Baby

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

The nap schedule will get your baby to sleep longer at night

The nap schedule will get your baby to sleep longer at night

We're going to let you in on a little secret that will help you and your baby sleep better. It's called the 2-3-4 nap schedule and it is magical.

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Mat leave: expectations vs. reality

Mat leave: expectations vs. reality

How hard can it be to look after a baby? If you have grand notions of what you’ll accomplish on mat leave, this mom of two suggests you think again.

Jeni Marinucci

How to get your baby to sleep through the night

How to get your baby to sleep through the night

Can't get your baby to sleep soundly? Four moms spill what really worked to get their babies to sleep through the night, from cry-it-out to co-sleeping.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How eating your placenta could make your baby sick

How eating your placenta could make your baby sick

A case of a baby getting group B strep after a mom took placenta capsules has doctors asking new questions about the dangers of eating your placenta.

Claire Gagne

What to do if your baby's choking

What to do if your baby's choking

It's exciting when your baby starts eating solid food, but it's also terrifying. It's best to be prepared and know what to do if your baby's choking.

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How to do infant CPR

How to do infant CPR

We hope you never have to do infant CPR, but it's best to be prepared. Don from the Canadian Red Cross shows you what to do if your baby stops breathing.

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Do high-tech baby monitors cause more harm than good?

Do high-tech baby monitors cause more harm than good?

We all want to keep our babies safe. But some experts believe the newest type of baby monitors on the market prey on the fears of anxious new parents.

Kate Daley

Strategies to survive a nursing strike

Strategies to survive a nursing strike

Your little one may suddenly refuse to nurse, but there are strategies to get her breastfeeding again.

Lisa van de Geyn

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I know if my baby is overheating?

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I know if my baby is overheating?

Summer is a great time for fun, but with the heat comes some risk. Here's how to protect your little one from overheating.

Dr. Dina Kulik

3 tips for breastfeeding in the heat

3 tips for breastfeeding in the heat

Do you find breastfeeding in the summer to be sweaty and uncomfortable? Here's what to you need to know about breastfeeding in the summer.

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Postpartum sex: Why it sometimes hurts

Postpartum sex: Why it sometimes hurts

Sex after baby is tricky enough when you’re exhausted, distracted and healing. But how do you cope when it’s painful? Read on for the answers.

Kalli Anderson

12 tips on how to ask for help with your new baby

12 tips on how to ask for help with your new baby

Lining up help for your baby in the early days of parenthood is one of the best things you can do. But how do you get the right hands for the job?

Sarah Kirmani

Hot picks: Books for babies and toddlers

Hot picks: Books for babies and toddlers

It's never too early to get your child started on reading! Here are some great book picks for babies and toddlers.

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7 ways to create a green nursery

7 ways to create a green nursery

Create a beautiful green nursery for your baby using these environmentally friendly tips.

Holly Bennett

Fake baby products are everywhere—here's how to spot the difference

Fake baby products are everywhere—here's how to spot the difference

Counterfeit strollers, car seats, carriers and more put your child in serious danger—and the problem is widespread. Here’s how to avoid buying a fake.

Claire Gagne

Quit room-sharing with your six-month-old: You'll both sleep better for it

Quit room-sharing with your six-month-old: You'll both sleep better for it

Despite earlier infant sleep guidelines, new research says keeping your baby in your bedroom past six months leads to less sleep and harmful bedtime habits.

Karen Robock

Cloth diapers 101

Cloth diapers 101

Having trouble deciding between cloth diapers and disposables? Before you choose which approach is best for your baby, here are the basics.

Louise Gleeson

Why are Indigenous babies being hospitalized more often?

Why are Indigenous babies being hospitalized more often?

Indigenous babies are hospitalized twice as often as non-Indigenous infants. A new study shows we urgently need supports to offer a better start to life.

Stephanie Wesley

3 tips for surviving the first three months with baby

3 tips for surviving the first three months with baby

Gently ease into motherhood with these tips to make the “fourth trimester” just a little bit easier.

Karen Robock

Low milk supply? Tips for boosting your milk production

Low milk supply? Tips for boosting your milk production

It’s the worst feeling: not having enough milk to feed your baby. Here's why you're not making enough breastmilk and tips on boosting your supply.

Alex Mlynek