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

#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

How to raise a smart baby

How to raise a smart baby

Your child may or may not be a tiny genius, but you can help boost your baby's brain development with these easy tips and activities.

Alex Mlynek

How to create a woodland nursery

How to create a woodland nursery

Pinterest just announced that the trendiest nursery theme for 2017 is...woodland! Here's how to create this gender-neutral theme for your baby's room.

Karen Robock

This preemie survived thanks to 'Harry Potter' so J. K. Rowling sent her a special gift

This preemie survived thanks to 'Harry Potter' so J. K. Rowling sent her a special gift

'The girl who lived' was born at only 23 weeks and her father read her all the Harry Potter books every day.

Davina Sinnatamby

What to do if your baby is refusing solid food

What to do if your baby is refusing solid food

Catherine Jheon

How to enjoy the holidays while nursing a newborn

How to enjoy the holidays while nursing a newborn

Breastfeeding during this busy time of year can be tricky, especially for new moms. Follow these tips to enjoy the holiday season while nursing a newborn

Alex Mlynek

6 lap games your baby will love

6 lap games your baby will love

Your baby will spend months sitting on your lap. How do you make the most of having him there? Play!

Trish Snyder

Ask Dr. Dina: How can I keep my sleep-trained baby on track during the holidays?

Ask Dr. Dina: How can I keep my sleep-trained baby on track during the holidays?

Dr. Dina Kulik

You're not a bad parent if you didn't make a baby book

You're not a bad parent if you didn't make a baby book

Some parents feel pressured to keep a baby book during the first year. It's OK to admit you're not the crafty or sentimental type—you're still a good mom!

Jessica Leeder

How to turn baby things into baby keepsakes

How to turn baby things into baby keepsakes

These seven ideas for turning your special baby things into baby keepsakes will ensure your first year memories last forever.

Today's Parent

How to prepare your baby for daycare

How to prepare your baby for daycare

Before mat leave ends, get your baby—and yourself—ready for a tear-free transition to daycare.

Erin Phelan

3 babywearing techniques for winter

Baby development

3 babywearing techniques for winter

Babywearing is growing in popularity. But Canadian parents who want to use this approach have a challenge: coping with winter weather.

Teresa Pitman