Baby health

A diaper rash can be misery for a baby—and his parents. Here’s how to get to the, uh, bottom of it and deal with diaper rash once and for all.

Outbreaks of whooping cough occur every year in Canada and around the world. Here are the facts on how it spreads, the symptoms and vaccination.

More than 200,000 car seats are affected by the Britax car seat recall in Canada and the U.S.

They’re tired, stressed, overscheduled, poorly fed—and some experts say they’ll be the first generation to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. Freaking out yet? Here’s how to reverse the trend in your household help your kids live longer.

We asked readers for their best tips on how to get kids to sit still for sunscreen application.

With outdoor fun comes the odd bump, sting or cut. Follow our first aid guide to know just what to do when your child gets a summer ouchy.

Health Canada is recommending parents use bottled water for formula feeding when there are algal blooms.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued an infant formula warning.

What this new study means for Canadians.

Genna Buck explores the controversy surrounding the health effects of BPA and why there is no end to the debate.

Katherine's pregnancy came with more complications than she could count.

Peanut butter for babies and a pill to block anaphylactic reactions—the latest research on serious food allergies is good news for families.

Get your family excited about healthy active living with this weekly Healthy Family Challenge!

Get your family excited about healthy active living with this weekly Healthy Family Challenge!

New to parenting? Dr. Joelene Huber has all the answers to the most frequently asked questions about baby development.

From Apgar to the heel prick test, everything you need to know about your newborn's procedures.

Colic is murder on a relationship. Here’s how one dad suffered through the nightmare of colic and lived to shed some light on it.

All babies fuss. But is it colic? Discover the signs and symptoms.

Citynews reporter Galit Solomon shares tips she learned from dealing with her baby's first cold.

Sometimes the lingering effects of a stomach bug can make it hard for little ones to digest lactose.