baby

Why Donald Trump and a bad divorce made me decide to become a surrogate

Trying to conceive

Why Donald Trump and a bad divorce made me decide to become a surrogate

"I knew many friends who had struggled with infertility and could understand that pain. Knowing I could alleviate that for a family was an amazing thought."

Stéphanie Plante, as told to Kate Rae

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

How to use a baby sling safely

How to use a baby sling safely

New US guidelines for baby slings make it easier for parents to understand how to position baby properly.

Julia Pelly

How do I know if my baby has reflux?

How do I know if my baby has reflux?

It’s normal for babies to spit up, but some have a form of reflux that comes with painful acid. Here’s how to know if your baby’s spitting up is a problem.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How can my baby become a model?

How can my baby become a model?

Want to see if your kid has what it takes to make it in modelling? Here’s some advice for aspiring stage parents.

Stacey Stein

The top baby names in the US for 2017

The top baby names in the US for 2017

The annual list of most popular baby names in the U.S. has been released and some of the big winners may surprise you.

Liz Krieger

When does breast milk come in? Here's what you need to know

When does breast milk come in? Here's what you need to know

You've just had a baby and you're probably surprised to discover your milk doesn't come in right away. So when does breast milk come in?

Katie Dupuis

Why is my newborn awake all night and sleeping all day?

Why is my newborn awake all night and sleeping all day?

Is your baby up all night? Don't worry, it's completely normal. Here's how to deal with your newborn's sleep patterns.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

The importance of skin to skin with baby

The importance of skin to skin with baby

From boosting breastfeeding to setting the stage for brain development, there are many benefits of skin-to-skin contact between newborn and mom.

Teresa Pitman

An age-by-age guide to your baby's eating habits

An age-by-age guide to your baby's eating habits

Your kid's eating habits will change a lot within the first three years. Here's what you need to know.

Teresa Pitman

The best breastfeeding advice I ever got...

The best breastfeeding advice I ever got...

Sometimes the best breastfeeding advice comes from fellow lady friends who've been there. Here are 9 tips from nursing moms.

Today's Parent

6 Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night

6 Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night

A new baby who sleeps until dawn isn’t the norm, but there are tricks to nudge him in that direction. Here are six baby sleep tips from the experts.

Karen Robock

The best baby laundry detergents

Laundry Detergent

The best baby laundry detergents

Ivory Snow, The Honest Company, Tide and more — check out our reviews of the best baby laundry detergents of 2018, tested in our lab and by parents.

Today's Parent

When should I start babyproofing my house?

Baby development

When should I start babyproofing my house?

Should you baby-proof before your due date, or take a wait-and-see approach?

Amy Macfarlane

Kids' Genital Health: 4 Common Problems

Kids' Genital Health: 4 Common Problems

Yeast infections, vulvovaginitis, UTIs and pinworms—find out what itchy, rashy symptoms to look for and how to treat common kids' genital health issues.

Ellen Rosenberg

Can you guess which male baby names are now more popular with girls?

Can you guess which male baby names are now more popular with girls?

Traditionally gendered names have been skewing more gender-neutral according to recent baby name data. Can you guess which names made the move?

Kevin John Siazon

Best pumping bras

Hands-Free Breast Pump Accessories

Best pumping bras

Medela, Simple Wishes and Snugabell—check out our reviews of the best pumping bras of 2018, each one tested in our lab and by moms.

Today's Parent

Top 18 baby names in the Northwest Territories for 2017

Top 18 baby names in the Northwest Territories for 2017

We love the mix of old favourites and wonderful newcomers on these lists of baby names—Brielle and Jace are unique additions to the mix.

Katie Dupuis

Sorry, not sorry—this Down syndrome campaign is the sh*t

Sorry, not sorry—this Down syndrome campaign is the sh*t

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is taking sorry out of your vocabulary with a follow-up message from last year's #AnythingButSorry campaign.

Adriana Parente

RECALL: Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders

RECALL: Dr. Brown's Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders

Four styles of Dr. Brown’s Lovey Pacifier & Teether Holders have been recalled due to a potential choking hazard.

Today's Parent