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

Can What You Eat While Breastfeeding Affect Your Baby?

Can What You Eat While Breastfeeding Affect Your Baby?

Experts explain how your diet affects breast milk, which foods to avoid, and what to eat for a healthy, happy breastfeeding journey.

Courtney Leiva

How Often Does Your Kid Need A Bath?

How Often Does Your Kid Need A Bath?

How often should kids really bathe? Dermatologists say less can be more. Gentle routines protect children’s skin health better than daily scrubbing.

Jennifer Cox

I Learned To Breastfeed With Pop Culture Jeopardy

I Learned To Breastfeed With Pop Culture Jeopardy

Cracked nipples, sleep deprivation, and Pop Culture Jeopardy: one new mom shares how late-night trivia became her unlikely postpartum lifeline.

Kat Shermack

Smart Freezer Meals To Try After Baby Arrives

Smart Freezer Meals To Try After Baby Arrives

Dietitians share the best recipes and hacks to prep around 30 weeks so you’ll have nourishing, ready-to-go food once baby arrives.

Courtney Leiva

When Do Babies Start Rolling Over

When Do Babies Start Rolling Over

Wondering when babies roll over? Learn the typical timeline, signs your baby is ready, and safety tips from pediatricians.

Courtney Leiva

How Much Does Teething Actually Hurt?

How Much Does Teething Actually Hurt?

Courtney Leiva

Comfortable Sleep Positions That Help You Heal After Giving Birth

Postpartum care

Comfortable Sleep Positions That Help You Heal After Giving Birth

Experts share the best postpartum sleep positions and comfort tips to help you heal, ease pain and actually rest after birth.

Courtney Leiva

Canada's Most Popular Baby Names Of 2024

Canada's Most Popular Baby Names Of 2024

From timeless classics like Noah and Olivia to rising stars like Lainey and Zorawar, Canada’s most popular baby names for 2024 are here.

Today's Parent

When Did Folic Acid Become Controversial?

Getting pregnant

When Did Folic Acid Become Controversial?

The science on folic acid hasn’t changed but the internet’s opinion has. Here’s what you really need to know.

Vanessa Grant

Bad News: The Heat the Crib Trick Isn't Safe

Bad News: The Heat the Crib Trick Isn't Safe

Thinking of heating the crib? Skip it. Experts share safe ways to keep baby comfy—no blankets or heating pads.

Courtney Leiva

Everything You Need To Know About Nipple Shields

Everything You Need To Know About Nipple Shields

Nipple shields are silicone covers that can make breastfeeding more comfortable. Learn how they work, who should use them and when to stop.

Anne Marie Kirsten

5 Simple Ways To Bond With Your Newborn

5 Simple Ways To Bond With Your Newborn

Life with a newborn may feel like an endless loop of diapers, feedings, and limited sleep. How to bond with your baby amid the chaos.

Erica Weste

Why Canadian Parents Love The MEC Toaster Suit

Why Canadian Parents Love The MEC Toaster Suit

Canadian parents call the MEC Toaster Suit warm, durable, and easy to get on and off—making it a must-have for surviving winter with kids.

Vanessa Grant

Can A Grounding Sheet Help Your Kid Sleep Better? Unlikely—And Possibly Dangerous

Can A Grounding Sheet Help Your Kid Sleep Better? Unlikely—And Possibly Dangerous

Swipe past TikToks telling you that your baby will sleep better with a grounding sheet. The science is murky and the products could be unsafe.

Courtney Leiva

10 Safe Ways To Use Your Snuggle Me Lounger

10 Safe Ways To Use Your Snuggle Me Lounger

Baby nests and loungers are being recalled across Canada. Here’s what to know about Snuggle Me’s newest model and how to use it safely.

Courtney Leiva

The 15 Most Dangerous Baby Products

The 15 Most Dangerous Baby Products

Lots of popular baby gear items can pose a safety threat, especially if used incorrectly. Do you own any of these items?

Vanessa Milne

Yes, Some Baby Names Are Actually Illegal

Yes, Some Baby Names Are Actually Illegal

Discover the surprising baby name bans around the world, from Nutella to Elvis, and how Canada’s rules compare.

Courtney Leiva

Where Can Dads Change Diapers in Canada?

Where Can Dads Change Diapers in Canada?

More Canadian dads are taking on diaper duty, but accessibility and resources are limited.

Alina Jaffer

Are Montessori Toys Worth It?

Are Montessori Toys Worth It?

Some parents swear by Montessori-inspired play, but not all wooden toys are created equal.

Alina Jaffer

Lanugo: What You Need To Know About Babies Born With Hair

Baby development

Lanugo: What You Need To Know About Babies Born With Hair

Some infants are born with hair on their body called lanugo, or a full head of hair on their head, or no hair at all! Here’s what it all means.

Athena Tsavliris