baby health

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

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

Why can’t I buy a baby walker in Canada?

Baby development

Why can’t I buy a baby walker in Canada?

If you’re looking to buy a baby walker, you might be surprised to learn that they’re banned in Canada because they’re considered unsafe to use.

Bonnie Schiedel

7 surprising reasons breastfeeding is good for babies

7 surprising reasons breastfeeding is good for babies

If you're able to breastfeed your baby, there are all kinds of health advantages you'll pass on. Here are seven benefits you might not have heard of.

Jill Buchner

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

You'll never guess what the No. 1 germiest kids' item is

You'll never guess what the No. 1 germiest kids' item is

Hint: It has even more germs than the average bathroom floor.

Kim Shiffman

The terrifying uncertainty of having a child with an illness that changes every day

The terrifying uncertainty of having a child with an illness that changes every day

At first, my son had an unknown illness. Then, when he finally got a diagnosis, we learned we would be dealing with the unknown for the rest of his life.

Amy Neyer

Why vaginal seeding won't help babies born by C-section

Why vaginal seeding won't help babies born by C-section

The practice of smearing vaginal fluids on a baby just after birth might not solve the real problem behind Caesarean-born babies' imbalanced microbiomes.

Jill Buchner

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 do I know if my baby has a food intolerance?

How do I know if my baby has a food intolerance?

Do messy diaper poopsplosions have you wondering if your baby’s stomach is reacting badly to new foods? A paediatrician explains what’s going on.

Dr. Dina Kulik

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

Smoking with kids in the car can get you a $100 ticket and the internet is mad about it?!

Smoking with kids in the car can get you a $100 ticket and the internet is mad about it?!

A police department recently tweeted about the $100 fine that comes with smoking in your car with kids present and people on Twitter are angry—WHAT?!

Kevin John Siazon

Can probiotics help with gassiness in babies?

Can probiotics help with gassiness in babies?

There are all kinds of supplements that claim to help with your baby’s gas and digestion, but do they really work? We asked a paediatrician.

Dr. Dina Kulik

10 top sunscreens for kids

10 top sunscreens for kids

We spoke to the experts to get advice on choosing the best sunscreens for kids to ensure they're protected from harmful UVB and UVA rays.

Andrea Karr

Why is my baby so gassy?

Why is my baby so gassy?

If your baby is gassy all the time, dairy in your diet could be to blame. Here's how to identify intolerance and get rid of your baby’s gassiness.

Dr. Dina Kulik

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

New study shows FASD rates in Canada higher than we thought

New study shows FASD rates in Canada higher than we thought

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder often goes undetected and untreated, but new research shows it’s surprisingly prevalent in Canada.

Valerie Howes