Baby safety

Home Safety Hotspots

Home Safety Hotspots

Here's how to childproof your space to keep curious kids safe.

Jessica Robinson

I ditched the baby gate and let my kid eat dirt—and I was a better mom for it

I ditched the baby gate and let my kid eat dirt—and I was a better mom for it

There’s a reason why experienced parents seem more relaxed: They’ve learned what you really need to worry about and what you don't.

Leah McLaren

RECALL: Bily Retractable Safety Gate

RECALL: Bily Retractable Safety Gate

Today's Parent

How much should I worry about toxins and heavy metals in baby food?

How much should I worry about toxins and heavy metals in baby food?

After scary headlines about toxins and heavy metals in baby food and rice cereal, many parents are confused about what’s safe to feed their kids.

Wendy Glauser

Letting your baby sleep in the car seat is super risky—here’s why

Letting your baby sleep in the car seat is super risky—here’s why

While a quick nap from point A to B is probably OK, the car seat is definitely not a place babies should regularly be sleeping.

Raina Delisle

What is hypospadias and how do you repair it?

What is hypospadias and how do you repair it?

Hypospadias is a surprisingly common congenital condition that affects the location of the urethra. Here's what it is and how it's treated.

Kate Daley

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

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

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

8 epidural myths that way too many women believe

8 epidural myths that way too many women believe

Saroo Sharda

7 things grandparents do that aren't safe for kids

7 things grandparents do that aren't safe for kids

Grandparents mean well, but with new research coming out all the time, you might need to update them on these baby safety guidelines.

Vanessa Milne

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

11 easy ways to babyproof your home

11 easy ways to babyproof your home

Confused and overwhelmed by childproofing? Here are some easy ways you can make your home safe for baby.

Today's Parent

Your baby: 4 months old

Your baby: 4 months old

Stronger, steadier and bursting with personality, your baby is at peak cuteness at 4 months old. (Especially if they're already sleeping through the night.)

Today's Parent

Safe co-sleeping tips

Safe co-sleeping tips

If you feel that co-sleeping is the best option for you and your baby, be sure to watch this video for safe co-sleeping tips from birth doula and childbirth educator Bianca Sprague.

Today's Parent

Think your backyard pool is safe? Check out this toddler climb a locked pool ladder

Think your backyard pool is safe? Check out this toddler climb a locked pool ladder

Pool safety is no joke, folks.

Kevin John Siazon

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 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

What you need to know about the Banana Boat sunscreen investigation

What you need to know about the Banana Boat sunscreen investigation

Health Canada has been investigating Banana Boat sunscreens since serious chemical burns were reported in babies who used the products last year.

Jill Buchner