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7 Things Parents Need To Know About Measles

7 Things Parents Need To Know About Measles

Canada has lost its measles elimination status. What does this mean? Here’s what you need to know.

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

What you need to know about baby birthmarks

What you need to know about baby birthmarks

Your baby is absolutely perfect, but that birthmark has you concerned. We’ve broken down what you need to know about the different types of baby birthmarks.

Meredith Franco Meyers

When to worry about your baby's fever

When to worry about your baby's fever

Your baby feels a bit warm, but nothing else seems wrong. What should you do? We asked a paediatrician how to deal with a fever.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Is a diaper blowout diarrhea?

Is a diaper blowout diarrhea?

Poop explosions are never fun, but are they a sign of a problem? A paediatrician explains what it really means when your baby has a diaper blowout.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Can I avoid passing on my cold or flu to my baby?

Can I avoid passing on my cold or flu to my baby?

You've come down with a virus, and you'd give anything to keep your baby from getting sick too. Is there anything you can do? We asked a paediatrician.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to tell the difference between baby spit-up and vomit

How to tell the difference between baby spit-up and vomit

It's normal for newborns to spit up after a feed, but how do you know when your baby is actually sick? We asked paediatrician Dina Kulik.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to help your sick baby breathe more easily at night

How to help your sick baby breathe more easily at night

Worried about putting your baby to bed when she's all stuffed up? Paediatrician Dina Kulik advises on how to help your infant breathe better during a cold.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Is my baby crying because she's sick?

Is my baby crying because she's sick?

You've ruled out the obvious issues and your baby is still crying. Here are the signs to look for to determine if your little one could be sick.

Dr. Dina Kulik

What you need to know about flat head syndrome—including how to treat it

What you need to know about flat head syndrome—including how to treat it

It’s not uncommon for babies to have a flat spot on their heads. The good news is plagiocephaly is very treatable.

Bonnie Schiedel

Do babies masturbate?

Do babies masturbate?

No, you’re not imagining it. Your baby is not too young to have discovered the joys of, ahem, self-soothing.

Bonnie Schiedel

8 medications you shouldn’t give your baby

8 medications you shouldn’t give your baby

You just want your baby to feel better when they’re sick—but many over-the-counter medications aren’t safe for babies. Learn which ones you shouldn’t use.

Adrienne Brown

Is European Baby Formula Really Better?

Is European Baby Formula Really Better?

Some moms are buying their babies’ formula from Europe to avoid pesticides and added sugars. But is it worth it?

Cara Rosenbloom

I thought worrying could prevent anything bad from happening to my baby

I thought worrying could prevent anything bad from happening to my baby

Is she too hot, too cold, too sleepy? I was constantly worried about my baby—and then I fell with her in my arms.

Morgan Charles

What to do when your baby is constipated

What to do when your baby is constipated

Reducing constipation in your baby is all about getting the right balance of foods. A paediatrician explains how to keep kids well-fed and comfortable.

Dr. Dina Kulik