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How to Care for Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord

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Choosing a Doctor for Your Newborn

Henry Ford doctor offers advice on picking the right health care expert for your baby.

Creative and Cute Ways to Announce Pregnancy

Can't find the right words to tell your loved ones and friends your good news? Try one of these cute ways to announce pregnancy!

Finland Adopts Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Policy

Under the new gender-neutral parental leave policy, mothers and fathers get the same amount of paid time off. Learn more about it and get details on U.S. policies, too.

A Look at Michigan’s Home Visiting Initiative for New Parents

Find out how the programs offered through Michigan's Home Visiting Initiative could help you or someone you know – and which ones to consider.

Pink + Blue Redesign: Our Little Magazine is Growing Up

Our little ancillary is all grown up! Here, Metro Parent's editor-in-chief talks about the Pink + Blue redesign and what you can expect from it.

Advice to Younger Parents, From Someone Who’s Been There

A veteran metro Detroit mom gives nine pieces of advice to younger parents that she's culled from her 24 years in the trenches, all encouraging today's parents to keep perspective and give yourself and your kids more darn credit.

Why the Baby Box Trend is Great for Safe Infant Sleep

A simple cardboard bassinet is being sent home with new moms at more U.S. hospitals. A southeast Michigan nurse midwife explains why the 'baby box' is a positive trend.

5 Ways You’re Embarrassing Your Kid on Social Media

A study from the University of Michigan outlines some things parents should – and shouldn’t – post online about their kids.

Postpartum Depression in Dads: Signs and What to Do

Can dads have postpartum depression? You bet. Learn more about identifying and supporting new dads with the postpartum blues.

The Most Essential Things a Newborn Baby Needs and What to Skip

Costs for baby can really add up. But not everything in the baby store is necessary. Here's the most essential things a newborn baby needs.

Are You Setting Your Baby Up to Be an Emotional Eater?

You could be, according to one study's findings. A local pediatrician weighs in with things to do before feeding your fussy baby.
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