New baby

How to swaddle your baby: Step-by-step instructions

How to swaddle your baby: Step-by-step instructions

Swaddling can help your newborn sleep longer and cry less—two things parents definitely want. Here's how swaddle your baby safely.

Today's Parent staff

Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Why your baby needs so many doctor's appointments

Does it seem like there are a lot of doctor's appointments for your new baby? All those checkups let the doctor get to know your baby.

Susan Spicer

What to do when baby gets a cold

What to do when baby gets a cold

Watery eyes? Stuffy nose? We've got the symptoms and treatments for your baby's first cold. Sniff!

Sydney Loney

6 Tips for Bathing Your Newborn

6 Tips for Bathing Your Newborn

Don't be nervous—bathing your newborn can be an enjoyable experience for both of you.

Karen Robock

The Best White Noise Machines for Babies 2023

The Best White Noise Machines for Babies 2023

Many parents rely on white noise for baby sleep assistance. Here's what experts say to look for, and which machines are best.

Kalli Anderson

6 documents every baby needs

6 documents every baby needs

New babies require lots of documentation. Here’s what new parents in Canada need to know.

Liz Bruckner

Mom with ALS breastfeeds her baby—despite being paralyzed

Mom with ALS breastfeeds her baby—despite being paralyzed

This mom with ALS shares her inspiring breastfeeding picture.

Alyssa Ashton

The truth about swaddling

The truth about swaddling

Is swaddling good for your baby? Expert opinions are ever-changing. We sort through the research.

Lisa van de Geyn

Baby feeding cheat sheet

Baby feeding cheat sheet

Curious about when to start your baby on solids? Our new cheat sheet is a great reference to get you started.

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Breastfeeding and pumping: 8 tried and true tips

Breastfeeding and pumping: 8 tried and true tips

Moms share their pumping and breastfeeding tips.

Jennifer Pinarski

Books for new moms that don’t exist (but probably should!)

Books for new moms that don’t exist (but probably should!)

"Sex after baby? Obviously, the first six chapters would be blank pages."

Emma Waverman

My friends ditched me after Baby: I don't want to be that girl

My friends ditched me after Baby: I don't want to be that girl

The early days with a new baby are tough. Tara-Michelle Ziniuk recalls her surprise at which friends were there for her—and which ones were not.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

12 swoon-worthy baby cribs we love

12 swoon-worthy baby cribs we love

A crib is the centerpiece of every nursery. From the simple to the sublime, here are a dozen options for every budget.

Tammy Sutherland

Babyscope: Capricorn

Baby Horoscopes

Babyscope: Capricorn

Is your new baby a Capricorn? Learn more about their earth sign horoscope with this fun chart.

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Babyscope: Aquarius

Baby Horoscopes

Babyscope: Aquarius

Find out your baby’s approximate zodiac sign and horoscope by comparing your due date, or baby’s birth date with our chart.

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Babyscope: Pisces

Baby Horoscopes

Babyscope: Pisces

Born with a loving heart and sensitive side, Pisces babes like to do things their own way.

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Banned baby names: French court says non to Nutella

Banned baby names: French court says non to Nutella

Banned baby names: French court says no to "Nutella." Judge rules the trademarked name is contrary to the interests of the child.

Emma Waverman

Diaper bag essentials

Diaper bag essentials

Wondering what you really need to schlep around in your diaper bag and what you can safely leave at home? Here's a quick list of what you should pack for your newborn before you head out.

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14 baby shower favours for $10 or less

14 baby shower favours for $10 or less

From bath bombs to DIY goodies, we've rounded up 14 swoon-worthy baby shower favours.

Amy Valm

Half of babies still sleep with unsafe bedding

Half of babies still sleep with unsafe bedding

Despite the link between extra bedding and SIDS, parents aren't getting the message when it comes to the safest sleeping environment for their babies.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem