Baby poo is crazy. But what's normal and when should you worry? This baby poop colour guide will save you from scary Google image searches.

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Infant gas: 8 ways to bring relief through massage

Breastfeeding and pumping: 8 tried and true tips

Low milk supply? Tips for boosting your milk production

Newborn

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Baby health

If your baby is born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation, he or she is considered "late preterm." Here's what to expect in the weeks ahead.

What to expect if you have a late preterm baby

Then and now: Preemies hold up photos of their tiny selves

Subscribe to Today’s Parent’s baby newsletter and find out what to expect for every stage and milestone, from birth to two years.

WATCH BABY GROW!

Labour and delivery

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

What you need to know about newborn cradle cap

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How to take care of your kids’ dry scalps

Why your baby’s gut bacteria is so important

New baby

Since babies are born with a gut bacteria count of zero, it's crucial to build it up in the first few months and years. Here's how and why to do it.

Why your baby's gut health is so important and how to improve it

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Antibiotic resistance: What parents need to know

Newborn care

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6 ways to help your baby sleep through the night

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

Baby sleep: Why your newborn mixes up night and day

Feeding, sleeping, playing: Common baby questions answered

When to let your toddler sleep with a blanket

Parents reveal that wonderful (and scary) moment when it suddenly got real.

Parent talk: When I felt like I officially became a parent

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Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family

Parent talk: What every new parent needs to know

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Pregnancy

The first 12 months can be intense, to say the least. Parents share what they wish they'd known.

Parent talk: The lowdown on baby's first year

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New mom

Some moms might want to try breastfeeding and bottle-feeding her baby. If that sounds like you, here's how to do it.

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How to combine breastfeeding and bottle feeding

How I finally got my baby to take a bottle

Soothing your baby doesn't have to be complicated. Follow these tips on how to soothe your baby like a boss.

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3 tips for surviving the first three months with baby

Baby sleep: When your newborn is up all night

Babies who self-soothe are better sleepers

7 tips on how to ask for help with your new baby

Life with a new baby can mean a steep learning curve. From advice on diaper changing and bath time to sleep habits and feeding schedules, we’ve got your covered.

A new analysis says swaddling increases SIDS risk for infants who are side- or stomach-sleepers.

Is swaddling safe or does it increase the risk of SIDS?

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Sleep

Getting your baby to sleep through the night can be a challenge. We're here to help you navigate baby sleep training, safe sleep guidelines, and naptime. 

Baby sleep

After a formula feeding mom is scolded by a stranger at Target, her Facebook response goes viral.

I don't need to explain why I'm formula feeding to anyone

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How to combine breastfeeding and bottle-feeding

The dos and don'ts of safe formula feeding

Bottles 101: how to store, heat, and clean bottles (either formula or breastmilk)

Baby poo can be wildly unpredictable. So how do you know when it's abnormal and how do you deal? Read on for our guide to baby diarrhea.

How to spot and treat baby diarrhea

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Diaper rash is seriously irritating—for you and baby. Here's how to treat it and help prevent another sore baby bum in the future.

Common causes of diaper rash—plus four ways to treat it

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Teething: How to tell the difference between normal irritation and illness

10 common rashes (photos): Symptoms and treatment

New study on food allergy triggers in babies

This simple, gentle solution will make diaper changes a whole lot easier. Here's how to clean meconium.

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Diapers

Babies should sleep in a crib without pillows, blankets or bumpers, but a new study suggests that this isn’t enough to keep them safe from SIDS.

New study: Look beyond the sleep environment to prevent SIDS

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Half of babies still sleep with unsafe bedding

Living at high altitude can increase risk of SIDS

Baby safety

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

Swaddling your baby: Step-by-step instructions

Steps and Stages

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

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Do my kids really need a bath every night?

I don’t bathe my kids every day—and that’s OK

The Canadian Paediatric Society releases a new circumcision statement.

The latest guidelines on circumcision in Canada

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What should toddlers call their private private parts?

Hilarious names kids give their private parts

Age-by-age guide to talking to kids about sex

Circumcision benefits outweigh risks, says the CDC. New draft recommendations on parent and patient counselling are reigniting the circumcision debate.

Circumcision benefits outweigh risks, says CDC

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Newborn care

Baby poop colour guide

What to expect if you have a late preterm baby

What you need to know about newborn cradle cap

Why your baby's gut bacteria is so important

Ask Dr. Dina: Can I let my baby sleep in his swing?

Parent Talk: When I felt like I officially became a parent

Parent Talk: What every new parent needs to know

Parent Talk: The lowdown on baby's first year

How to combine breastfeeding and bottle-feeding

How to soothe your baby like a boss

Is swaddling safe?

I don't need to explain to anyone why I'm formula feeding

How to treat baby diarrhea

4 ways to treat diaper rash

How to clean meconium

New study: Look beyond the sleep environment to prevent SIDS

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

6 Tips for Bathing Your Newborn

The latest guidelines on circumcision in Canada

Circumcision benefits outweigh risks, says CDC