Chrissy Teigen Didn't Go The Grammys & Stayed Home With Baby Esti

Chrissy Teigen has a solid history of being a success at awards shows. As a celebrity, former model, and wife of EGOT John Legend, she has had ample opportunity to dress up and rub elbows with all of the rich and famous people of Los Angeles. Something she seems to have enjoyed doing over the years, just not this year. Teigen did not join her husband at the 2023 Grammys because she simply “cannot get up” from under her sleeping baby girl. And it’s kind of an introvert’s dream excuse to be honest.

The Cravings cookbook author welcomed daughter Esti Maxine just weeks ago. As the entire family, including 7-year-old daughter Luna and 4-year-old son Miles, gets accustomed to their new normal with a baby in the house, it seems Teigen is pretty content to just stay home with her sweet little girl. Especially when the other option is to spend ages going full glam and hitting the red carpet at the Grammys.

On Sunday, Teigen shared a photo of herself looking content and relaxed with Esti sleeping on her chest on Instagram with the caption, “happy grammy day!! had a dress fitting, looked around and realized ….what the hell am I trying to prove here. I cannot get up lol.”

Teigen’s followers totally backed her decision to hang out with Esti at home. “You have the best seat in the house!” one fan wrote. “You’re right where you need to be! There will be other award shows and other fittings but this moment will never happen again. Embrace the moment,” another said. “You’re holding the best award,” one more chimed in, while another commented, “Smart woman. Listen to your body and doing what you need to do.”

Her husband supported her decision to sit this year’s Grammys out as well. “Just sitting there fine AF,” he wrote on her post, perhaps excited to come home himself to hang out with their new baby and bask in all of the joy she has brought with her.

Certainly when Teigen shared her first photo of her three children last month, she made it known that their house was full of happiness. “She’s here! Esti Maxine Stephens - the house is bustling and our family could not be happier,” she wrote at the time. “Daddy sheds nightly tears of joy seeing Luna and Miles so full of love, and I am learning you still need diapers with a c section!? We are in bliss. Thank you for all the love and well wishes - we feel it all! X”

The Grammys really can’t beat that now, can they?

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78-Year-Old Grandma Announces Harry Styles’ Grammy Win & Twitter Loved It

When Harry Styles won Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammys on Sunday night for Harry’s House, there was one person who was perhaps even more excited than the artist himself. A 78-year-old grandma named Reina, who happens to be a Harry Styles super fan. And who was asked to announce his big win on stage. She might not have won any awards herself but she certainly won all of our hearts.

Sudbury, Ontario native Reina was invited to the Grammys after her granddaughter shared a video of her explaining why she is Harry Styles’ number one fan. “Above being talented, above giving a great show, above being good looking, he’s everything,” Reina said in the video. “He’s still humble. He’s still a nice person. To me, that’s a star.”

Reina joined other super fans on stage at the Grammys on Sunday to find out who would win the coveted Album of the Year award, and when host Trevor Noah looked at the envelope, he walked to Reina to let her announce it. She screamed “Harry Styles!” and got emotional. More emotional still when Styles came on stage and immediately went to her for a huge hug.

Their sweet moment ended up being hailed on Twitter as the highlight of the night. Not just because Styles showed such genuine warmth to Reina with his big embrace. Fans were buoyed by the thought of still being a super fan at that age.

Some other fans were initially less than impressed with the Grammys’ decision to bring artists’ super fans on stage for the big award, but that lovely moment between Reina and Harry Styles changed their minds completely.

It was certainly a special weekend for Reina, who flew to Los Angeles with her granddaughter to see Styles in concert, both of them dressed in colorful boas and sunglasses. She was also gifted with a huge pile of Harry Styles merchandise by the man himself as a show of gratitude for her unwavering support, including t-shirts, hats, and pretty much anything else you can imagine.

In other words, Reina was the true winner of the Grammys this weekend. An inspiration to others, and a reminder that you can be a super fan no matter your age.

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How To Get Rid Of Cradle Cap: Pediatricians Share At-Home Treatment Options

You’re running your fingers through your newborn baby’s hair — or cupping that sweet little bald head — and you notice that it’s, well, got something on it. Wait, what is that? Perhaps your first thought is “ew?” And if so, who could blame you? What you’re looking at just might be cradle cap, also known as seborrhea dermatitis. If you’re worried at all, or need confirmation that the slightly scale-like, flaky stuff on your baby’s head — or hiding not-so-subtly under their soft mop of baby hair — is indeed cradle cap, it’s always a good idea to bring it up with your pediatrician, or even send them a photo if you can. Once you’re sure what it is, you may be wondering exactly how to get rid of cradle cap. And while it doesn’t require treatment, it’s normal to wish it were gone. Thankfully, cradle cap treatment is an option and it’s easy to treat at home.

What is cradle cap?

Cradle cap is “vernacular for seborrhea dermatitis that occurs on the scalp of newborns,” explains Dr. Angelica Espinosa-Louissaint, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and co-founder of Commonwealth Pediatrics. “It is not infectious or contagious,” she stresses, nor it is painful or itchy. Though it may look, well, unpleasant, both Espinosa-Louissaint and Dr. Natasha Burgert, a pediatrician, emphasize that cradle cap is not worriesome and is incredibly common. “The sticky, flaky areas are due to increased cell turnover, natural skin shedding that results in clumps of dead skin,” Burgert explains.

You might begin to notice cradle cap around the first 2-4 weeks of your baby’s life, but for many babies, cradle cap will be “resolved by 4-6 months old, generally improving each month,” says Espinosa-Louissaint. It is usually centered on their head and forehead — thus cradle “cap” — but you may notice it on their eyebrows, or Espinosa-Louissaint says it can even “extend onto their body.” In those early months, your baby probably has relatively frequent well-visits scheduled, and if you’re worried at all about the cradle cap, it’s always a good idea to ask your pediatrician for their insight.

How to get rid of cradle cap

Despite the fact that cradle cap isn’t something you need to be concerned about, and is something that your baby is blissfully unaware of, many parents are bothered by its presence on their baby’s head. And true, it can be unsightly, or seem to interfere with their otherwise-perfect little mop of baby hair. So, if you want to get rid of cradle cap rather than wait for it to resolve on its own, there are treatment options. “Generally, we advise that parents don’t need to do anything because it will self resolve,” says Espinosa-Louissaint. If you do want to do something to treat cradle cap, though, she recommends the following cradle cap treatment:

• Brush flakes from scalp gently with a fine tooth baby comb or soft baby brush moving from the hairline on forehead back toward the nape of the neck. Burgert mentions that FridaBaby’s DermFrida is “perfect for the task.”
• Apply small amount of dandruff shampoo, like Selsun Blue, which has selenium sulfide in it to the dry scalp without water and rub in gently.
• Leave this on like a masque treatment for 3-5 minutes.
• Rinse off thoroughly.

If you’re worried at all about using a product like Selsun Blue on your newborn, Tracy Funk, an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the OHSU School of Medicine, has a slightly milder suggestion. “If parents want to treat, I usually start by having them apply a small amount of mineral oil or petroleum jelly to the scalp, massage it in to gently loosen the scale (they can also use a soft brush), then wash the scalp with a gentle baby shampoo,” explains Funk. “If that is not successful, I recommend seeing their pediatrician or a dermatologist for medicated treatments.”

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Doing this once a week will usually keep the condition under control until baby outgrows it. My own children had extremely persistent cradle cap, even as toddlers and into the preschool years. They remained completely oblivious, and as their baby hair grew into bigger-kid hair, it wasn’t noticeable at all. Whether you treat it or not, cradle cap is nothing to worry about.

Experts:

Dr. Angelica Espinosa-Louissaint, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and co-founder of Commonwealth Pediatrics

Dr. Natasha Burgert, a pediatrician and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Tracy Funk, M.D., Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the OHSU School of Medicine

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25 Boy Names That Start With X

When it comes to starting letters, “X” is definitely a bit of a dark horse. It sort of makes sense, at least among English speakers. Some might consider it a letter with a bit of an identity crisis: is it pronounced as a “ks” or an “h” or, most commonly, perhaps, a “z.” But I see all of that as potential, making boy names that start with “X” an awesome idea.

If you’re here, it’s probably because you’re considering the idea of an “X” boy name — or you’re at least open to it — and I say go for it. I think these boy names that start with “X” are unique, bold, creative, fun, and often very beautiful. You might say these names have the X-factor. (I couldn’t resist.)

There should always be broad diversity whenever there’s a name list, but the nature of “X” names has made that a little bit more difficult — you’ll find a lot of the names on this list come from Spanish, Greek, and Arabic origins, or are variations of more common names. Some boy names that start with “X” are invented here in the good ol’ U.S. of A and, honestly, I’m here for that because at some point all names were invented. They don’t all have to be ancient, traditional names with murky origins.

If you want unique, but also funky and lovely, let’s take a look at some of the most eXcellent “X” boy names out there.

Xander

Coming from the same root as the name “Alexander,” the name Xander (pronounced ZAN-der) has the same meaning: “defender of mankind.”

Xanthus

A perfect name for a little blonde boy, this Greek name of Xanthus means “golden-haired” and is pronounced “ZAN-thus.”

Xavier

Xavier has interesting origins. A blend of Spanish, Basque, and Arabic that was de rigeur throughout the Iberian peninsula a few hundred years ago, Xavier means “new house” and can be pronounced either “ZAY-vee-ur” or “EX-ay-vee-ur.” This is a fairly popular boy name that starts with “X.”

Xion

This unisex name of Xion is a variant of the Biblical name Zion (a place name generally used to refer to Jerusalem, but sometimes to the entire land of Israel). It’s a fun spin on a unique (but fairly straightforward) name.

Xanthippus

Pronounced “ZAN-thi-pus,” this Greek name of Xanthippus means “yellow horse” and was most famously attributed to a well-known Athenian politician and general.

Xhemel

This “X” name for boys, Xhemel, has Arabic origins and you’ve probably heard it before: it’s a variant spelling of “Jamal,” which means “beauty,” and is pronounced the same way.

Ximeno

Ximeno is a Spanish/Basque version of the name “Simon,” and is pronounced “hee-MEH-no,” meaning “one who listens.”

Xerxes

I’m lowkey obsessed with this unique “X” name of Xerxes. It’s the Greek version of the Persian name Khashayar, and it means “ruler of heroes” or “hero among heroes.” In history, Xerxes was a powerful king of the Achaemenid Empire.

Xoel

This unique Spanish boy’s name of Xoel (which comes to us from the Galicia region in the northwest), means “God is Gracious” and is pronounced in an interesting way. It’s sort of “joe-EL” but the J sound is softer — think somewhere between a “sh” and a “j”... like a “zh.”

Xystos

This Greek name of Xystos means “smooth” and is pronounced either “ZISS-tos” or “ZEES-tos.”

Xoán

Like Xoel, the name Xoán is from the Galicia region of Spain. Like Xoel, the “X” here is pronounced “zh” and the name is pronounced “zho-AHN.”

Xesús

And here is another beautiful Galician X name for boys; Xesús is that dilect’s version of Jesus or Jesús. Now what have we learned about the X in this case? That’s right: “zh!” So this is “zhay-soos.”

Xiomar

This Spanish boy’s name of Xiomar, pronounced “zee-oh-mar,” means “famous in battle.”

Xavi

Xavi is a diminutive version of Xavier and is a wonderful boy’s name that begins with X. It can also be pronounced a few different ways: “HA-vee” or, as in the case of soccer star Xavier Hernándes Creus, who is Catalan, “CHAA-vee.”

Xain

I love Xain, this “X” version of the Arabic boy’s name Zayn/Zain. It’s pronounced the same way and means “beauty and grace.”

Xayden

Jayden walked so Xayden could run. This invented boy “X” name is pretty cool and can be pronounced either as zay-den, zhay-den, or even Hayden: dealer’s choice!

Xavion

There’s no clear etymology of this unique “X” name for boys, and therefore no clear definition, but Xavion is pronounced “zay-vee-on” and it’s rad.

Xaime

Xaime, this Spanish variation of James, is pronounced the same way as the also Spanish name Jaime — “HI-may.”

Xeno

This Greek name of Xeno is at the root of a lot of different Greek boy names and means “foreigner.” It’s pronounced “ZEE-no.”

Xurxo

Oh look! Another Galician name! Xurxo is the region’s version of George, and is pronounced “ZHUR-zho.” The name has a sweet, earthy meaning: “farmer.”

Xen

This unisex name of Xen is a variation on the already unique name “Zen” and is pronounced the same. It means “meditation.”

Xael

The world isn’t super clear on the root of the name Xael, but we know it’s generally pronounced “zale” and it definitely has a cool-kid edgy vibe, which might make it the perfect “X” name for your boy.

Xenophon

Xenophon is a mouthful, but you can’t deny that it has gravitas! Pronounced “ZEE-no-fon,” it is Greek and means “strange voice,” which is pretty neat. In Ancient Greece, Xenophon was a famous military leader, philosopher, and historian.

Xylon

I love the meaning of this Greek “X” boy name of Xylon — “from the forest.” It’s perfect for a nature baby and is pronounced “ZIE-lon.”

Xamir

A variation of the Arabic name Zamir, which means “heart” or “conscience,” Xamir is pronounced the same way, but has that unique vibe you’re looking for.

Enjoy naming your little one! Picking the right name feels like a big task, but I trust you’ll pick an excellent one.

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30 Girl Names That Start With "X"

Unless you’re one of those people who’s known since they were in high school what they wanted to name their children, finding a baby name isn’t always easy. Maybe you have absolutely no idea what you want to name your little one — or maybe you have a starting point, a requirement, and that’s making it even harder. Starting with a letter can sometimes help, like looking for girl names that start with “X.”

I applaud you. When it comes to letters of the alphabet, “X” names for girls aren’t exactly a dime a dozen. And yet, while certainly one of the more rare letters used to start a word, there’s a lot of charm to girls names that begin with “X” that go beyond their uniqueness. For starters, you have a variety of cultures and languages to work with. For another, depending on the name, an “X” can be pronounced differently. Like a “ks” or an “h” or, most commonly, perhaps, a “Z.” Will this make things maybe a little bit challenging on her first day of school when the teacher doesn’t know how to go about pronouncing Xouxa? Maybe! But as the mom of a kid with a non-English name that isn’t intuitively spelled, I can assure you it’s not actually that big a deal. (And, generally, you only really need to handle it once per person, if that.)

So read on for some of beautiful girl names with real X-factor! You’ll be surprised at how many lovely girl names that start with “X” there are.

Xóchitl

This beautiful name of Xóchitl comes from the Nahuatl word for flower (xōchitl). Pronounced “so-cheel,” I love its unique simplicity.

Xiomara

A Spanish name with origins in the extinct Guanche language of the Canary Islands, Xiomara is a beautiful name that means “battle-ready” and is pronounced “zee-oh-mara.”

Xandra

Xandra is a variant of Alexandra and means “defender of mankind.” It’s pronounced “Zahn-dra.”

Xanthe

This lovely Greek name of Xanthe means “yellow” or “golden” and is pronounced “ZAN-thee.”

Xena

The real ones remember the cheesy joy of the ‘90s fantasy series Xena: Warrior Princess (complete with ululating war cry), and I think she’s a great role model for baby girls! Xena (pronounced ZEE-na) comes from Greece and means “foreigner.”

Xia

Xia is pronounced differently depending on the origin of the name. As a Chinese name, it is pronounced “shya.” As a spin on the Arabic “Zia” it is pronounced “zee-ah.” Funnily enough, both names have similar meanings. In Chinese, Xia means “the glow of sunrise” and in Arabic it means “shine.” Such a gorgeous “X” girl name for your little one.

Xenia

Pronounced “ZEN-ee-ah,” this Greek name of Xenia comes from the same root word as “foreigner” and means “welcomed guest.” I think this is a particularly great name for a long-awaited child.

Xola

Xola, this beautiful gender neutral “X” name from South Africa, is pronounced “ZOH-la” and has an equally beautiful meaning: “stay in peace.”

Xin

This popular Chinese name, Xin, is popular for a reason: it’s elegant and beautiful and that’s exactly what it means! It’s pronounced “sin.”

Xion

A variant of the Biblical name Zion (a place name generally used to refer to Jerusalem, but sometimes to the entire land of Israel), Xion is pretty straightforward but is also a unique spin on an already unique name.

Xanthippe

The name Xanthippe most famously belonged to the philosopher Socrates’ spirited (though often maligned) wife. Pronounced “ZAN-thi-pee,” it means “yellow horse.”

Xoë

A variant on the name “Zoë,” I like Xoë as a cute “X” name for girls.

Xalwo

This Somali name of Xalwo means “sweet” and is the name of a signature dessert dish made with sugar, ghee, cornstarch, and spices (yum). It’s pronounced either “HAL-woah” or “HAL-va.”

Ximena

This Spanish feminine version of the name “Simon,” Ximena, is pronounced “hee-MEH-nuh” and means “one who listens.” It is currently fairly popular in Mexico.

Xenobia

Pronounced “zen-OH-bee-ya,” this Greek name of Xenobia means “of Zeus” or “the force of Zeus.” Septimia Zenboia was a powerful third-century queen of the Palmyrene Empire in modern-day Syria.

Xavia

For hundreds of years, Spain was known for its unique blend and synthesis of many languages and cultures. Xavia (pronounced “ZA-vee-ah,” “ZAY-vee-ah,” or even “CHAh-vee-ah” in some regions of Spain) has both Basque and Arabic origins and means “bright,” “splendid,” and “new house.”

Xoana

Xoana is essentially the classic Spanish name “Juana,” but an “X” girl name. It’s pronounced the same and it’s just kinda neat!

Xois

This place name of Xois comes from Ancient Greek. Xois (pronounced kSO-sis) was the Ancient name for the modern day city of modern-day Sakha and it was a center of worship of Amon-Ra.

Xyla

A Greek name with a sweet meaning, Xyla, pronounced “ZY-luh” means “wood-dweller.” Perfect for a unique, free-spirited child of nature.

Xen

Xen is a unisex name that puts an “X” name spin on “Zen,” which means “meditation.”

Xianna

The etymology of the name Xianna is unclear, though some think it’s a Galacian version of the name Juliana. As such, it can be pronounced either “zjee-AH-nuh” or “zee-AH-nuh.”

Xamira

I love this Old Persian name of Xamira meaning “diamond.” It can also be seen as an “X” name version of the Arabic Samira meaning “night-companion.” It’s pronounced “zah-MEE-ruh.”

Xevera

The world is not 100% clear on the origin of Xevera, pronounced “heh-veh-ruh,” but it could either come from the same root as “Xavia” or it could be a Portugese feminine version of the Latin/Harry Potter name “Severus.”

Xing

This. Name. Has. Everything. Xing is an “X” name. It’s a girl name. It’s a boy name. It’s a surname. In Chinese, it means “star” and is pronounced “seeng.”

Xolani

Xolani is a unisex name of Xhosa origin with a beautiful meaning of “peace.” But for non-native speakers, know that this name includes a click sound (specifically made with the tongue pressed against the sides of the teeth) in the beginning that might be difficult if you don’t know the language!

Xuxa

This Portuguese name of Xuxa comes from the Latin word for “lily” and is pronounced “SOO-sha.”

Xinavane

This place name of Xinavane comes from the east African country of Mozambique and is pronounced “shah-nah-vain.”

Xandria

Coming from the same Greek root as names like Alexander and Xandra, Xandria is pronounced similarly (ZAN-dree-uh) and also means “defender of mankind.”

Xeni

The world is not exactly clear where this name comes from, but most sources agree that Xeni is pronounced “shen-ee.” Depending on where it is purported to be from, it means either “protector of plants” or “welcoming of strangers.”

Xayah

Xayah, a Turkish name meaning “sincere,” is a unique “X” girl name pronounced “ZYE-uh.”

Don’t sleep on girl names that start with “X.” There are so many, and they give off so many fun, funky, lovely vibes.

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