new mom, happy to play with my kids, pro-breastfeeding, information junkie
Pros
week-by-week baby updates, wonderful community members, helped me understand my children, tons of information, week-by-week pregnancy updates
Cons
none yet
DEC
21
2007
Baby Center —
mhew's review is incredibly thorough and accurate. BabyCenter is by far the most comprehensive, extensive parenting website and community I have come across--and I joined or browsed dozens while I was pregnant and after having my son. I receive the weekly email updates, and frequently follow the links to articles on the website. BabyCenter is my first resource when I want information related to parenting and babies.
The bulletin board section of BabyCenter is perhaps my favorite feature. BabyCenter offers hundreds of boards based on topics ranging from parenting styles to age-specific development, as well as "birth club" boards for parents of babies born each month. The board hosts are wonderful at encouraging healthy, respectful discussions, and are chosen partially for their knowledge of a board's specific topic (such as "Development: 3 to 6 months", "Homemade baby food", or "Attachment Parenting"). The boards are a wonderful place for both new and experienced parents to share knowledge, ask for advice, express concerns, or just connect with other moms.