There were adorable – but heartbreaking – scenes when a scared and wet baby raccoon was found on a homeowner’s doorstep. Belchertown Animal Control Officer Sarah Byrnes was called to the Massachusetts property and found the youngster standing on two legs in fear after surviving a rainstorm the night before. A scared and wet baby … Read more
This baby’s cry in the sky wasn’t going to fly. A mom has gone viral on Instagram after sharing a video of her husband making their 5-month-old daughter apologize to fellow fliers following a long-haul plane ride. Hannah Chestnut posted the cheeky footage to her Instagram account, @themumcrew, following an 8-hour flight from London, England, … Read more
Is this a not-so-grand plan? In recent years, a new kind of baby shower has taken root — not for the parents-to-be, but for the grandparents. “Grandma showers” or “grandbaby showers” aim to celebrate growing lineage, especially those about to welcome their child’s first offspring. While some view it as a heartwarming way to honor … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ and his girlfriend, “Jane” regularly used “two dozen or more” bottles of baby oil during “freak-off” sex-sessions. Jane — who referred to “freak-offs” as “hotel nights” — said they had to cover “everything” in the hotel rooms with bedsheets, blankets and towels “for the excessive use of baby oil everywhere.” Combs’ and … Read more
Who’s sorry now? Not Connie Francis. The Jersey girl was a pop superstar of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s with hits such as “Who’s Sorry Now?” and “Stupid Cupid.” She retired after a life filled with both immense success and incredible tragedy, including being raped and her brother’s murder. Now, at age 87, she’s back … Read more
Dak Prescott added another little cowgirl to his family. Prescott, the 31-year-old Cowboys quarterback, and his fiance Sarah Jane Ramos announced Saturday the birth of their second daughter. Aurora Rayne Prescott was born May 22 and weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. “Thank You God!” Prescott wrote on Instagram. “Welcome, Aurora Rayne! May 22, 2025. God … Read more
Don’t mess with this mama. A new mom has hit back at claims she’s “selfish” for having her first child at 48 – saying her age and wisdom make her better equipped to raise a baby. Rene Byrd welcomed her baby boy, Crue, late last year after trying to get pregnant for almost a decade. … Read more
SAO PAULO — Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls have sparked both online fascination and political debate in Brazil, with lawmakers even bringing the lifelike dolls into legislatures. Influencers have staged situations such as birth simulations and strolls in shopping malls with the hand-crafted baby figures, known as “reborn” dolls, creating videos that have gone viral. … Read more
They’ve put the glitter in the gutter. Japan has officially cracked down on “kirakira” — meaning “shiny” or “glittery” — baby names, with a new law aimed at dimming the dazzle of outlandish monikers like Pikachu, Prince and, yes, Devil. Among the newly discouraged names? Jewel, Lovely, Kitty, Elsa, Prince, Naruto, Pikachu, Naiki (as in … Read more
Now, this is just Putin a target on the baby’s back. Newborns, defenseless little lambs lacking agency and autonomy, often get stuck with nonsensical names. But this tot’s title is the commander-in-chief of all infant-naming nightmares. A woman claims nurses in Germany have ranked “Richie Rich Putin” the absolute worst baby name ever. TommyStockProject – stock.adobe.com “Richie Rich … Read more
Erin Andrews shared heartbreaking news Thursday that her surrogate suffered a miscarriage. The Fox Sports reporter, 47, spoke through tears when discussing the devastating update on the latest episode of her “Calm Down” podcast, noting how she and husband Jarret Stoll — who welcomed son Mack in 2023 via surrogate — thought things were progressing … Read more
No Pauly or Francesca on this list. Home of the Jersey Shore, Wawa and Tony Soprano — in 2025, there are specific baby names that are popular in New Jersey, and the top spot for both boys and girls might not be what you would think. Nor are they grandma or grandpa-sounding by any means, … Read more
These pregnant mamas are eager to get things moving and grooving. There is a long list of bizarre hacks that pregnant women will try to induce labor — but this new one has experts scratching their heads. Soon-to-be moms on social media are hitting up their local Starbucks to specifically order the iced passion tango … Read more
An uncle has become the butt of his own joke after his pregnant sister took a list of gag names a little too seriously. It means that one day his niece could Google a fungal infection and find out the hard way that it’s also her name. Taking to Reddit, the poster with the username Odd_Age1378 explained the situation. We’ll call … Read more
Shoe gotta be kidding, mom. Parents traveling with small children, especially at 30,000 feet in the air, may often find themselves in sticky situations. But this mother’s adhesive hack for keeping track of her baby’s footwear has frequent flyers flying off the handle. Mom Tsagana’s flight attendant-suggested hack for keeping tabs on kids’ shoes during flights … Read more
A woman recently asked her TikTok followers to share some of the most “unhinged mother-in-law stories” — and people did not disappoint. “Tell me your most unhinged monster-in-law stories. Not just [that] she was obsessed with her kid or hated you. Give me all the crazy tea? What’s the most f—ed thing she has ever … Read more
It’s a name fit for a king — unless you’re a Kiwi. New Zealand just released its most recent list of banned baby names, with King topping the list of monikers outlawed in the country, per CNN. It’s perfectly legal in the US, where more than 1,000 babies were given the name King in 2024, … Read more
An Aussie mother who has been the center of controversy over her decision to choose her baby’s gender has defended her actions on radio. Caitlin Bailey, from Melbourne, is a single mom with two sons and a daughter. However, she always wanted two children of each biological sex so she spent $45,000 to fly to America … Read more
A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him. Researchers described the case in a new study, saying he’s among the first to be successfully treated with a custom therapy that seeks to fix a tiny but critical error … Read more
Most fur parents foresee that welcoming a new baby is a huge adjustment for everyone, including four-legged family members. Luckily, there’s people like dog trainer Shir, who is passionate about helping pet owners create safe, harmonious homes. Especially when children enter the mix. She’s now warned that one of the most overlooked dangers in a family home, is when the dog gets … Read more