Babies

A baby industry website has revealed the most popular baby names so far in 2023 and those it says are at risk of becoming "extinct."

Ever seen a baby get their first weigh-in after being born? Wait until you see the cutest way this Wisconsin baby got her first weigh-in!

Many Illinois parents are thinking outside the box when it comes to choosing a middle name for their daughters, and it looks like this trend might stick.

The FDA is strongly warning parents not to use one specific type of baby pool floats because it could lead to injury or death.

When I was born, way back in 1963, my name, Riley, was given to less than 5 babies born in the entire United States. I was in my middle 20s before I met another person with that name. Things have changed in the baby-naming world since then.

Pediatricians are warning desperate parents there is one important thing you must not do when you can't find any baby formula.

In a piece last week, I told you about cheese being the most stolen item from Illinois grocery stores. And while cheese is the biggest focus of grocery theft, baby formulas are not far behind, ranking third overall in pilfered items.

Being a father of two, I was present and a "participant" in the births of both kids, all with the clear understanding that the delivery part of the equation would be handled by medical professionals.

Choosing a name for your new baby is a high-pressure situation, but did you know some states have laws against certain baby names?

Wednesday's massive winter storm in Illinois forced one mother to deliver her baby in a parking lot on the way to the hospital.