Twenty-ten was nothing less than extraordinary: celebrities revealed more than ever before, important scientific breakthroughs provided parents some relief, and the focus on body image intensified. Kate Gosselin and Kourtney Kardashian captivated our collective attention and the recalls of children's medication sent us all reeling.

Most Viewed Posts of 2010:

  1. Kate Gosselin’s Hair Makeover – Who knew a haircut could be so newsworthy? Kate Gosselin’s trademark hairstyle of 2009 bit the dust at the beginning of 2010.

  2. Kourtney Kardashian’s Baby Weight Loss was Photoshopped – Kourtney Kardashian revealed to the public that they were being duped by photoshopping.

  3. 2010 Spring Maternity Fashion Trends – Maternity fashion continued to evolve with the addition of knots, metallic fabrics and tiny floral prints.

  4. Kendra Bares All: Postpartum Body Issues – Kendra let the world see her postpartum issues and connected with the many moms who struggle with low self-esteem after giving birth.

  5. Mystery of SIDS May Be Solved – Decades of mystery may have come to an end when science revealed the most likely cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

  6. Infant Deaths From Slings Cause Concern – Sling companies were put in the hot seat when poor sling design caused several infant deaths. 

  7. 20 Tips for Dealing With Sleep Deprivation – Nothing new here; parents of newborns were interested in finding ways to deal with the inevitable lack of sleep in that first year of their baby’s life.

  8. Postpartum Belly-Binding Products – Belly-binding products gained more popularity in 2010 and new companies sprung up to provide different styles.

  9. Urgent: Tylenol Recall – Johnson & Johnson didn’t win any contests among parents in 2010 after a prolific round of recalls of children’s products.

  10. Beware of “Fragrance” Mom – We revealed the dangerous chemicals lurking in some of our favorite perfumes and household products.

What was your favorite post of the year? What kind of posts would you like to see in 2011?

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