Adjusting to life with a new baby at home can be hard on everyone — especially your pet, if he isn't prepared for all of the changes that come with an infant in the house. Mama-to-be may be worried about how to make the transition as smooth as possible for her canine baby — and there's lots she can do to help. Click through to check out this list of five things to do before introducing your Read more

Studies show that babies who are read to and sung to at an early age will demonstrate higher reading skills than other children. While many parents don't think a newborn is paying attention to the texts in their early days, getting them into a routine of reading will be worth the time spent in their infancy. These are 10 books every newborn nursery should have on the shelves. Read more

Hello, paparazzi! Once the craziness of baby's first day subsides, mama will be a bit more aware of the people and events surrounding her. The immediate days following a lil one's birth are full of milestones that everyone will enjoy looking back on as the tot continues to grow. From the trip home from the hospital to baby's first bath, here are 10 must-take photos for baby's first week of Read more

That baby ought to be in pictures — lots of pictures! Baby's first day will seem like a blur to everyone involved in the lil one's birth. For some moms, it takes looking back at photos of the day to actually recall some of the events. Before handing your camera over to a friend or relative who's promised to capture it all, make a list of the pictures you want to ensure they are recorded before Read more

It's party time! Throughout her pregnancy, mama celebrated little milestones on her journey to meeting her tot – feeling a first flutter, seeing a first kick, etc. Once her lil one enters the world, there are endless markers to observe – each worthy of their own mini celebration. Here are six milestones worthy of smiling about during your baby's first six weeks. Source: Flickr User Upsilon Read more

Welcome to the world lil one! The first days after a newborn's arrival are nothing short of awesome. From the awe-inspiring way a child comes to recognize its parents to the way the mother's body recovers, there is plenty be thankful for after a healthy birth. Once a child is placed in mom and dad's arms, it's up to them to start caring for the tot. Here are 7 things to prepare new parents for Read more

Baby isn't the only surprise that new parents bring home from the hospital! Newborns have all kinds of interesting little quirks and habits — many of which throw moms and dads for a loop and have them dialing the doctor. I asked Julia Getzelman, MD for her opinion on a few of the common questions new parents pose. Check out her answers. Read more

It's a . . . baby! Skip packing the soft pink and baby blue infant ensembles in your hospital bag. When you are expecting a surprise, have your newborn make a bold statement when he or she leaves the hospital in a unisex outfit! Bright colors liven up any child's first day out in the real world. Check out my eye-catching selections. Read more

There's nothing sweeter than a newborn! Nancy Alcott has had plenty of practice snapping shots of the sleepy babes in her experience as a professional photographer. Since May is photo month, the artist and mother of soon-to-be two (she's 8 months pregnant with her second child) is offering LilSugar readers tips for capturing the perfect shot of their beautiful new bundle of joy! Check out her Read more

The excitement of a new pregnancy can send parents-to-be on immediate shopping sprees. While some are armed with lists of necessary items to stock their nurseries, others splurge on a few fun items to help get them in the baby frame of mind. We asked our readers to tell us about their first purchases for their baby-to-be and received a wide range of answers. Check them out here. Read more