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‘You’re STILL nursing?!’ and other things to never say to a mom who breastfeeds her toddler

‘You’re STILL nursing?!’ and other things to never say to a mom who breastfeeds her toddler

There are plenty of great reasons to practice extended nursing. Unfortunately, society is still largely unaccepting when moms breastfeed their toddler.

Kristen Thompson

The dangerous stroller mistake parents make in the hot weather

The dangerous stroller mistake parents make in the hot weather

You want to keep your baby cool on hot spring or summer days, but make sure you don't do this when you go out for a walk.

Karen Robock

Q & A: Is it safe for grandparents to meet new babies now?

Q & A: Is it safe for grandparents to meet new babies now?

If your due date is approaching, you may have questions about whether grandparents can meet the new baby, and how to do it safely during coronavirus.

Ariel Brewster

Is the six-week postpartum checkup too little too late?

Postpartum care

Is the six-week postpartum checkup too little too late?

Newborns get all kinds of care from health practitioners, but for many new moms, the single checkup at six weeks after birth just isn't enough.

Karen Robock

Insomnia: How new moms can cope

Insomnia: How new moms can cope

The baby’s finally sleeping through the night, but now you can’t drift off. How long does “momsomnia” last?

Colleen Seto

The Infant Swing Danger Most Parents Don't Know About

The Infant Swing Danger Most Parents Don't Know About

Wondering if it's safe for your baby to sleep in a swing? They're known to lull babies to sleep, but swings aren't safe for overnight sleep or even napping.

Claire Gagne

Why Babies Cannot Wear Sunscreen and What Parents Can Do Instead

Why Babies Cannot Wear Sunscreen and What Parents Can Do Instead

For a baby who's under six months, the sun-protection rules are a little different—infants are too young for sunscreen. Here's how to keep them safe.

Karen Robock

7 Things Not To Say To Parents Of A Colicky Baby

7 Things Not To Say To Parents Of A Colicky Baby

I know you mean well, but trust me on this. I tried the books, the diets—I tried everything. No one simply accepts that their baby will scream all day.

Kate Blair

This new C-section scar therapy was a game-changer for me

Postpartum care

This new C-section scar therapy was a game-changer for me

I didn't mind the way my scar looked, but it felt really uncomfortable. So I decided to try Cesarean Scar Release Therapy. Here's what you need to know.

Celeste Percy-Beauregard

13 nursing sports bras that will work for your new curves

13 nursing sports bras that will work for your new curves

With the hardcore demands of nursing and pumping, bouncing back after baby isn’t always easy. We love these 12 stylish, yet practical nursing sports bras.

Erin Hershberg

10 easy baby food recipes you can basically make in your sleep

10 easy baby food recipes you can basically make in your sleep

Making your little one's meals with these baby food recipes is healthier, package-free and saves you money. And we promise it’s not as tedious as it sounds.

Terri Coles

How To Tackle Double Bedtime When You’re Alone With A Toddler And Baby

How To Tackle Double Bedtime When You’re Alone With A Toddler And Baby

If you can’t divide and conquer, bedtime with a baby and a toddler can be tricky. Here’s how to handle double bedtime when you’re solo parenting.

Ariel Brewster

Peanuts, eggs and your baby: How to introduce food allergens during the coronavirus pandemic

Peanuts, eggs and your baby: How to introduce food allergens during the coronavirus pandemic

Even during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits of allergy prevention outweigh the very small risk of a severe reaction. Here's why.

Maude Perreault, Edmond S. Chan and Elissa M. Abrams

12 Baby Sleep Tips for Exhausted New Parents

12 Baby Sleep Tips for Exhausted New Parents

We asked the sleep experts to share their best tricks for newborn babies (and their parents!) to get some shut-eye.

Claire Gagne

As a type A mom, the newborn phase was the worst

As a type A mom, the newborn phase was the worst

I pride myself on getting things done well and on schedule. So, bringing home an eight-pound enigma of a baby was a complete shock to my system.

Sarah Bradley

8 things to never say to a mom whose baby isn’t sleeping through the night

8 things to never say to a mom whose baby isn’t sleeping through the night

Even if it's well-meaning, unsolicited advice is the last thing she wants. Empty platitudes are also unlikely to go over well. You've been warned!

Jaime R. Herndon

6 baby poop solutions new parents should know about

6 baby poop solutions new parents should know about

These poop-explosion tips and hacks will get you through the messiest diaper changes. It may be stinky, but you got this.

Claire Sibonney

You said it: The best—and the hardest—things about having twins

You said it: The best—and the hardest—things about having twins

Can you imagine? We asked parents of twins to confess the most challenging things about raising twins, and their favourite parts of twin parenthood, too.

Today's Parent

5 signs your child may have allergies

5 signs your child may have allergies

Suspicious of that sniffly nose? Curious about that cough? Read on to decode some common signs of childhood allergies.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How to design the ultimate nursery

How to design the ultimate nursery

Our experts give their nursery decor tips for designing the ultimate baby room—from statement wallpaper to furniture that will grow with your little one.

Simone Olivero