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Is It Safe To Make Homemade Baby Formula?

Is It Safe To Make Homemade Baby Formula?

Erin Pepler

America just BANNED crib bumpers and it’s time Canada followed suit

America just BANNED crib bumpers and it’s time Canada followed suit

Today's Parent

Hospital Bag Checklist: Everything You Need for Delivery

Hospital Bag Checklist: Everything You Need for Delivery

Is your due date just around the corner? Make sure you have everything you need for labour ready to go with this handy hospital bag checklist.

Today's Parent

Why I Did Absolutely Nothing About My Baby's Sleep

Why I Did Absolutely Nothing About My Baby's Sleep

He was waking every 45 minutes. I was a total mess. But as I waited for the sleep trainer’s instructions to arrive, I had an epiphany.

Sophie Kohn

Feeding your baby has never been easier with new Canadian baby company Quark

Feeding your baby has never been easier with new Canadian baby company Quark

Quark

I kept imagining I would stab or drown my baby—and I'm not alone

Postpartum care

I kept imagining I would stab or drown my baby—and I'm not alone

Postpartum intrusive thoughts are surprisingly common, but we don't talk about them nearly enough. It's time for that to change.

Ruth Richert

I'd like to apologize for my cringey new-mom mistakes

I'd like to apologize for my cringey new-mom mistakes

Elizabeth Broadbent

Children's song lyrics: The ABC song

Baby development

Children's song lyrics: The ABC song

Sesame Street has done endless variations of the famous ABC song lyrics, which will help you keep it fresh (for baby and for you!).

Today's Parent

The most important minute of your baby's bedtime routine

The most important minute of your baby's bedtime routine

Vered Benhorin

This 3-minute activity will make your bond with your baby stronger than ever

Baby development

This 3-minute activity will make your bond with your baby stronger than ever

I've coached thousands of parents on connecting with their infants, and this simple activity for bonding with baby is one of the best I've found.

Vered Benhorin

For me, parenting will never be as simple as trusting my instincts

For me, parenting will never be as simple as trusting my instincts

Julie Vick

Planning baby’s first birthday party: 7 tips to prevent complete disaster

Birthday parties

Planning baby’s first birthday party: 7 tips to prevent complete disaster

Congratulations! Your baby's first birthday party means you've all survived year one of parenthood. It's time to celebrate.

Ariel Brewster

Should You Give Gripe Water To Your Fussy Baby?

Should You Give Gripe Water To Your Fussy Baby?

Here’s what parents need to know about gripe water, from its ingredients to potential side effects—and whether it actually works.

Cameron French

These stunning photos helped Sarah Nicole Landry come to terms with weaning baby Lemmie

These stunning photos helped Sarah Nicole Landry come to terms with weaning baby Lemmie

The Birds Papaya blogger commissioned photographer Theresa Morphy to capture one of her final feeds with her fourth child.

Jessica Pollack

Spring Forward: How to Adjust Your Baby's Sleep Schedule

Spring Forward: How to Adjust Your Baby's Sleep Schedule

Sleep consultant Alanna McGinn reveals the easy ways you can adjust your baby’s sleep schedule so spring forward is less disruptive for your family.

Alanna McGinn

Are breathable mesh crib bumpers safer than regular crib bumpers?

Are breathable mesh crib bumpers safer than regular crib bumpers?

Although bumpers are still included in many crib bedding sets, they pose a very real risk to babies. Mesh crib bumpers seem like a safer choice. Are they?

Alison Sargeant

Are crib bumpers safe? Experts weigh in.

Are crib bumpers safe? Experts weigh in.

If you think you might need a crib bumper to make your baby more comfortable and protect them from injury, you might want to think again.

Cameron French

How to Help Your Baby Through Their First Cold

How to Help Your Baby Through Their First Cold

When you’re deep in the trenches of parenting a sick baby, you’ll have all sorts of middle-of-the-night questions. We have answers.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

The Best Baby Cold Remedies—And The Ones You Should Avoid

The Best Baby Cold Remedies—And The Ones You Should Avoid

There may not be a cure for the common cold, but there are ways to help your baby feel more comfortable. Try these baby cold rememdies next time.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

Does beer really increase your breastmilk?

Does beer really increase your breastmilk?

Some people on the internet say a a beer and breastfeeding go hand in hand. Here's a look at the science—or lack thereof—behind this popular belief.

Alison Sargeant