahem, yourself.

1 week ago | thebump.com | Nehal Aggarwal |G. O’Hara |Dina DiMaggio Walters

Baby spit up is natural in those first few months, but why does it happen? Read on to find out what’s causing it, plus when it’s important to loop in your pediatrician. save articleBy Nehal Aggarwal, EditorUpdated May 30, 2025Medically Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio Walters, MD|Fact Checked by G. O’HaraImage: Greanlnw studio | ShutterstockBaby spit up is a fact of life for new parents.

1 week ago | thebump.com | Nehal Aggarwal |G. O’Hara |Dina DiMaggio Walters

Ready to wean baby off of the pacifier? Here, tips to get you both through the big breakup. save articleBy Nehal Aggarwal, EditorUpdated May 30, 2025Medically Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio Walters, MD|Fact Checked by G. O’HaraImage: Lea Jones | Stocksy UnitedSome habits are hard to quit—and the pacifier (or binky or whatever your pet name is for it) is definitely one of the hardest for babies.

1 week ago | thebump.com | Wyndi Kappes

As maternal mental health emerges as the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the US, researchers and health systems are finally shifting focus to identify and address mental health risks before they become full-blown emergencies. One of the most dangerous, yet least understood, of these risks is postpartum psychosis—a rare condition that can come on suddenly after birth and escalate quickly, often with devastating consequences if left untreated.

1 week ago | thebump.com | Wyndi Kappes

When Julia Seitchik gave birth to her first daughter she weighed less than five pounds. “I was so nervous that we would have to go back to the hospital if she didn’t gain weight,” she recalled. Like many NICU parents—or even those simply anxious about baby getting back to birth weight—she found the uncertainty around breastfeeding especially stressful. Unlike bottle feeding, where intake is easy to track, breastfeeding often leaves parents wondering: Is baby getting enough?