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How to deal with a catnapping baby

How to deal with a catnapping baby

Exhausted from your little catnapper? Here's what to do when your baby refuses to snooze for long stretches.

Emily Rivas

3 things that AREN'T actually signs your baby is ready for solids

3 things that AREN'T actually signs your baby is ready for solids

There are false signs of readiness that can confuse some parents and lead them to think their baby is ready for solids when they actually aren't.

Teresa Pitman

What to do when your baby has a fever

What to do when your baby has a fever

Think your baby might have a fever? Here's everything you need to know, from how to properly check their temperature to when it's time to see a doctor.

Today's Parent

7 fun sensory play ideas to encourage your child's development

Baby development

7 fun sensory play ideas to encourage your child's development

Engaging the senses while crafting helps develop motor skills, self-regulation and sensory integration—and it’s really fun!

Today's Parent

How do I know if my baby's rash is roseola?

How do I know if my baby's rash is roseola?

What is roseola, how does it spread and how do you treat it? Here's what to look for and when to see a doctor if you suspect your baby's rash is roseola.

Cameron French

Why I felt pressured to put a headband on my bald baby

Baby development

Why I felt pressured to put a headband on my bald baby

I really wish strangers would stop commenting on her lack of hair—she’s fine!

Nicole Paseka Grundmeier

Do you really need a nursing pillow?

Do you really need a nursing pillow?

We asked a lactation consultant and registered nurse to answer all your questions about using a nursing pillow to breastfeed your newborn.

Bonnie Schiedel

Everything you need to know about your baby's oral thrush

Everything you need to know about your baby's oral thrush

Here's what baby thrush looks like, how to deal it and what the condition means for breastfeeding moms. (Yup, you can get it too.)

Bonnie Schiedel

Is my baby’s eye goop a sign of infection?

Is my baby’s eye goop a sign of infection?

Worried the gunk in your baby's eye is a sign of infection? Paediatrician Dina Kulik explains what's normal and what's not when it comes to baby's eyes.

Dr. Dina Kulik

The Best Ways to Treat Baby Heat Rash Fast

The Best Ways to Treat Baby Heat Rash Fast

Heat rash is very common in babies, but it can cause itchiness and discomfort. Here’s how to deal with rashes and prevent them from happening.

Sydney Loney

4 Ways to Get Rid of Cradle Cap for Good

4 Ways to Get Rid of Cradle Cap for Good

Toss the hats! Your baby’s crusty, scaly scalp is harmless, but it can also be hard on the eyes. Luckily, there are effective ways to treat cradle cap.

Sydney Loney

12 ways to celebrate your baby’s first Christmas

Baby development

12 ways to celebrate your baby’s first Christmas

Celebrate your little one’s first holiday with a special keepsake or a new tradition that you can continue year after year.

Adrienne Brown

What you need to know about baby birthmarks

What you need to know about baby birthmarks

Your baby is absolutely perfect, but that birthmark has you concerned. We’ve broken down what you need to know about the different types of baby birthmarks.

Meredith Franco Meyers

When to worry about your baby's fever

When to worry about your baby's fever

Your baby feels a bit warm, but nothing else seems wrong. What should you do? We asked a paediatrician how to deal with a fever.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Is a diaper blowout diarrhea?

Is a diaper blowout diarrhea?

Poop explosions are never fun, but are they a sign of a problem? A paediatrician explains what it really means when your baby has a diaper blowout.

Dr. Dina Kulik

The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday toy deals

The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday toy deals

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Get deals on our top toys of the year with these awesome Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals.

Alicia Cox Thomson

3 tips for getting a great picture with Santa

3 tips for getting a great picture with Santa

Being dropped into a stranger’s lap to tell him your deepest desires? No wonder some little kids freak out. Here’s how to get a great picture with Santa.

Today's Parent

Can we stop scaring women about the horrors of breastfeeding, please?

Can we stop scaring women about the horrors of breastfeeding, please?

I wish I had read something like this during all my pre-baby insomnia. Pregnant women shouldn’t be afraid of breastfeeding!

Emily Senger

11 personalized gifts for everyone on your holiday list

11 personalized gifts for everyone on your holiday list

Nothing says special more than a gift with your name on it. Loved ones and family members will love these personalized gifts.

Kevin John Siazon

Can I avoid passing on my cold or flu to my baby?

Can I avoid passing on my cold or flu to my baby?

You've come down with a virus, and you'd give anything to keep your baby from getting sick too. Is there anything you can do? We asked a paediatrician.

Dr. Dina Kulik