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Mother's Day

6 Must-Take Photos to Perfectly Capture Mother's Day

Charge up the battery, because there are few better occasions to dust off your good camera than Mother's Day.

Charge up the battery, because there are few better occasions to dust off your good camera than Mother's Day. Whether it's Mama's first time or she's a veteran, there are plenty of photos to be taken on Sunday. From classic pictures like Mom and kids to more modern ideas like Mom engaging in her favorite hobby, we've rounded up our must-take moments to capture! Click through, and get ready to play photographer for the day!

Kid Shopping

7 New Ride-On Toys to Get Tots Cruisin' This Summer

It's only a matter of time before your little walker wants some wheels of his own.

It's only a matter of time before your little walker wants some wheels of his own. While we're still a few years off from handing them the keys to the car (and thank goodness for that!), there is no shortage of options when it comes to giving tots their first set of wheels. Check out the newest, and coolest, rides around for playground-bound kids, from three-wheel scooters even the youngest toddlers can power on their own to balance bikes that will help them avoid using training wheels.

Poll

Huggies TweetPee: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?

Even when Mom's at work, she can know if her tot's in need of a new diaper.

Even when Mom's at work, she can know if her tot's in need of a new diaper. Huggies Brazil has data-collecting parents in mind with its latest introduction — the TweetPee. According to an ad the company placed on YouTube (in Portuguese), the TweetPee is a sensor that attaches to baby's diaper. When a child pees, and humidity inside the diaper increases, a tweet is sent to the parents' Twitter accounts informing them that junior needs a change. There's also an associated iPhone app that tracks the number of diapers that have been used, telling parents when it's time to purchase a new pack.

There's no indication that the product is heading to the US, so for now, you'll either have to buy it and receive your messages in Portuguese, or just go about changing nappies the old-fashioned way — by feeling for a heavy diaper.

celebrity moms

Baby's Debut: Celebrity Tots' First Official Photos

For a long time running, it seemed People had a monopoly on introductory celebaby photos.

For a long time running, it seemed People had a monopoly on introductory celebaby photos. Nicole Richie, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, and the Jolie-Pitts all turned to the well-established magazine to show off their newest family members. However, today, many celebs are turning to competitors who are doling out generous offerings to new parents. Others are releasing their own photos — either on their own or through photo agencies — to bypass the whole magazine scenario. See how your favorite Tinseltown parents — Malin Akerman being the most recent — debuted their little ones, and tell us how you think the newest Hollywood babies will be introduced to us!

Pregnancy

Common Induction Drug, Pitocin, Found to Affect Newborns

It's one of the most commonly thrown-about terms in the third trimester — induction.

It's one of the most commonly thrown-about terms in the third trimester — induction. For pregnant women who are past their due dates, and those who've been laboring for what feels like forever, receiving a dose of Pitocin (a brand of oxytocin) is often music to their ears. The commonly used hormone can kick labor into high gear and increase the rate of contractions during labor, bringing moms-to-be that much closer to delivering their babies.

After years of use, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) just released a study finding that Pitocin may have adverse effects on newborns. Their research shows that full-term babies whose moms received the hormone have a higher risk for being admitted to the NICU and receive lower Apgar scores five minutes after birth. Though the doctors are not recommending that the hormone be removed from labor and delivery units, they are suggesting that "oxytocin use may not be as safe as once thought and that proper indications for its use should be documented for further study."

Knowing this, would you try to avoid being induced — or receiving Pitocin to move a labor along — in the future?

Mother's Day

Three For the Road: Our Favorite Photos of Celeb Grandmas, Moms, and Tots

It really does take a village to raise a family, and with Mother's Day this weekend, we're thinking about mom — not just our roles as moms, but the impact our own grandmas have on their grandchildren's lives.

It really does take a village to raise a family, and with Mother's Day this weekend, we're thinking about mom — not just our roles as moms, but the impact our own grandmas have on their grandchildren's lives. And we're not the only ones. Celeb moms often turn to the moms in their lives — both their own and their partners' — for advice, support, and babysitting, creating wonderful multigenerational memories. Check out some of our favorite three-generation photos of celeb moms, tots, and grandmas through the years.

Nurseries

Jillian Harris and Molly Mesnick Collaborate on a Modern Gender-Neutral Nursery

It seems like just yesterday that we shared the details of The Bachelor season 13 contestant Molly Mesnick's baby shower.

It seems like just yesterday that we shared the details of The Bachelor season 13 contestant Molly Mesnick's baby shower. Fast-forward a few months, and Molly and Jason Mesnick are now parents to baby Riley Anne and are proudly showing off the nursery they designed with a lot of help from their good friend — and former Bachelorette star — Jillian Harris.

"I knew that I wanted the room to feel crisp, fresh, and not-so-baby. Not knowing the gender of baby Mesnick, I also wanted the colors to be neutral," Molly shared. "Jillian took my feedback and a few examples of rooms I liked from Pinterest to come up with the most incredible vision board."

The resulting nursery is a beautiful mix of modern and classic with neutral colors that didn't scream yellow. Click through to see all of the fine details found throughout the room.

Kid Shopping

The 7 Best Bottles For Breastfed Babies

Breastfed babies don't only take their milk from the breast.

Breastfed babies don't only take their milk from the breast. While lactation consultants suggest waiting at least three weeks before introducing a bottle, breastfeeding mamas often abide by their own schedules. Finding a bottle that truly mimics the motion, flow, and feeling of the breast is often the hardest part of making the switch. We've put countless bottles to the test, and narrowed our list down to seven. Check out our picks for the most breast-like bottles on the market, and let us know which one you (or your children) prefer.

Food and Fun

Off to Neverland For This Peter Pan Baby Shower

Peter Pan may not want to grow up, but if it meant he could attend a baby shower as precious as this one, he might have changed his mind.

Peter Pan may not want to grow up, but if it meant he could attend a baby shower as precious as this one, he might have changed his mind. Southern California-based Sugar & Fluff planned and styled this Peter Pan-themed evening shower for a mom-to-be who was expecting her second baby boy. And much like the character himself, the soiree was anything but typical.

"Abi [the guest of honor] and her other baby boy, Finn, are big fans of Peter Pan," said Aasim Rizvi, one part of the trio that makes up Sugar & Fluff. "It was a little sweet surprise for the older brother when he came for a guest appearance to the baby shower. We also all love Mary Blair and the concept art she did for Peter Pan and other Disney movies. We grabbed a lot of inspiration and color references from the concept paintings she did."

Rather than inundate the space with characters from the story, the designers focused on the moonlit skies and golden stars found throughout the film. Click through for all of the details used to create this magical party.

celebrity moms

Celeb Parents' Best Photos of the Week

Gardening with the kids, attending a garden party .

Gardening with the kids, attending a garden party . . . we're sensing a theme here! Warm weather brought celeb parents and tots outside to soak up the sun and some fresh air over the past week, and they couldn't have looked cuter! Lucky for us, someone was there to capture it all on their phones so they could share the pics with us via various social media channels.

Click through now to see this week's cutest celeb tot candids, and don't forget to follow POPSUGAR Moms on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter!

Kid Shopping

The Great Outdoors: 8 Outdoor Toys Just in Time For Warmer Weather

When the sun's shining and the temperature's rising, kids can't wait to get outdoors.

When the sun's shining and the temperature's rising, kids can't wait to get outdoors. And when there are new toys to be played with, outdoor playtime can't come soon enough. We've checked out the hottest new toys of the season and have narrowed down our favorites to keep kids busy all Summer long. Check them out!

Food and Fun

12 Modern Baby Gear Finds For the Contemporary Kitchen

Try as we might, there's just no use fighting the kitchen clutter that comes from having a baby in the house.

Try as we might, there's just no use fighting the kitchen clutter that comes from having a baby in the house. Bottles, nipples, pump flanges, brushes, and more can quickly overtake the sink and countertop, and if you happen to have a more contemporary kitchen, the new accessories can stick out like a sore thumb.

Lucky for you, there's a new wave of modern baby feeding and cleaning gear that ensure parents don't need to sacrifice their style when it comes to caring for their tots. Click through to see our favorite mod kitchen finds for babies and kids.

Spring

20 Spring Recipes to Get Kids Eating Fresh This Season

If you've got veggie-averse kids at home, now's the time to start introducing them to fresh produce.

If you've got veggie-averse kids at home, now's the time to start introducing them to fresh produce. Farmers markets are bursting with fresh fruit and vegetables, and they're sweeter and tastier than any other time of the year. From fresh asparagus and peas to carrots, Spring onions, kale, and more, we've rounded up our favorite kid-friendly springtime recipes. Bon appétit!