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Mustela Mom of the Month - February 2026
We're honored to spotlight Mina, a Houston-based emergency medicine physician and parent of three (two girls, ag...
#A Parents Guide
How To Swaddle A Baby: Step-By-Step Guide For Parents
You saw what swaddling did for your baby in the hospital. They settled right down once the nurses wrapped them u...
#Baby Routine
Baby Sleep Patterns By Age: Newborn To One Year
Understanding baby sleep patterns and cycles can be a game-changer for tired parents whose babies wake frequentl...
#Baby Development
Baby Fighting Sleep: Signs, Reasons, and How to Help
Bleary-eyed, you hear your baby stirring in their bassinet. Why are they still up? They should have been asleep ...
#Maternity
Holiday Travel with Kids: Tips to Ease the Mental Load
Discover practical tips for traveling with your family during the holidays and lightening your mental load, no m...
#Maternity
5 Keys to Celebrate New Year's Eve with Your Baby (Minus the Mental Load)
The New Year often conjures up a familiar picture: lively countdowns, glittery outfits, champagne toasts, and am...
#Maternity
Holidays with a Baby: What You Can Truly Let Go (and What Really Matters)
Christmas with a baby (or young kids) can often mean joyful chaos — sleepless nights, endless to-do lists, and a...
#Maternity
10 Gift Ideas for Parents (That Are Actually Useful)
Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest adventures. The days are full, the nights often too short, and the em...
#Baby Development
Activities For Babies From Newborn To 12 Months
You’re toggling between mealtime and naptime much of the day, but maybe you wonder what else you should be doing...
#Baby Development
Tummy Time For Babies: What It Is, Benefits & When To Start
When your baby is first born, you do a whole lot of feeding and changing them. (And staring at them while they s...
#Baby Development
When Can Your Baby Sleep With A Blanket: What The Experts Say
Whether you’re feeding your little one in the morning or putting them to sleep at night, keeping them safe and p...
#Baby & Child Skin
Baby Eczema On Face: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment
Have you noticed red, itchy patches on your little one’s delicate cheeks or forehead and wondered what it could ...
#Baby & Child Skin
12 Best Baby Hair Products For All Hair Types
Whether it’s a thick mop of curls or it’s just barely there, you want to keep your baby’s hair healthy, clean, a...
#Baby & Child Skin
Skin Care Routine For Kids: What's OK And What To Avoid
Taking care of your child’s skin is a big part of keeping them healthy and happy, but where do you start? With s...
#Activities
Newborn Activities: 10 Ideas For Interacting With Your Baby
Between sleeping and eating, it seems as if your newborn is pretty busy day and night. But you know play is also...
#Activities
40 Fun Outdoor Activities And Play Ideas For Toddlers
Playing outdoors is so good for our toddlers! It promotes healthy cognitive, social, and physical development, a...
#Maternity
Preparing For Baby: What To Do Before Your Newborn Arrives
Your baby is coming soon! You want to be ready, but preparing for baby is a complex process. It requires a signi...
#Maternity
How To Reduce The Appearance Of Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
We firmly believe that nothing makes you feel more like a woman than being pregnant. You’re growing a new life i...
#Maternity
Types Of Stretch Marks During Pregnancy: Causes & Treatments
Curious about stretch marks during pregnancy? In this article, we discuss the three types of stretch marks you c...
#Maternity
Breastfeeding Benefits For Mom And Baby
Although breastfeeding and bottle feeding both provide the necessary nutritional support for a newborn, there ar...
#Maternity
Itching During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatments
Itchy skin during pregnancy can drive you crazy! Your clothes make it worse by constantly rubbing against those ...
#Baby Development
Newborn, Infant, Baby & Toddler Age Ranges
How long are babies newborns? How long are they Infants? Toddlers? Not long enough! Time goes by so quickly. One...
#Baby Development
When Do Babies Start Walking? | Signs To Look For
Your baby learned how to roll over, then sit up, and then crawl. Each new milestone was exciting (and maybe a li...
#Baby & Child Skin
Drool Rash: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, And Prevention
Drooling is common among babies, especially when their teeth start to come in. It is typically not a cause for c...