Baby

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

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

My child has what? 4 icky kid ailments

My child has what? 4 icky kid ailments

Tips to (discreetly) deal with icky kid ailments.

Cheryl Embrett

Mosquitos have begun spreading Zika in the U.S.

Mosquitos have begun spreading Zika in the U.S.

Four people in Florida are believed to have caught the virus locally, from mosquito bites.

The Associated Press

Why won't my baby sleep?

Why won't my baby sleep?

You want your little one to sleep, but she just won't settle. Instead of resorting to panic, read these tips on baby sleep.

Today's Parent

What you need to know about nanny shares

What you need to know about nanny shares

A nanny share is perfect for families looking for affordable, but still personalized, shared child care.

Lea Zeltserman

What to do when your baby bumps her head

What to do when your baby bumps her head

It’s scary when your baby hits her head. Here’s what head injury symptoms to watch out for and when not to worry.

Ellen Rosenberg

How to hire a nanny

How to hire a nanny

If your child-care needs aren’t nine to five, or you have more than one kid, a nanny (live-in or live-out) might make sense for your family.

Jessica Leeder

8 features to look for in a stroller

8 features to look for in a stroller

If you're looking for the best stroller, here are some key things think about as you’re shopping.

Cara Smusiak

Study: Babies prefer “boy” or “girl” toys from a young age

Study: Babies prefer “boy” or “girl” toys from a young age

Even nine-month-olds may choose the toys they play with based on gender stereotypes.

Ariel Brewster

10 breastfeeding tips to get you through the night

10 breastfeeding tips to get you through the night

Feeding a newborn isn't easy, but these breastfeeding tips might help you master nighttime nursing.

Teresa Pitman

How to freeze breast milk

How to freeze breast milk

If you have expressed breast milk that you want to freeze, make sure you follow these tips.

Karen Robock