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

New study shows babbling is good for baby’s brain development

Baby development

New study shows babbling is good for baby’s brain development

According to a new study, having conversations with your tot—even if it’s just gibberish—can give them a leg up in kindergarten.

Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press

How to burp a baby

How to burp a baby

Do you always need to burp a baby after feeding? Here's how to burp a baby and when to do it.

Teresa Pitman

New study: MRI can spot early signs of autism in high-risk babies

Baby development

New study: MRI can spot early signs of autism in high-risk babies

Researchers find brain scans may be the key to predicting autism in babies as young as a year old, which could lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention.

Lisa Kadane

Ask a paediatrician: What are new parents most surprised by?

Ask a paediatrician: What are new parents most surprised by?

Got a question about poop, newborn eyesight or when to start solids? We asked Dr. Dina Kulik to address the most common concerns she gets from new parents.

Today's Parent

This song was scientifically engineered to make your baby happy

Baby development

This song was scientifically engineered to make your baby happy

Can certain songs and expert-approved melodies turn your fussy infant into a happy baby? We enlisted an adorable three-month-old to test it out.

Karen Robock

55 things nobody told me about my baby's first year

55 things nobody told me about my baby's first year

We asked moms and dads for the real deal: This is what surprised them the most during their baby's first year.

Ariel Brewster

What you need to know about baby weight gain

Baby development

What you need to know about baby weight gain

Concerned that your baby is not gaining weight at a normal rate? Here's what to expect in the first year and what to do if your baby isn't gaining.

Teresa Pitman

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

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

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

What to do when your baby's not sociable

Baby development

What to do when your baby's not sociable

Has your little one started shying away from others? Don't panic! Here's what you can do.

Teresa Pitman

Why your baby should play around other babies

Why your baby should play around other babies

Just because it looks like your baby is ignoring the other baby beside her, doesn't mean she's not engaged.

Tamar Satov

What it feels like to wean your child

What it feels like to wean your child

Weaning your child can bring about another round of changes for moms. Here's how it may affect you—physically and emotionally.

Abigail Cukier

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

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

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.

Ariel Brewster

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

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

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

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

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

6 tips for dealing with a determined baby

Baby development

6 tips for dealing with a determined baby

Some babies just want to dress themselves or make their way through all your babyproofing. Here's how to deal with a determined baby.

Teresa Pitman