BabyCenter
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| File:BabyCenter Logo.png | |
Type of site | Reference pages |
|---|---|
| Owner | Johnson & Johnson |
| URL | BabyCenter.com |
| Commercial | yes; ad-supported |
| Registration | Required only on forums |
BabyCenter is a parenting website providing information on conception, pregnancy, birth, and early childhood for parents and parents-to-be.[2][3] [4] The site has been online since November 1997.[5][failed verification]
BabyCenter L.L.C. is owned by Johnson & Johnson, the main sponsor on the site. BabyCenter has a policy of maintaining a clear separation between advertising content and medically approved health content.[6] Users of the website can sign up for free weekly email newsletters that guide them through pregnancy and their child's development.
The company is based in San Francisco and has several companion websites around the world, including BabyCenter Arabia,[7] BabyCenter Brazil,[8] BabyCenter China,[9] BabyCenter India,[10] and others.[6]
BabyCenter was purchased from the now defunct eToys in a cash agreement valued at 10 million dollars in March 2001.[11][12]
BabyCenter was the winner of the "Best family and parenting site" category in the 2006 and 2011 Webby Awards and the winner of the 'Health' category in the Fourth Annual GII Awards.
BabyCenter has two iPhone apps: My Pregnancy Today [13] and My Baby Today.[14]
| Year | Session | Outcome | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2nd Annual Webby Awards Nominees [15] | Webby Award Winner | Home |
| 1999 | 3rd Annual Webby Awards Nominees [16] | Webby Award Winner | Living |
| 2000 | 4th Annual Webby Awards Nominees [17] | Webby Award Winner | Commerce |
| 2001 | 5th Annual Webby Awards Nominees [18] | Webby Nominee | Living |
| 2002 | 6th Annual Webby Awards Nominees [19] | Webby Nominee | Commerce |
| 2005 | 9th Annual Webby Awards Nominees [20] | People's Voice Winner | Family/Parenting |
| 2006 | 10th Annual Webby Awards Nominees [21] | People's Voice Winner | Family/Parenting |
| 2010 | 14th Annual Webby Awards Nominees [22] | People's Voice Winner | Family/Parenting |
| 2011 | 15th Annual Webby Awards Nominees [23] | Webby Award Winner | Family/Parenting |
| 2011 | 15th Annual Webby Awards Nominees [23] | People's Voice Winner | Family/Parenting |
References
- ^ "Babycenter.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- ^ McClure, Robin (2009). Knack baby's first year: a complete illustrated guide for your child's first twelve months. Guilford, CT: Knack. p. 230. ISBN 1-59921-503-9.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Choudri, Nihara (2005). Parent savvy straight answers to your family's practical, financial & legal questions (1. ed. ed.). Berkeley, Calif.: Nolo. p. 137. ISBN 1-4133-0368-4.
{{cite book}}:|edition=has extra text (help) - ^ Lamarre, Michelle L. Keene, Stephanie S. (2002). Babies by the bay: the insider's guide to everything from doctors and diapers to playgrounds and preschools in the San Francisco Bay Area. Berkeley, Calif: Wildcat Canyon Press. p. 408. ISBN 1-885171-78-1.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Site Information for: babycenter.com". Alexa Internet. 2007-12-05. Retrieved 2007-12-05.
- ^ a b "About Us - Company Overview". BabyCenter, L.L.C. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ "الصفحة الرئيسية". Arabia.babycenter.com. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "BabyCenter Brasil". Brasil.babycenter.com. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "宝宝中心 - 怀孕 育儿 全球最大的专业育儿网". Cn.babycenter.com. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Pregnancy, baby, toddler and conception health information at BabyCenter India". Babycenter.in. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
- ^ "Company News; Johnson & Johnson Buys BabyCenter From eToys". The New York Times Company. 3 March 2001.
- ^ "J&J buys eToys unit". Cable News Network. Archived from the original on 10 February 2002. Retrieved 2 March 2, 2001.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "App review: BabyCenter's My Pregnancy Today". Pregnancy Magazine. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ^ "BabyCenter Launches My Baby Today App for iPhone & iPod touch". The Business Journals. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ^ "2nd Annual Webby Awards Nominees". The Webby Awards. 1998.
- ^ "3rd Annual Webby Awards Nominees". The Webby Awards. 1999.
- ^ "4th Annual Webby Awards Nominees". The Webby Awards. 2000.
- ^ "5th Annual Webby Awards Nominees". The Webby Awards. 2001.
- ^ "6th Annual Webby Awards Nominees". The Webby Awards. 2002.
- ^ "9th Annual Webby Awards Nominees". The Webby Awards. 2005.
- ^ "10th Annual Webby Awards Nominees". The Webby Awards. 2006.
- ^ "14th Annual Webby Awards Nominees". The Webby Awards. 2010.
- ^ a b "15th Annual Webby Awards Nominees". The Webby Awards. 2011.
Further reading
- Joe Szadkowski (May 19, 1998). "BabyCenter a treat for expectant parents". The Washington Times.
- Jon Swartz (April 21, 1999). "EToys Delays IPO, Will Buy BabyCenter". The San Francisco Chronicle.
- Verne Kopytoff (December 10, 2001). "Making a comeback - Web sites reborn as marketing arms for big companies". The San Francisco Chronicle.
- Julio Ojeda-Zapata (May 25, 1998). "Sites That Help Dads Get Comfortable With Firstborn". St. Paul Pioneer Press.
- Jean Scheidnes (March 3, 2001). "J&J buying BabyCenter from eToys". The Star-Ledger.
- "Cool Sites". Contra Costa Times. November 9, 1997.
- Paula Schleis (June 26, 2000). "BabyCenter Site Can Help With Bringing Up Baby". Akron Beacon Journal.
- Jonathan Rabinovitz (October 25, 1998). "Online Retailers Carving Out New Ground In E-Turf". San Jose Mercury News.
External links
- BabyCenter at Curlie