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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

Zika virus fact sheet

Zika virus fact sheet

The headlines are scary and new information is spreading as rapidly as the Zika virus seems to be. We've rounded up the latest.

Claire Gagne

8 things you need to know about the Zika virus

8 things you need to know about the Zika virus

I’m pregnant and went to the Caribbean—should I be freaking out about the Zika virus?

Claire Gagne

Baby CPR: This video could save your kid's life

Baby CPR: This video could save your kid's life

This new video from St. John Ambulance teaches parents how to do baby CPR

Davina Sinnatamby

4 things you should know about hemangioma

4 things you should know about hemangioma

"Hemangioma is a collection of blood vessels that form on the skin, sometimes called a strawberry. They can appear in the baby's first few months.

Lisa van de Geyn

How to prevent choking

How to prevent choking

From food safety to properly childproofing your home, learn about common choking hazards and other tips to prevent choking.

Wendy Haaf

Infant gas: 8 ways to bring relief through massage

Infant gas: 8 ways to bring relief through massage

Citynews reporter Galit Solomon shares her experience with baby massage for gas.

Galit Solomon

New study: Look beyond the sleep environment to prevent SIDS

New study: Look beyond the sleep environment to prevent SIDS

Babies should sleep in a crib without pillows, blankets or bumpers, but a new study suggests that this isn’t enough to keep them safe from SIDS.

Claire Gagne

Baby food: A purée primer

Baby food: A purée primer

For many babies, the first morsel of food comes from a jar—we examine what's on the shelves.

Madeleine Greey

Study: "Crib bumpers are killing babies"

Study: "Crib bumpers are killing babies"

Along with blankets, pillows and stuffed animals, crib bumpers pose a risk to babies and should not be used.

Claire Gagne

9 baffling baby behaviours—and what they mean

9 baffling baby behaviours—and what they mean

Gagging? Fake coughing? We've decoded your tot's trying tricks. Here's how to learn how to understand and deal with your baby's behaviour.

Lisa Bendall

What you need to know about newborn jaundice

What you need to know about newborn jaundice

Jaundice is common in newborns so don't panic if your baby has it, but it can still be distressing. Here's how to treat and care for your baby's jaundice.

Raina Delisle

Dog finds baby delicious, baby doesn't develop asthma. Win!

Dog finds baby delicious, baby doesn't develop asthma. Win!

A new study shows that regular exposure to dogs (or farm animals) is good for kids, as they're less likely to develop asthma.

Claire Gagne

How to cope the first time your baby gets sick

How to cope the first time your baby gets sick

You baby's first illness is upsetting for you and her. Here's what you need to know, whether it's a cold, flu or something more.

Melissa Carter

When to cut your baby's umbilical cord

When to cut your baby's umbilical cord

Many experts now recommend delaying when you cut the umbilical cord, but it’s not a straightforward decision. Here's what you should consider.

Jennifer Goldberg

What’s in your newborn’s gut influences asthma

What’s in your newborn’s gut influences asthma

The results from this study may change the way you clean your house. Researchers have found four baby gut bacteria that protect against asthma.

Claire Gagne

Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Does it seem like there are a lot of doctor's appointments for your new baby? All those checkups let the doctor get to know your baby.

Susan Spicer

What to do when baby gets a cold

What to do when baby gets a cold

Watery eyes? Stuffy nose? We've got the symptoms and treatments for your baby's first cold. Sniff!

Sydney Loney

It was terrible: Ryan Reynolds on the rectal thermometer (and more!)

It was terrible: Ryan Reynolds on the rectal thermometer (and more!)

Ryan Reynolds opened up A LOT about baby James! He talks about her first fever, first word and a friend's betrayal.

Haley Overland

6 documents every baby needs

6 documents every baby needs

New babies require lots of documentation. Here’s what new parents in Canada need to know.

Liz Bruckner