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What will the royal baby be called?

What will the royal baby be called?

We round up all the possible royal baby names.What will Prince William and Kate Middleton call royal baby No. 3? We round up all the possible names.

Alyssa Ashton

Kids' Genital Health: 4 Common Problems

Kids' Genital Health: 4 Common Problems

Yeast infections, vulvovaginitis, UTIs and pinworms—find out what itchy, rashy symptoms to look for and how to treat common kids' genital health issues.

Ellen Rosenberg

How to combine breastfeeding and bottle feeding

How to combine breastfeeding and bottle feeding

Supplementing with formula doesn't have to lead to the end of breastfeeding.

Teresa Pitman

How to treat your baby's cold—and how long it will last

How to treat your baby's cold—and how long it will last

How long does a cold last in babies? Which medications are safe to use? Read on for tips on how to treat your baby's cold.

Teresa Pitman

Intersex: When a baby isn’t quite boy or girl

Intersex: When a baby isn’t quite boy or girl

Being intersex is almost as common as having red hair, yet no one ever talks about it. Here's one family's story of raising an intersex child.

Raina Delisle

The excruciating loneliness of being a new mother

Postpartum care

The excruciating loneliness of being a new mother

After I had my first son, I didn’t just feel different; it was like a grenade had been detonated, deep in the command central of my life.

Leah McLaren

What causes gas in babies and what you can do to help

What causes gas in babies and what you can do to help

Does your infant struggle, grunt and squirm in discomfort after feedings, or in the middle of the night? Here's how to help alleviate baby gas.

Karen Robock

Confession: I regret circumcising my son

Confession: I regret circumcising my son

The bris—a Jewish circumcision ceremony—is one of Judaism’s most important rituals. And yet I wish I hadn’t done it.

Today's Parent

What causes nausea while breastfeeding—and how to treat it

What causes nausea while breastfeeding—and how to treat it

Nobody said that nursing would be easy, but what if you’re feeling downright sick? We’ve got some expert advice on how to deal with breastfeeding nausea.

Karen Robock

How to reheat baby food (without a microwave)

How to reheat baby food (without a microwave)

You have a baby so your life is busy enough! This hack will make reheating baby food so much easier and no microwave is required.

Today's Parent

Should I be worried that my baby is in a low weight percentile?

Baby development

Should I be worried that my baby is in a low weight percentile?

Babies come in all shapes and sizes, so some are bound to be smaller, but there are some things to look out for if your baby’s weight is on the low side.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to care for your baby after circumcision

How to care for your baby after circumcision

Nervous about caring for your baby’s penis post-circumcision? Here’s advice from a paediatrician on what to do and how to know things are healing well.

Dr. Dina Kulik

33 super clever baby products we love

33 super clever baby products we love

We asked our Today’s Parent editors (plus some new parents at our sister magazines) to share their favourite, life-saving products for baby’s first year.

Claire Sibonney

Parents in these states face higher infant death rates

Parents in these states face higher infant death rates

Some states are experiencing higher rates of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID), and researchers are trying to figure out why.

Liz Krieger

How to deal with postpartum anxiety

Postpartum care

How to deal with postpartum anxiety

Fretting is practically part of a parent’s job description. But when those worries multiply, it can be completely debilitating. Here's how to cope with postpartum anxiety

Kate Daley

Does your newborn have jaundice?

Does your newborn have jaundice?

It’s not uncommon for newborns to get a yellowish tinge to their skin, but it sometimes can be serious. Here’s what you should know about jaundice.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Chinese Zodiac: What Your Baby's Horoscope Means

Baby Horoscopes

Chinese Zodiac: What Your Baby's Horoscope Means

What animal is hiding in your child’s heart? Find out in our guide to the 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac.

Jaclyn Law

Is ‘breastsleeping’ best?

Is ‘breastsleeping’ best?

Is it a good idea to bring baby into bed to nurse? One expert says there’s plenty of research to show it might be the best arrangement for both mom and baby

Karen Robock

Is it normal to check a newborn’s breathing?

Baby development

Is it normal to check a newborn’s breathing?

If you check your newborn’s breathing in the night, you’re not alone. Worrying is a part of motherhood, but here’s how to know if it becomes a problem.

Dr. Dina Kulik

You'll never guess what these moms' gemstones are made from

You'll never guess what these moms' gemstones are made from

Women are commemorating the struggle, the pleasure and the special times spent with their baby with this unconventional jewelry. But is it creepy or cool?

Arlene Karidis