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He's a little lukewarm about baths in general.

If you’re talking yeast activation or baby bath temperatures, ‘lukewarm’ might be more specific than “not hot or cold.”

Ellen Gutoskey


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

If you want to stay away from overused baby girl names, you should probably cross ‘Amelia’ off your list. For baby boy names, steer clear of ‘Oliver.’

Ellen Gutoskey


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

Tiny people giggle at everything from tickling to peek-a-boo to silly faces. But do they really have a sense of humor?

Jake Rossen








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The biggest baby-naming trend of the decade? Ignoring the most popular naming trends. While some names still retain popularity, parents are opting for more unusual names.

Hannah McDonald