Baby

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

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.

Today's Parent

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.

Today's Parent

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

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 uses for your postpartum belly

#ThisIsMyLife: 6 uses for your postpartum belly

Who knew all the things your postpartum belly was good for!

Leah Rumack

Diastasis recti symptoms and how to treat it

Postpartum care

Diastasis recti symptoms and how to treat it

Abdominal muscles don’t always snap back into place after having a baby, and that belly bulge may be a sign of a diastasis recti. Here's what to do.

Jessica Leeder

11 awesome teething products

11 awesome teething products

Consoling a cranky, teething baby can be tough. Nobody's sleeping and everyone's irritable (and covered in drool). Here are 11 products that can help.

Ariel Brewster

How to organize your diaper bag

How to organize your diaper bag

Diapers, wipes, a change pad, extra clothes, a backup pacifier...there's a lot to cram into a diaper bag. Here's how to pack wisely without overdoing it.

Lyndsie Bourgon

Flying with your baby doesn't have to be a nightmare

Flying with your baby doesn't have to be a nightmare

Flying with your baby: parents and experts share their tips for stress-free flights as a family.

Lola Augustine Brown

Strategies to socialize your baby

Strategies to socialize your baby

Socializing your infant with others isn't just for fun, it's an important developmental tool.

Samantha Shepherd

7 simple holiday sleep solutions

7 simple holiday sleep solutions

Holiday visitors and late-night parties can throw little ones off their sleep routine. Use these tips to keep your family healthy through the holidays.

Ann Douglas

Don’t cut the cord too soon! Experts say that a brief pause after birth benefits most newborns

Don’t cut the cord too soon! Experts say that a brief pause after birth benefits most newborns

Waiting 30 seconds to a minute after birth to cut the umbilical cord helps gives newborns an extra surge of oxygen-rich blood.

Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press

5 ways to prepare your firstborn for a sibling

5 ways to prepare your firstborn for a sibling

Dr. Carol Crill Russell shares five ways you can help your eldest transition from only child to big sister or brother

Michele Holcomb