The FDA warns food companies to be honest with their marketing claims.

Don’t take that food label as truth. U.S. health regulators have warned units of Nestle and more than a dozen other foodmakers over nutritional claims made for baby food, nuts and other products on food labels and product websites, according to letters made public last week. The warnings came as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to push for new package labeling geared toward making it easier for consumers to understand the nutritional content of the foods they eat.

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Take care of yourself so you can take good care of your baby.

Having a new baby is a joyous life-changing event, true. But life changes often come with difficult transitions as well — childbirth in particular. Becoming a new mother can be overwhelming. Suddenly you have a demanding little person to take care of, you’re exhausted, your body has been battered by delivery, you’re struggling with breast feeding — add to that a few other life matters that need your attention.

Hormones are also still in flux so all these factors contribute to the baby blues that many new mothers experience. What’s the best way to ride it out? How do you know if it’s already post-partum depression?

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What should I expect when my baby starts teething?

The eruption of your baby’s first tooth is an major milestone. From the early appearance of the first tiny tooth to caring for the new set, learn what to expect from your baby’s new arrivals so you can prepare yourself. Learn how to deal with your teething baby’s discomfort.

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Don’t buy these common baby myths!

If you just had a baby, you’re bound to have a lot of advice thrown your way. But keep in mind, common wisdom isn’t always wise. We know better these days. Holding a baby often or picking him up when he cries won’t spoil him. Keeping your baby from taking an afternoon nap is not going to make him sleep faster at night — it’s just going to make him overtired and cranky. If you’re breast feeding, spicy or citrus food won’t make your baby reject your milk. And the list of baby myths goes on and on….

When in doubt about advice thrown your way, double check with a trusted source — like your pediatrician. Meanwhile, we have four common baby myths we’ll debunk for you right now.

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Can’t get pregnant? A few lifestyle changes may be in order.

Like we said, it’s never really as simple as have sex, get pregnant. Even a few lifestyle factors can mean boost or bust if you want to have a baby. If you’ve decided you’re ready to be a parent, consider our fertility don’ts. If you want to get pregnant and have a healthy head-start for your baby, time to start kicking some bad habits — or a least practice some self-control.

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Signs of biological roots offers hope for prevention.

SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome has perplexed doctors for years. Seemingly healthy infants dying in their sleep has been blamed on many things — from poisonous mattresses, to vaccines, to negligent care. But no one can say for sure what brings on this tragic sudden death of babies in their sleep. New research reveals, SIDS victims show a common brain abnormality.

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Another study debunks the autism and vaccination link.

So much media hype has been given to the supposed connection between autism and vaccines. Medical experts have already disputed this, but the belief still persists. Just this month, results of another study are out showing no increased risk of autism for children who received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

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Get to a sink — it’s still the best way to wash away those germs.

We’ve all gotten used to having hand sanitizers in our baby bags. I carry one all the time. But a University of Ottawa researcher has found liquid and foam hand sanitizers are inefficient if not backed up with regular soap-and-water hand-washing.

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Oxytocin offers hope for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

You’ve probably heard of oxytocin, a hormone released naturally during orgasm, breast feeding and labor. It’s manufactured versions Pitocin or Syntocinon are used to induce contractions for some women to aid in child birth. Well, the “love hormone” may also treat symptoms of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

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New mom’s guide to the good, the bad and the stinky.

Poop is serious business when you have a new baby. I remember those days when diaper duty also meant checking on the color, consistency and frequency of stools. Instinctively, I knew poop was a key indicator for my babies’ health — and so I paid attention to these details. I also remember having a lot of questions about what’s normal and what’s not and what kind of poop warranted a call to the doctor. Read more for a quick, easy-to-remember summary of all you need to know about your baby’s poop.

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