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

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

Why is my baby breastfeeding all the time?

Why is my baby breastfeeding all the time?

It's totally normal if your newborn wants to nurse all the time—especially in the evenings. Your baby is just cluster feeding.

Today's Parent

What and When Can Babies See?

What and When Can Babies See?

When does your baby start seeing shapes, colours, and depth? Here is what your baby can see in the first few weeks and months of her life.

Karen Robock

Postpartum anxiety has crippled nearly every aspect of my life

Postpartum care

Postpartum anxiety has crippled nearly every aspect of my life

Snappy mental health campaigns encourage people to “talk to someone.” So what do you do when that help is still out of reach?

Bee Quammie

Why do newborns sneeze?

Why do newborns sneeze?

Concerned your brand new baby has a cold? Don’t worry—there’s a totally harmless reason for a baby to sneeze after birth.

Dr. Dina Kulik

25 best things to buy at Ikea for kids

25 best things to buy at Ikea for kids

Ikea is king when it comes to trendy and affordable home decor. They're no slouch in the kids' department, either. Here are the best things to buy for kids.

Mandy Milks

What you need to know about baby's first milestones

What you need to know about baby's first milestones

From making eye contact to talking, from rolling over to walking, the first 12 months of a baby’s life are crammed with milestones.

Tralee Pearce

This mom was shocked when her breastmilk turned bright pink

This mom was shocked when her breastmilk turned bright pink

Luckily, there was a simple explanation. "Safe to say I nearly had a heart attack until I realized."

Kevin John Siazon

Why Some Babies Skip The Crawling Stage

Why Some Babies Skip The Crawling Stage

Not all little ones master crawling before they learn to walk. Some scoot, shuffle, wriggle or roll and that’s perfectly normal.

Nancy Carr

Why is my newborn so hairy?

Why is my newborn so hairy?

Some babies are born covered in hair, but that doesn’t mean they’ll grow up hairy. Dr. Dina Kulik explains newborn body hair, which is called lanugo.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Is your baby at risk for hip dysplasia?

Baby development

Is your baby at risk for hip dysplasia?

From swaddling to baby carrier positions, here’s everything you need to know about the prevention and treatment of hip dysplasia

Bonnie Schiedel

Everything You Need to Know About Eczema

Everything You Need to Know About Eczema

Eczema can equal misery for kids, especially babies. Here’s how to get these frustrating flare-ups under control quickly.

Wendy Haaf