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Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

What you need to know about baby's first words

Baby development

What you need to know about baby's first words

Baby language development is so fun and fascinating to watch. Here's what's going on in your baby's brain as she's learning to speak her first words.

Claire Lawrence

How to tell the difference between baby spit-up and vomit

How to tell the difference between baby spit-up and vomit

It's normal for newborns to spit up after a feed, but how do you know when your baby is actually sick? We asked paediatrician Dina Kulik.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Why can’t I buy a baby walker in Canada?

Baby development

Why can’t I buy a baby walker in Canada?

If you’re looking to buy a baby walker, you might be surprised to learn that they’re banned in Canada because they’re considered unsafe to use.

Bonnie Schiedel

7 surprising reasons breastfeeding is good for babies

7 surprising reasons breastfeeding is good for babies

If you're able to breastfeed your baby, there are all kinds of health advantages you'll pass on. Here are seven benefits you might not have heard of.

Jill Buchner

How to help your sick baby breathe more easily at night

How to help your sick baby breathe more easily at night

Worried about putting your baby to bed when she's all stuffed up? Paediatrician Dina Kulik advises on how to help your infant breathe better during a cold.

Dr. Dina Kulik

The best way to burp a baby

The best way to burp a baby

Birth doula and childbirth educator Bianca Sprague shares her ideas about the best way to burp a baby. Watch this video to see how it's done.

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Is it safe to use weed while breastfeeding?

Is it safe to use weed while breastfeeding?

Yes, weed does gets into breastmilk, but there's been little research on how marijuana may impact a baby. Here's what we know so far.

Raina Delisle

13 celebrity moms get real on their boobs after pregnancy

13 celebrity moms get real on their boobs after pregnancy

"What the heck happened?" Fair question! These celeb moms don't hold back when talking about all the changes that happened to their breasts after pregnancy.

Kailun Zhang and Alyssa Ashton

Is my baby crying because she's sick?

Is my baby crying because she's sick?

You've ruled out the obvious issues and your baby is still crying. Here are the signs to look for to determine if your little one could be sick.

Dr. Dina Kulik

What you need to know about flat head syndrome—including how to treat it

What you need to know about flat head syndrome—including how to treat it

It’s not uncommon for babies to have a flat spot on their heads. The good news is plagiocephaly is very treatable.

Bonnie Schiedel

Do babies masturbate?

Do babies masturbate?

No, you’re not imagining it. Your baby is not too young to have discovered the joys of, ahem, self-soothing.

Bonnie Schiedel

How to breastfeed in public in six hilarious steps

How to breastfeed in public in six hilarious steps

That young mom in the coffee shop makes it look easy, but you’re out to show the world just how impossible breastfeeding really is.

Ainsley Doty

7 surprising ways breastfeeding benefits moms' health

7 surprising ways breastfeeding benefits moms' health

You’ve heard that breast is best for baby, but did you know it’s also good for moms? If you’re able to breastfeed, here are some health benefits you'll get.

Jill Buchner

11 easy ways to babyproof your home

11 easy ways to babyproof your home

Confused and overwhelmed by childproofing? Here are some easy ways you can make your home safe for baby.

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Your baby: 5 months old

Your baby: 5 months old

Rolling, babbling, grasping and giggling, your 5-month-old can do it all. And if you’re lucky, they’re also getting the hang of that sleeping thing.

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Your baby: 6 months old

Your baby: 6 months old

Eating solids, sitting up and starting to (kind of) talk now—and is that kid crawling?! Learn all about life with your 6-month-old.

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Your baby: 7 months old

Your baby: 7 months old

Your baby is a crawling (or soon-to-be), babbling little creature. Welcome to life with a 7-month-old and the second half of the first year!

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Your baby: 8 months old

Your baby: 8 months old

If you’re smitten with motherhood, this is a wonderful time to revel in your baby’s adoration. Learn all about life with your 8-month-old.

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Your baby: 9 months old

Your baby: 9 months old

Increasingly mobile and nearly talking, your 9-month-old is busier than ever—if you’ve ever wanted to repack every drawer in your house, now's your chance!

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Your baby: 10 months old

Your baby: 10 months old

Standing, talking and figuring things out. And how about that adoring love? There is nothing as devoted as a 10-month-old.

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