Parent talk: What every new parent needs to know

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Pregnancy

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

Baby

The first 12 months can be intense, to say the least. Parents share what they wish they'd known.

Parent talk: The lowdown on baby's first year

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New mom

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World Cup of Hockey Fan Village: Free fun for families

Nursing mom fights for her right to pump on a plane

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

Watch Tyson Jost’s proud grandfather get emotional at the NHL Draft

Family travel

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family

Returning to work after mat leave is a huge change, and can be an emotional time for many new parents. But there's also a lot to look forward to.

Going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

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10 questions to ask when choosing a daycare

Back to work

Blogs

For some moms, breastfeeding can have crippling effects.

How to prevent wrist pain while breastfeeding

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Maternal health

Looking for breastfeeding help? Read our tips on the best breastfeeding positions, finding the right latch, treating sore nipples, and knowing when to quit.

Breastfeeding

Some moms might want to try breastfeeding and bottle-feeding her baby. If that sounds like you, here's how to do it.

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How to combine breastfeeding and bottle feeding

How I finally got my baby to take a bottle

Newborn

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I lost my five-year-old to an impossible-to-catch illness

My house burned to the ground and it was the best week of my life

Cancer

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Steps and Stages

Worried about starting your baby on solid foods? Wondering whether packaged baby food is safe? Check out our collection of tips and recipes for making the big switch. 

Baby food

Whether you’re supplementing breastmilk or using it exclusively, feed your baby formula safely with these tips from lactation consultant Teresa Pitman.

The dos and don’ts of safe formula feeding

I don’t need to explain to anyone why I’m formula feeding

New baby

Soothing your baby doesn't have to be complicated. Follow these tips on how to soothe your baby like a boss.

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3 tips for surviving the first three months with baby

Baby sleep: When your newborn is up all night

Babies who self-soothe are better sleepers

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

Life with a new baby can mean a steep learning curve. From advice on diaper changing and bath time to sleep habits and feeding schedules, we’ve got your covered.

Newborn care

New parents sometimes struggle with finding the time to socialize. Here, two parents let us know what they think when it comes to bringing your baby to a bar.

The debate: Is it OK to bring your baby to the bar?

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The debate: Did you drink at all while pregnant?

Do you let your kids play with unvaccinated friends? 

Parenting styles

The Finnish baby box tradition is becoming a big trend in Canada.

Have you signed up for a free baby box?

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Study: parents STILL aren't following safe sleep guidelines for babies

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Perfect for tummy time, learning to roll, crawl, walk and reducing noise, the best baby play mats are so multi&#x2d;functional. They're pretty cute, too!

Best Baby Play Mats 2023

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Baby gear

Do we really have to start enforcing gender stereotypes on a fetus?

The baby gender-reveal party trend is out of control

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend chose the sex of their baby

Desperate to know the sex of your baby? Try this Chinese gender predictor

Gender

From babbling, crawling, and walking to boosting baby brain power, see what baby milestones to expect in your child’s first year.

Baby development

The last thing a new, sleep-deprived parent needs is to give up caffeine. Here's what you need to know about drinking coffee while breastfeeding.

Can I drink coffee while breastfeeding?

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How your breastfeeding diet affects your baby

You can freeze breast milk, but can you freeze formula? We break down how to safely store formula.

Is is safe to freeze formula?

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How to combine breastfeeding and bottle-feeding

baby

Do you have to sterilize the bottle after every feeding. We break down how to clean bottles of formula.

How to sterilize bottles of formula

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Do you have to sterilize bottles after every feeding? We break down how to safely clean bottles of breast milk.

How to sterilize bottles of breast milk

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How long does a bottle of formula last? And how do you store powdered formula? Can you freeze it? We have the answers to all your bottle-feeding questions.

How long does formula last?

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Find out how long breast milk lasts in the fridge, freezer and at room temperature. Plus, how to store it safely.

How long does breast milk last?

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Baby

Parent Talk: What every new parent needs to know

Parent Talk: The lowdown on baby's first year

Parents are told to buy $400 ticket so baby can attend hockey game

Why going back to work doesn’t suck as much as you think it will

How to prevent wrist pain while breastfeeding

How to combine breastfeeding and bottle-feeding

I thought my baby had a fever. It was cancer

When Can Babies Eat Eggs?

The Dos and Don'ts Of Safe Formula Feeding

How to soothe your baby like a boss

The debate: Is it OK to bring your baby to a bar?