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Free Baby Stuff Canada: Newborn Essentials Guide

Free Baby Stuff Canada: Newborn Essentials Guide

Our finest list of financial life hacks for new parents.

Courtney Leiva

Can Babies Drink Cold Formula?

Can Babies Drink Cold Formula?

Can babies drink cold formula? We asked two experts to weigh in.

Amanda Lauren

The Best Formula for Breastfed Babies, Tried and Tested

The Best Formula for Breastfed Babies, Tried and Tested

Whether you underproduce, are back to work or prefer convenience, we reviewed and ranked the the best formula for breastfed babies.

Amanda Lauren

7 Best Baby Bottle Warmers 2024

7 Best Baby Bottle Warmers 2024

We found, reviewed and rated all the best baby bottle warmer options on the market.

Elizabeth Kadar

Is it safe to make homemade baby formula?

Is it safe to make homemade baby formula?

Erin Pepler

Why are babies going hungry in a food-rich nation like Canada?

Why are babies going hungry in a food-rich nation like Canada?

Lesley Frank

What it’s like to hear ‘breast is best’ when you literally don’t have breasts

What it’s like to hear ‘breast is best’ when you literally don’t have breasts

"Everywhere I went, I felt like I was being hounded with the same message over and over again: If you’re a good mom, you breastfeed your kid."

Stephanie Gilman

Here's all the free baby stuff you can get in Canada

Here's all the free baby stuff you can get in Canada

Arisa Valyear

Are glass bottles better? 5 big bottle feeding questions answered

Are glass bottles better? 5 big bottle feeding questions answered

There's a lot to figure out when it comes to preparing a bottle, including glass vs. plastic, sterilizing and whether you can use tap water. Here's what you need to know about bottle feeding.

Melissa Greer

It's time to retire the phrase "breast is best" once and for all

It's time to retire the phrase "breast is best" once and for all

“Breast is best” left me feeling broken, ashamed and exhausted. Those feelings explain the backlash against the exclusive-breastfeeding movement.

Kristen Thompson

Does your baby have acid reflux, or are they just barfy?

Does your baby have acid reflux, or are they just barfy?

Doctors used to prescribe ranitidine to treat acid reflux in babies, but some formulations have been recalled. How can parents manage reflux symptoms and minimize the barf?

Emily Senger

I almost gave up breastfeeding because no one told me about nipple shields

I almost gave up breastfeeding because no one told me about nipple shields

Yes, nipple shields have their hazards. But at eight months old, my daughter is healthy and hasn’t felt her mother’s hot tears on her face since using one.

Bianca Teixeira

RECALL CORRECTION: President's Choice and Kirkland powdered infant formula

RECALL CORRECTION: President's Choice and Kirkland powdered infant formula

Loblaw Companies Limited has corrected a recall on President’s Choice formula linked to possible Cronobacter bacterial contamination.

Today's Parent

Everything you need to know about a milk allergy

Everything you need to know about a milk allergy

A dairy or cow’s milk allergy is the most common food allergy in childhood, but the good news is that the majority of kids outgrow it.

Raina Delisle

Can you breastfeed after breast reduction surgery?

Can you breastfeed after breast reduction surgery?

Breast reduction surgery can make it more difficult to breastfeed your baby, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. Here's what you need to know.

Claire Gagne

How fast should your baby regain their birth weight?

How fast should your baby regain their birth weight?

Even when breastfeeding is going well, many moms wonder if their babies are getting enough milk and gaining weight at a healthy rate. Here are some clues.

Erin Pepler

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

Can you increase your milk supply with herbal supplements like fenugreek and blessed thistle?

Can you increase your milk supply with herbal supplements like fenugreek and blessed thistle?

Breastfeeding moms will often try herbal supplements and other home remedies to increase milk supply. But are fenugreek and blessed thistle safe?

Sarah Bradley

Your baby: 6 weeks old

Your baby: 6 weeks old

Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds this week! But they also might be experiencing PURPLE crying, colic or reflux. Learn all about your 6-week-old.

Today's Parent

Your baby: 2 weeks old

Your baby: 2 weeks old

Growth spurts, cluster feedings and sleep tips for babies, moms and dads. Learn all about your 2-week-old.

Today's Parent