If you’re pregnant or thinking about having a baby, you may be trying to decide if it’s something you can afford. Luckily, The Bump has come up with a list of answers to your questions and sources where you may find out how much pregnancy costs.

There is no greater feeling in the world than having your baby smile at you. And when life gets a little stressful, you may find yourself longing to see that smile. If you’re looking for some ways to motivate your little one, check out these 11 activities to make baby smile.

Do you spend too much on baby products? A new study says you do. Turns out pregnant and first-time moms are spending way too much on their babies. What do you think?

Are you thinking about having a baby or adding to your family? Wondering if you’re too young or too old to have another baby? Deciding when to have a child is never easy, but MSN addresses this with moms across the country in What’s the Best Age to Have a Baby?

If you’re pregnant, you may want to listen up. January is officially here, which means the weather is about to start getting colder, but could it be healthy for you and your baby? According to one study it is.

Home births seem to be all the rage these days, but are they really better than hospital births? Giggle Gab takes a big look at home versus hospital births and the pros and cons of each.

As the new year approaches, many moms will be making resolutions that include getting in shape and losing baby weight. Need some inspiration? Here are some workouts you can do with your baby, almost anywhere or anytime.

The end of the year is here and many people are remembering it in many different ways. Parenting, for example, has rounded up the best baby and toddler toys of 2011.  Did you purchase any of these? What would you add to the list?

Next time your infant can’t stop crying, you might want to bring out the family pet! OK, that might not be the best idea, but one family found it pretty beneficial. See this cute little kitty makes baby stop crying with the touch of a paw.

Remember that book about dieting for young girls? How about the breastfeeding baby doll? These are just few of the weird, outrageous and just plain strange products for kids and babies we saw this year.

Are you expecting a new baby or re-doing your nursery? If so, you might want to check out these nursery planning tools from the website, The Cradle. They includes lists for items you might need, green options, information, and expert advice.

At some point after having your baby, you’ll find yourself wanting to lose those extra pounds and get back into shape, right? But being a mom means being super busy, and it’s often hard to find time to exercise. If this sounds familiar, check out these 6 mom-friendly exercises for after baby.

Do you often find yourself wondering when your baby will start crawling, smiling or sleeping through the night? Check out this guide to important baby milestones from The Bump.  You can compare your baby to the average child and get an idea of when your next big milestone is coming up!

If you’re expecting a baby and looking for the right name, look no further! The official list of popular baby names from 2011 is here. Did your favorite names make the top ten?

Many decisions may go into the name you choose for your new baby. Names you love and hate, family names, sentimental names and so much more can be a big influence on your final decision. But what about a search engine? These days, many parents are turning to Google to find out how their potential baby  name stacks up against the world.