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The 12 most dangerous baby products

The 12 most dangerous baby products

Lots of popular baby gear items can pose a safety threat, especially if used incorrectly. Do you own any of these items?

Vanessa Milne

Chamomile tea for babies: Is it safe and does it work?

Chamomile tea for babies: Is it safe and does it work?

People say that chamomile tea can help babies with gas, colic and difficulty sleeping. Here’s what the medical community thinks.

Cameron French

Why is a product blamed for infant deaths in the United States still available in Canada?

Why is a product blamed for infant deaths in the United States still available in Canada?

The recalled Rock ‘n Play sleeper has now been linked to 59 deaths in the U.S. So how come it hasn’t been banned in Canada?

Claire Gagne

Do baby gas drops actually work?

Do baby gas drops actually work?

Here’s what the medical community has to say about baby gas drops and how they compare to gripe water, homeopathic drops and probiotics for colicky babies.

Cameron French

The dangers of a keto diet in pregnancy

The dangers of a keto diet in pregnancy

The keto diet is extremely carb-restricted, which isn’t good for you or your growing baby. A keto pregnancy is not the way to go.

Cara Rosenbloom

How fast should your baby regain their birth weight?

How fast should your baby regain their birth weight?

Even when breastfeeding is going well, many moms wonder if their babies are getting enough milk and gaining weight at a healthy rate. Here are some clues.

Erin Pepler

What you really need to know about arsenic in baby cereal

What you really need to know about arsenic in baby cereal

Recent headlines about arsenic, mercury and lead being found in baby food sound pretty scary. But is there real cause for concern? We asked the experts.

Wendy Glauser

Canadian babies cry more than other babies and we think we know why

Canadian babies cry more than other babies and we think we know why

Babies in Canada seriously do cry more than infants around the word. These are some not-so-serious reasons why that might be the case.

Jill Buchner

Signs Your Baby is Going Through a Growth Spurt

Signs Your Baby is Going Through a Growth Spurt

"Oh, they're just going through a growth spurt!" We've heard it over and over, but are baby growth spurts really responsible for all those changes?

Karen Robock

Can my baby catch a cold sore?

Can my baby catch a cold sore?

While cold sores are relatively harmless in toddlers and older children, they can be dangerous in infants under the age of one. Here’s what you need to know to protect your baby.

Bonnie Schiedel

What to do if your baby falls off the bed

What to do if your baby falls off the bed

If your baby falls off the bed, couch or change table, here’s some tips and next steps, including a visit to your doctor or hospital.

Bonnie Schiedel

RECALL: Toys "R" Us Canada's Koala Baby 2-pack sleepers

RECALL: Toys "R" Us Canada's Koala Baby 2-pack sleepers

Today's Parent

Doctors call on Facebook and YouTube to help stop anti-vax misinformation

Doctors call on Facebook and YouTube to help stop anti-vax misinformation

The American Academy of Pediatrics says social media is partly to blame for recent outbreaks of measles where it's been previously eradicated.

Daniela Sosa Roque

7 Things Parents Need To Know About Measles

7 Things Parents Need To Know About Measles

With a measles outbreaks in Canada and the U.S., here are the facts on the virus, the MMR vaccine and herd immunity.

Sasha Emmons

How to deal with a catnapping baby

How to deal with a catnapping baby

Exhausted from your little catnapper? Here's what to do when your baby refuses to snooze for long stretches.

Emily Rivas

What to do when your baby has a fever

What to do when your baby has a fever

Think your baby might have a fever? Here's everything you need to know, from how to properly check their temperature to when it's time to see a doctor.

Today's Parent

How do I know if my baby's rash is roseola?

How do I know if my baby's rash is roseola?

What is roseola, how does it spread and how do you treat it? Here's what to look for and when to see a doctor if you suspect your baby's rash is roseola.

Cameron French

Is my baby’s eye goop a sign of infection?

Is my baby’s eye goop a sign of infection?

Worried the gunk in your baby's eye is a sign of infection? Paediatrician Dina Kulik explains what's normal and what's not when it comes to baby's eyes.

Dr. Dina Kulik

The Best Ways to Treat Baby Heat Rash Fast

The Best Ways to Treat Baby Heat Rash Fast

Heat rash is very common in babies, but it can cause itchiness and discomfort. Here’s how to deal with rashes and prevent them from happening.

Sydney Loney

4 Ways to Get Rid of Cradle Cap for Good

4 Ways to Get Rid of Cradle Cap for Good

Toss the hats! Your baby’s crusty, scaly scalp is harmless, but it can also be hard on the eyes. Luckily, there are effective ways to treat cradle cap.

Sydney Loney