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Baby health

Why do babies cry?

Why do babies cry?

Got a fussy baby? There are a bunch of reasons why your little one may be upset. Here are the ones to watch out for, plus ways you can soothe her.

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The wrong way to introduce peanuts to your baby

The wrong way to introduce peanuts to your baby

The newest research says parents shouldn’t delay giving peanuts when they’re offering their baby solids. So why are so many kids ending up in the ER?

Cara Rosenbloom

UTIs in kids: Know the signs

UTIs in kids: Know the signs

A urinary tract infection is difficult to spot, but easy to treat. Here's everything you need to know about UTIs in kids.

Wendy Haaf

Foreskin 101: How to deal with your baby boy's business

Foreskin 101: How to deal with your baby boy's business

Congratulations! You’ve got a baby boy—with foreskin. From how to wash it to when does foreskin retract, we’ve got answers to your questions about an uncircumcised penis.

Lisa Kadane

11 car seat dos and don'ts

11 car seat dos and don'ts

Prevent common car seat buying, installation and usage mistakes with this list of car seat dos and don'ts.

Dory Cerny

What you need to know about failure to thrive

Baby development

What you need to know about failure to thrive

Here's how to handle your baby's needs when dealing with failure to thrive.

Sadiya Dendar

Simple ways to prevent poisonings in kids

Simple ways to prevent poisonings in kids

Most of us know the basics of childproofing our homes, but here’s a refresher to prevent accidental poisonings and keep kids safe.

Amy Valm

Why you should delay baby's first bath

Why you should delay baby's first bath

Newborns are usually washed in hospital soon after birth, but here is why some experts advise holding off on the first bath.

Raina Delisle

New study: Antibiotic use during pregnancy may affect baby's gut health

New study: Antibiotic use during pregnancy may affect baby's gut health

A new study shows a link between antibiotic use in pregnant mice and their babies' gut health.

Susannah Benady

Parents are still giving kids unsafe cough and cold medicine

Parents are still giving kids unsafe cough and cold medicine

We all want to help our kids when they're sick. But giving them cough and cold medicine could make them even sicker.

Kim Shiffman

What you need to know before baby starts eating solids

What you need to know before baby starts eating solids

Babies will let you know when they are ready to start eating solids. For parents, knowing which foods are appropriate and when is the next big step.

Teresa Pitman

Top choking hazards for kids

Top choking hazards for kids

Many things around your home can become choking hazards. Here's how to identify them and reduce their danger.

Claire Gagne

6 tips for dealing with your kid's eczema

6 tips for dealing with your kid's eczema

Your child's skin has been red, patchy and itchy—could it be eczema? Here's how to beat the itch and halt future outbreaks.

Holly Bennett

Are alternative vaccine schedules safe?

Are alternative vaccine schedules safe?

If you’re worried about vaccines and considering delaying, forgoing or tinkering with the vaccine schedule, here’s what you need to know.

Dory Cerny

Should you keep your baby on a schedule?

Should you keep your baby on a schedule?

Figuring out whether or not your baby responds well to a schedule could be a game changer. Here, parents share their experiences on both sides.

Colleen Seto

How to treat baby diarrhea

How to treat baby diarrhea

Baby poo can be wildly unpredictable. So how do you know when it's abnormal and how do you deal? Read on for our guide to baby diarrhea.

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4 signs of baby constipation

4 signs of baby constipation

Worried about baby constipation? Here are some sure signs she's backed up.

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4 ways to treat diaper rash

4 ways to treat diaper rash

Diaper rash is seriously irritating—for you and baby. Here's how to treat it and help prevent another sore baby bum in the future.

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Baby poop: Guide to texture, smell and frequency

Baby poop: Guide to texture, smell and frequency

From newborn to solid-food-eater: What to expect from each baby poop milestone.

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Visiting the paediatrician: What to expect

Visiting the paediatrician: What to expect

A head-to-toe examination of your kid's annual checkup. Here's what to expect when visiting the paediatrician and how to best prepare for the appointment.

Cathie Kryczka