Health and Fitness

Slather on the lotion! If you thought the breast vs. bottle debate was polarizing, wait until you talk to fellow playground moms about sunscreen. Though lotions and sticks protect little ones' skin from cancer-causing UVA and UVB rays, doctors advise new mamas to use physical barriers — SPF clothing, umbrellas, and shades — rather than lotions on babies younger than 6 months old.

Once tots reach the six-month mark, keep them protected from the sun without harming them in other ways. The Environmental Working Group just released its recommendations for the best sunscreens for tots — seeking out products that do not contain potential hormone disruptors. The group recommends staying away from spray-on lotions and powders, as well as those containing oxybenzone or vitamin A. Tops on their list are sunscreens using zinc or titanium for the best UVA/UVB protection without the use of such harmful chemicals. Click through to see 10 of their top picks (which includes many that can be found at your local drugstore — not just at specialty stores).

We've all heard of swollen feet during pregnancy, and while it's a not-so-surprising side effect considering they're supporting all that extra weight, the Fred Flintstone-foot look many women sport during pregnancy can often be shocking. Case in point: Kim Kardashian's swollen, but still-rocking-stilletto feet have recently become internet fodder because they just look so crazy uncomfortable (seriously, Kim, put away the four-inch heels . . . for now, at least). But your feet are not the only body parts that can retain fluid while you're expecting. We've all seen a pregnant woman who looked so fluid-filled you kind of wanted to stick a pin in her to see if she'd pop (or maybe you were one of those women?), but water retention can hit less obvious places as well.

It's a condition that doesn't discriminate — both Kim and Jessica Simpson showed off swollen lips during their first pregnancies. Jessica worried it might have been the first stage of "pregnancy face," a side effect that Bethenny Frankel dealt with by massage and putting bags of frozen veggies on her face. "I’m a swollen beast. My face exploded . . . I look like a chipmunk,” she tweeted while expecting daughter Bryn. Keep reading for 8 less talked-about body parts that can make for an often uncomfortable, and sometimes unsightly, pregnancy and postpartum experience.

Spring-cleaning isn't all about getting rid of dust bunnies or old furniture. It's also a chance to shape up certain aspects of our lives — or our little ones' lives. This upcoming season, rethink your child's eating habits. We don't blame you if go-to, easy snacks and meals have made their way into their eating habits, but it's important to know there are healthy alternatives out there that are just as tasty.

Have a look at our suggestions — do you have any of your own?

If you've got a little one on the way, you know that staying fit is vital to a healthy pregnancy, and can even ease the pains of labor and delivery. Spring may very well be the most welcome season for a mom-to-be, as warmer weather makes outdoor workouts a whole lot more appealing. We've rounded up some of our favorite new finds in the world of maternity fitness apparel for Spring. Now all you need to do is get outside, and get moving!

Source: Thinkstock

We already know that drinking orange juice is a great way for kids to get their daily dose of cold-fighting vitamin C. But with Winter on the horizon and germs in abundance, we're all about upping their intake of immunity-boosting goodness. Click through to learn about six fruits and veggies that are unexpectedly high in vitamin C and how to incorporate them into your family's repertoire.

Keep your kids safe on Halloween! The holiday is a childhood favorite filled with costumes, loot bags, and tons of candy. But before heading out on your evening adventure, download a few safety apps to your iPhone.