Baby safety

There's a decent chance your kid's car seat is installed wrong

There's a decent chance your kid's car seat is installed wrong

A recent car seat clinic in Kingston, Ont. found that 100 percent of car seats were either unsafe or installed improperly.

Jill Buchner

New restrictions are coming on playpens and their accessories

New restrictions are coming on playpens and their accessories

Playpens have changed a lot in the past 20 years. Health Canada says many new features come with risks and we need stronger regulations to keep babies safe.

Jill Buchner

SIDS deaths are now considered "undetermined": What parents need to know

SIDS deaths are now considered "undetermined": What parents need to know

Medical examiners have replaced the term SIDS with “undetermined,” but parents can still take precautions to keep babies safe.

Jessica Leeder

14 worst-scoring sunscreens for kids, as rated by the EWG

14 worst-scoring sunscreens for kids, as rated by the EWG

Check your cupboards: Your favourite sunscreen may contain harmful ingredients. We've got the scoop on the worst sunscreens for kids, as rated by the EWG.

Juliana Bannon

How to burp a baby

How to burp a baby

Do you always need to burp a baby after feeding? Here's how to burp a baby and when to do it.

Teresa Pitman

RECALL: Britax recalls over 700,000 strollers

RECALL: Britax recalls over 700,000 strollers

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RECALL: P.K. Douglass Inc.’s Rubber Bath Ducks

RECALL: P.K. Douglass Inc.’s Rubber Bath Ducks

P.K. Douglass Inc. has recalled their rubber ducks due to a possible choking hazard.

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Flying with your baby doesn't have to be a nightmare

Flying with your baby doesn't have to be a nightmare

Flying with your baby: parents and experts share their tips for stress-free flights as a family.

Lola Augustine Brown

Many headphones geared to kids can actually lead to hearing loss

Many headphones geared to kids can actually lead to hearing loss

Shockingly, many headphones marketed to kids don't safely restrict volume levels. A new study reveals what's the safest (and most kid-friendly) model parents should buy.

Alyssa Ashton

3 babywearing techniques for winter

Baby development

3 babywearing techniques for winter

Babywearing is growing in popularity. But Canadian parents who want to use this approach have a challenge: coping with winter weather.

Teresa Pitman

What you need to know about newborn cradle cap

What you need to know about newborn cradle cap

Cradle cap is unsightly, but harmless. Read on for everything you need to know about how to treat your baby's scaly scalp.

Susan Spicer

What you need to know about the new safe sleep guidelines for babies

What you need to know about the new safe sleep guidelines for babies

Some of the newest recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics may surprise you. From bed-sharing to pacifiers, here's what you need to know.

Ariel Brewster

What you can do to reduce the risk of SIDS

What you can do to reduce the risk of SIDS

Closely following sleep guidelines is the best way to keep your baby safe. Here's everything you need to know about SIDS and safe bedtime practices.

Karen Robock

The dos and don'ts of safe formula feeding

The dos and don'ts of safe formula feeding

Whether you're supplementing breastmilk or using it exclusively, feed your baby formula safely with these tips from lactation consultant Teresa Pitman.

Teresa Pitman

RECALL: Hedstrom Sensory Combo Pack

RECALL: Hedstrom Sensory Combo Pack

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Study: Parents STILL aren’t following safe sleep guidelines for babies

Study: Parents STILL aren’t following safe sleep guidelines for babies

A new study finds that an alarming percentage of parents still let their babies sleep with crib bumpers, loose blankets or stuffies.

Ariel Brewster

What to do when your baby hates his car seat

What to do when your baby hates his car seat

With a fussy baby on board, car trips can be nerve-rattling. Here’s how to cope.

Amy Macfarlane

6 caffeine alternatives that are safer during pregnancy

6 caffeine alternatives that are safer during pregnancy

Dreading giving up your cup of java? Don't go into withdrawal yet, we've got some caffeine alternatives.

Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP

What to do when your baby bumps her head

What to do when your baby bumps her head

It’s scary when your baby hits her head. Here’s what head injury symptoms to watch out for and when not to worry.

Ellen Rosenberg

Recall: Two Clorox Liquid-Plumr drain clog remover products

Recall: Two Clorox Liquid-Plumr drain clog remover products

Certain batches of two Clorox Liquid Plumr drain clog remover products are being recalled for not meeting child-resistant packaging requirements.

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