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California is launching the nation's first universal diaper program, giving 400 free diapers to families at participating hospitals starting this summer. The "Golden State Start" program aims to ease the financial burden on new parents during a critical time.
Oshin and Manjunath turned their struggles as confused new parents into Sitaara, an app offering expert-backed guidance on everything from tantrums to screen time. Their solution is helping thousands of families navigate parenthood with less guesswork and more confidence.
Two Utah hospitals are wrapping every baby born in 2026 in handmade patriotic blankets to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Local quilters have already donated nearly 240 blankets since January.
England installed park benches with sliders that let parents signal if they're "up for a chat" or "craving quiet." The simple idea is helping tackle a loneliness crisis affecting 62% of new parents.
In the Netherlands, every new parent gets a trained maternity nurse who comes to their home for up to eight days after birth. They help with everything from diaper changes to spotting health problems early, transforming those overwhelming first days with a newborn.
America's youngest Olympic wrestling champion just became a mom, naming her firstborn son after her Holocaust survivor grandfather. The 22-year-old athlete is passing down her Jewish heritage with a name that means "lion."