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

How to soothe your baby like a boss

How to soothe your baby like a boss

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

Karen Robock

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

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

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.

Today's Parent

Have you signed up for a free baby box?

Have you signed up for a free baby box?

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

Today's Parent

9 Great Baby Play Mats

9 Great Baby Play Mats

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

Amy Valm

The baby gender-reveal party trend is out of control

Baby development

The baby gender-reveal party trend is out of control

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

Emily Senger

Can I drink coffee while breastfeeding?

Can I drink coffee while breastfeeding?

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.

Louise Gleeson

Is it safe to freeze formula?

Is it safe to freeze formula?

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

Karen Robock

How to sterilize bottles of formula

How to sterilize bottles of formula

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

Karen Robock

How to sterilize bottles of breast milk

How to sterilize bottles of breast milk

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

Karen Robock

How long does formula last?

How long does formula last?

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.

Karen Robock

How long does breast milk last?

How long does breast milk last?

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

Karen Robock

10 genius baby hacks that will make your life easier

10 genius baby hacks that will make your life easier

Parenting is hard enough as it is. Don't sweat the small stuff—follow these hacks for easy solutions to every day baby problems.

Today's Parent

Does your baby have early separation anxiety?

Does your baby have early separation anxiety?

Books will tell you it's an older baby phenomenon, but young babies can show signs of separation anxiety, too.

Holly Bennett

Study: Parents STILL aren’t following safe sleep guidelines for babies

Study: Parents STILL aren’t following safe sleep guidelines for babies

A new study finds that an alarming percentage of parents still let their babies sleep with crib bumpers, loose blankets or stuffies.

Ariel Brewster

First baby born in Canada with Zika-related birth defects

First baby born in Canada with Zika-related birth defects

Health officials announced the first Zika-affected baby born in Canada has severe birth defects as a result of the virus.

The Canadian Press

How to survive maternity leave without going broke

How to survive maternity leave without going broke

Smart planning, maximized benefits, the right money moves—here’s how to save a bundle while you're off on maternity leave.

Kira Vermond

Nursing mom fights for her right to pump on a plane

Nursing mom fights for her right to pump on a plane

Elizabeth Arnold found herself crying after arguing for hours with a flight crew over access to an electrical socket needed to operate her breast pump.

Jessica Leeder

What to do when your baby hates his car seat

What to do when your baby hates his car seat

With a fussy baby on board, car trips can be nerve-rattling. Here’s how to cope.

Amy Macfarlane

6 caffeine alternatives that are safer during pregnancy

6 caffeine alternatives that are safer during pregnancy

Dreading giving up your cup of java? Don't go into withdrawal yet, we've got some caffeine alternatives.

Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP

Is my child growing normally?

Is my child growing normally?

Many parents worry about whether or not their child is growing normally. Here's what to expect each year.

Rhea Seymour