baby health

10 organic baby products we love

10 organic baby products we love

Parents shouldn't have to go on a treasure hunt to find baby care products made with organic ingredients. Here are our some of our favourite brands.

Daniela Sosa Roque

Are big babies really easier?

Baby development

Are big babies really easier?

Many moms think big babies are harder to deliver, but then they're happier, better sleepers, and more easygoing. Here's what the experts say.

Erin Pepler

Sleep and feeding schedule for your nine- to 12-month-old baby

Sleep and feeding schedule for your nine- to 12-month-old baby

How’s your baby sleeping? Teething and new routines and skills can wreak havoc on your baby’s old routines, but they still need solid rest. Here are some sample sleep and feeding schedules for your nine- to 12-month-old.

Bonnie Schiedel

Does your kid really need to go to the doctor every year?

Does your kid really need to go to the doctor every year?

Obviously, you go to check their weight as a baby and for all their vaccines. But is an annual check-up necessary beyond that?

Alex Mlynek

This doctor thought sleep training was a breeze—until she had to do it herself

This doctor thought sleep training was a breeze—until she had to do it herself

Dr. Stephanie Liu believed the studies showing that sleep training is safe, but then she had to listen to her own baby crying and wasn't so sure.

Stephanie Liu

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

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

Common Causes For Stomach Pain In Children And When To Worry

Common Causes For Stomach Pain In Children And When To Worry

Your kid says their tummy aches, but you’re not sure what’s wrong. Here are a few common causes of stomach pain in children, and symptoms to look out for.

Wendy Haaf

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

Here's how ultrasounds actually work

Pregnancy health

Here's how ultrasounds actually work

Ultrasounds are a common procedure in pregnancy. We look at how they work, if they're safe and why you should stay away from ‘keepsake’ ultrasound centres.

Bonnie Schiedel

There’s A Measles Outbreak—What Do I Need To Know?

There’s A Measles Outbreak—What Do I Need To Know?

When there’s a measles outbreak, it can be pretty scary for parents. Here’s the breakdown on who’s at risk, when to worry and how to protect your kids.

Bonnie Schiedel

Good vibes only—one mom's surprising cure for baby chest congestion

Good vibes only—one mom's surprising cure for baby chest congestion

Of all the home remedies to help your kids feel better, this mom's technique is a bit... unconventional—but she swears it helped her baby's chest congestion

Chelsea Dolan

When to go to the doctor for your kid's fever

When to go to the doctor for your kid's fever

As with most illnesses, it's difficult to know when a fever warrants a trip to the doctor's office. Here how to know when to make the call.

Today's Parent

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 to use your child's inhaler properly

How to use your child's inhaler properly

Does your child need to use an inhaler for asthma? Here’s how to make sure you and your child are using it right so they get the medicine they need.

Claire Gagne

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

Why I felt pressured to put a headband on my bald baby

Baby development

Why I felt pressured to put a headband on my bald baby

I really wish strangers would stop commenting on her lack of hair—she’s fine!

Nicole Paseka Grundmeier

Everything you need to know about your baby's oral thrush

Everything you need to know about your baby's oral thrush

Here's what baby thrush looks like, how to deal it and what the condition means for breastfeeding moms. (Yup, you can get it too.)

Bonnie Schiedel

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