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Best Ways to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids

Best Ways to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids

Doctors reveal the best ways to soothe your kid’s runny nose, cough and fever. Plus, which symptoms are a sign you should take your kid to the doctor.

Lisa Bendall

Ask Dr. Dina: Can I let my baby sleep in his swing?

Ask Dr. Dina: Can I let my baby sleep in his swing?

Dr. Dina Kulik

I thought my baby had a fever. It was cancer

I thought my baby had a fever. It was cancer

Nicola Howe

The Dos and Don'ts Of Safe Formula Feeding

The Dos and Don'ts Of Safe Formula Feeding

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

Teresa Pitman

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

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 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 keep your baby cool this summer

How to keep your baby cool this summer

Worried about your little one in the hot summer sun? Read on for our expert's tips on keeping your baby cool.

Wendy Haaf

How to tell if your kid needs stitches

How to tell if your kid needs stitches

Sometimes a cut needs more than a kiss to heal properly. Here are the telltale signs.

Laura Grande

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

Why selling baby items online can put you at risk

What looks like a simple, convenient transaction can carry unexpected risks. Follow these safety tips when selling baby items online.

Jaclyn Law

8 life jacket tips that can save your child’s life

8 life jacket tips that can save your child’s life

If you don’t have this life-saving water gear for your child, it’s time to invest. Learn how to choose a life jacket and the right way to use it.

Joelene Huber

Your most frequently asked kids' health questions answered

Your most frequently asked kids' health questions answered

Dina Kulik is a mom, paediatrician and emergency room doctor, and she's here to answer your all your kids' health FAQs.

Dr. Dina Kulik

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

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

After a formula feeding mom is scolded by a stranger at Target, her Facebook response goes viral.

Suzanne Barston

16 beautiful bottle-feeding photos

16 beautiful bottle-feeding photos

Check out these touching photos of parents bottle-feeding their babies. Share your own pic using the hashtag #howifeedmybaby.

Today's Parent

Study: Circumcision does not reduce penis sensitivity

Study: Circumcision does not reduce penis sensitivity

A new study sheds light on an oft-cited reason parent don't choose circumcision.

Claire Gagne