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

I often think "How did something so tiny survive?"

I often think "How did something so tiny survive?"

Robin Stevenson

This NICU does the best thing ever for moms and their preemies

This NICU does the best thing ever for moms and their preemies

"I’m delighted for all the families who will be able to experience and benefit from this new model of care. More than anything I’m excited for the babies."

Kate Robson

Those NICU fears and realities continued to haunt me

Those NICU fears and realities continued to haunt me

In her first year of life, my daughter had multiple stays in the NICU. Those visits saved her life—and reminded me just how precious life is.

Krystal A. Sital

How donor breast milk helps preemies in the NICU

How donor breast milk helps preemies in the NICU

Baby Keira was born at 26 weeks and 5 days, weighing just 1.5 pounds. Her mom never expected that she wouldn't make enough milk to feed her baby.

Today's Parent

A shocking number of baby formulas contain arsenic

A shocking number of baby formulas contain arsenic

Lab tests have confirmed that 80 percent of infant formulas contain arsenic, and many baby foods tested positive for lead.

Today's Parent

Science has found why some babies are vulnerable to SIDS

Science has found why some babies are vulnerable to SIDS

Scientists have found an abnormality in the brains of babies with SIDS—but following this key sleep guideline can still help keep babies safe.

Jill Buchner

Caring for extremely premature babies

Caring for extremely premature babies

A SickKids nurse takes us on a tour of the NICU, where she cares for premature babies who fit into the palm of her hand.

Today's Parent

My baby weighed 840 grams at birth—his odds were 50/50

My baby weighed 840 grams at birth—his odds were 50/50

Baby Nathan was born at 24 weeks and six days. This is what it's like being the mom of a micropreemie.

Today's Parent

Newborn care: Everything you need to know about baby grooming

Newborn care: Everything you need to know about baby grooming

Find out everything you need to know about taking care of your baby from his cute little head to his teeny tiny toenails.

Colleen Fisher Tully

I'm damn lucky to raise this frustratingly developmentally on-target kid

I'm damn lucky to raise this frustratingly developmentally on-target kid

Sasha started bleeding when she was 25 weeks pregnant. In a panic, she rushed to her OB/GYN's office. She reflects on her premature birth story.

Sasha Emmons

Oh my gourd! You've gotta see this cheeky new Instagram trend

Oh my gourd! You've gotta see this cheeky new Instagram trend

This super cute Instagram trend is giving a whole new meaning to the word bumpkin.

Davina Sinnatamby

Should I make people wash their hands before holding my baby?

Should I make people wash their hands before holding my baby?

Should you make you friends and family wash their hands when they come for a visit with your newborn baby? Dr. Dina has the answer.

Dr. Dina Kulik

9 reasons why your baby is crying

9 reasons why your baby is crying

Can’t stop the tears? Work your way through this list to nail down the problem, and to figure out why your baby is crying.

Colleen Fisher Tully

Postpartum bleeding: How much blood is normal?

Postpartum care

Postpartum bleeding: How much blood is normal?

You might want to buy a box of Depends—yes, giving birth is a really glamorous. Here's what to expect when it comes to bleeding after childbirth or lochia.

Today's Parent

How to Prevent and Treat Mastitis

How to Prevent and Treat Mastitis

For breastfeeding moms, mastitis isn't much fun. Here are some expert tips on how to deal with it...and how to avoid it all together.

Teresa Pitman

Nursing moms: Ontario milk bank needs more breast milk donations

Nursing moms: Ontario milk bank needs more breast milk donations

The milk bank is in need of more breast milk donations for preemie babies. If you're interested in becoming a donor, here's what you need to know.

The Canadian Press

10 breastfeeding myths (and their truths)

10 breastfeeding myths (and their truths)

Grandma might claim her breastfeeding advice is tried and true, but it may not necessarily be accurate. Here are 10 common breastfeeding myths busted.

Today's Parent

Lotus birth: Meet our new baby…and our placenta

Lotus birth: Meet our new baby…and our placenta

The placenta is delivered after baby, but typically only one is lovingly swaddled in a blanket and snapped for social media. What is lotus birth exactly?

Katie Dupuis

What you need to know about car seats and airplanes

What you need to know about car seats and airplanes

Travelling on a plane with your baby for the first time is overwhelming. You want to make sure she's safe. So should you hold her or put her in a car seat?

Today's Parent

13 creative ideas for taking monthly baby photos

Baby development

13 creative ideas for taking monthly baby photos

If you're looking to take your own monthly baby photos, we've got creative (and inexpensive) suggestions to help you document your little one's growth.

Jessica Spera