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7 easy ways to save money on diapers

7 easy ways to save money on diapers

Your baby will go through 310 diapers in the first month alone. So you're definitely going to need these tips on how to save money on diapers.

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5 tips to make post-baby sex more than just a nice idea

5 tips to make post-baby sex more than just a nice idea

Shawna Cohen

Ask a lactation consultant: Top 3 things breastfeeding moms worry about

Ask a lactation consultant: Top 3 things breastfeeding moms worry about

Most moms have lots of breastfeeding questions in the early days. Here's what a lactation consultant says her clients are consistently surprised by.

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How to keep your relationship strong once baby arrives

How to keep your relationship strong once baby arrives

Babies throw a curve ball into the strongest of relationships. Here’s what to do (and what not to do).

Shawna Cohen

When do babies smile?

When do babies smile?

Was that a real smile or just gas? We break down when you'll see your baby's first grin—and when she will start smiling back at you!

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Penis care: A guide to cleaning your baby boy's business

Penis care: A guide to cleaning your baby boy's business

So you just had a baby boy and you're unsure how to care for his business. Here's how to take care of his penis (whether it's circumcised or uncircumcised).

Janice Paskey

3 things your postpartum nurse wants you to know

3 things your postpartum nurse wants you to know

The first days of your baby's life are quite eventful (and exhausting!). We asked a postpartum nurse to tell us what her patients are most surprised by.

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The best preparation for breastfeeding is accepting it might not happen

The best preparation for breastfeeding is accepting it might not happen

The thing that most helped me breastfeed? Deciding that it was something I wanted to do, not something I had to do.

Nicola Prentis

55 things nobody told me about my baby's first year

55 things nobody told me about my baby's first year

We asked moms and dads for the real deal: This is what surprised them the most during their baby's first year.

Ariel Brewster

How to prevent mould from growing in Sophie the Giraffe

How to prevent mould from growing in Sophie the Giraffe

Parents have been taking to social media to share pictures of mould-filled Sophie the Giraffe toys. Here's what you can do to keep Sophie mould free.

Amy Valm

5 common money mistakes new parents make

5 common money mistakes new parents make

Little baby, big bills? It doesn’t have to be that way. Read on for easy fixes for five very common financial faux pas.

Bruce Sellery

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Does your baby really need to be shared on social media? Roma Kojima is completely opposed to the idea.

Roma Kojima

No, your baby shouldn’t be vegan or gluten-free

No, your baby shouldn’t be vegan or gluten-free

Many parents are putting their babies on gluten-free, vegan and raw diets. Here is why health fads aren’t good for your baby.

Aaron Hutchins, Maclean's

Baby poop colour guide

Baby poop colour guide

Baby poo is crazy. But what's normal and when should you worry? This baby poop colour guide will save you from scary Google image searches.

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So, the Pope just encouraged women to openly breastfeed in church

So, the Pope just encouraged women to openly breastfeed in church

At a baptism ceremony, Pope Francis encouraged mother's to breastfeed their hungry babies.

Amy Valm

What you need to know about baby weight gain

Baby development

What you need to know about baby weight gain

Concerned that your baby is not gaining weight at a normal rate? Here's what to expect in the first year and what to do if your baby isn't gaining.

Teresa Pitman

What you need to know about postpartum depression—from a mom who's been there

What you need to know about postpartum depression—from a mom who's been there

Claire was diagnosed with postpartum depression when her son was five months old. This is her story.

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This game-changing breast pump has no tubes, cords or dangling bottles

This game-changing breast pump has no tubes, cords or dangling bottles

Derek Malcolm

What to expect if you have a late preterm baby

What to expect if you have a late preterm baby

If your baby is born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation, he or she is considered "late preterm." Here's what to expect in the weeks ahead.

Alicia Mcauley

Forget everything you’ve heard about peanut allergies. Here are the new guidelines for parents

Forget everything you’ve heard about peanut allergies. Here are the new guidelines for parents

Research shows that early exposure to peanut-based foods can dramatically lower a baby’s chances of developing a dangerous peanut allergy.

Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press