Baby

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

Everyday Baby - August 2012

Everyday Baby - August 2012

The month of August was a busy one for baby Wes and the rest of the Brown family.

Kerianne Brown

Breastfeeding and caffeine consumption

Breastfeeding and caffeine consumption

A new study proves that caffeine consumption while breastfeeding won’t keep your newborn up all night (and day).

Alex Mlynek

Swim classes for babies

Baby development

Swim classes for babies

Swim lessons can be soothing—and fun—for children as young as four to six months old.

Hayley Mick

Does sign language cause speech delays?

Baby development

Does sign language cause speech delays?

Carolyn Davidson, Speech-Language Pathologist, Richmond Hill, Ont.

When will my newborn stop scratching his head?

When will my newborn stop scratching his head?

Wanita Livingstone, RN, Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team, Ontario

How babies change your relationship

How babies change your relationship

A new baby can toss your relationship into uncharted territory. Here's how to stay the course—and come out stronger.

Lisa Bendall

The debate: Would you pierce your baby's ears?

The debate: Would you pierce your baby's ears?

Aparita Bhandari

Does my baby need formula with omega-3s?

Does my baby need formula with omega-3s?

Deborah O'Connor, Nutritional Sciences Professor, University of Toronto

Can we circumcise our two-month-old son?

Can we circumcise our two-month-old son?

Jacob Langer, Staff Surgeon, Hospital for Sick Children Toronto

Heat warnings: Tips to keep your family safe in the summer sun

Heat warnings: Tips to keep your family safe in the summer sun

From pollen counts to the UV Index and heat warnings, here’s how to navigate the hot summer weather safely with your family.

Claire Gagne

Does my baby move enough?

Baby development

Does my baby move enough?

Nancy Ripton

Autism: Early warning signs

Autism: Early warning signs

It is important to know the warning signs of autism in young children since early invention is critical. Here is what to look out for.

Autism Ontario - Durham Region

SIDS: Keep your child safe this summer

SIDS: Keep your child safe this summer

Hayley Mick

Teething: Are there natural remedies to help my baby?

Teething: Are there natural remedies to help my baby?

Sara Chana, registered herbalist (and mom of seven!)

How do I stop my baby from taking short naps?

How do I stop my baby from taking short naps?

Learn how to stretch your baby's sleep time with these helpful tips for eliminating short naps.

Tracey Ruiz, sleep doula

Can I give my newborn a pacifier?

Can I give my newborn a pacifier?

Our expert offers advice on when to introduce a pacifier to your new baby.

Mark Feldman, chair of the community paediatrics committee, canadian paediatric society

Baby carriers we love

Baby carriers we love

From slings to packs, everything you need to know about how to carry your baby (+ some of our favourite picks).

Sadiya Dendar

5 questions that keep new moms up at night

5 questions that keep new moms up at night

Today's Parent staff

Will my newborn's eye colour change?

Will my newborn's eye colour change?

Saul Greenberg, paediatrician

Cabin fever: tips for the first time out with your newborn

Cabin fever: tips for the first time out with your newborn

Cabin fever? Don't let the first few weeks of parenthood keep you cooped up inside the house with your newborn.

Hayley Mick