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How Warm Is Lukewarm?

He's a little lukewarm about baths in general.

How Warm Is Lukewarm?

8 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy

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8 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy

Did You Have a Baby in 2020? You Might Be Entitled to $1100 in Extra Stimulus Cash

Babies can earn money just by being babies.

Did You Have a Baby in 2020? You Might Be Entitled to $1100 in Extra Stimulus Cash

The Fleeting Fame of the New Year’s Baby

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The Fleeting Fame of the New Year’s Baby

The 100 Most Popular Baby Names of 2020

Based on the trends, there's a pretty good chance this baby is named Oliver.

Common Misconceptions About Babies

If this baby is a genius, it has nothing to do with Mozart music.

Why Do Babies Start Crying As Soon As You Sit Down?

Don't blame your baby—blame evolution.

Why Is September the Most Popular Birthday Month in the U.S.? People Have Theories

Who's celebrating their birthday here? All six of them.

Why Do Babies Laugh?

A baby's laugh can offer a lot of insight into their development.

A Stroke of Genius: New Research Shows That Sperm Don’t Slither—They Corkscrew

Sperm have been duping us for nearly 350 years.

What Is the Citizenship of a Baby Born on an International Flight?

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‘Do Not Smoke While Baby Is in the Room’ and Other Hospital Rules New Moms Had to Follow—In 1968

A happy couple leaves the hospital with their newborn baby in the 1960s.

Finland Is Doing Away With Distinguishing Between Maternity and Paternity Leave

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The Unkindest Cut: The Chainsaw Was Invented to Assist With Difficult Childbirths

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A Simple Trick for Breaking Your Child's Pacifier Habit

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Indiana Twins Were Just Born in Different Decades

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