Toddler

Toddler health

Learn everything you need to know about caring for your toddler's health, including good nutrition, handling common ailments, and avoiding health hazards.

Secondary drowning: What you need to know

Secondary drowning: What you need to know

A condition called secondary drowning is putting parents on high alert.

Amy Valm

What to do about toddler diarrhea

What to do about toddler diarrhea

When your toddler has diarrhea, one of these three problems is likely to blame. Here’s what you need to know to keep your kiddo healthy.

Dr. Dina Kulik

What should my toddler be drinking?

What should my toddler be drinking?

Your baby is 12 months old now, and her beverage options are expanding. From cow's milk to water and juice, what should you encourage?

Alex Mlynek

How to deal with a toddler who just won’t eat

How to deal with a toddler who just won’t eat

Have a picky eater? Or a kid who just seems disinterested in food? A paediatrician weighs in on what to do when your toddler refuses to eat.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to introduce cow's milk to your baby

How to introduce cow's milk to your baby

Unsure when your baby is ready to digest cow’s milk and how to transition them from breastmilk or formula? Here’s what you need to know.

Stacy Lee Kong

Meet Jude, my two-year-old who died from the flu

Meet Jude, my two-year-old who died from the flu

Why am I telling you all of these things about Jude? Because these little things are all we have of him now. He’s gone and there will never be more of him.

Jill Promoli, Chatelaine

Everything You Need to Know About Eczema

Everything You Need to Know About Eczema

Eczema can equal misery for kids, especially babies. Here’s how to get these frustrating flare-ups under control quickly.

Wendy Haaf

How to clean a baby’s first teeth

How to clean a baby’s first teeth

Your baby just got her first teeth! Now how do you clean them? And do you use toothpaste? Paediatrician Dr. Dina Kulik has the answers.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to handle teeth grinding in toddlers

How to handle teeth grinding in toddlers

The sound of teeth grinding is right up there with nails on a chalkboard. Here's what it means when your toddler grinds her pearly whites.

Claire Gagne

How to keep toddlers and dogs safe around each other

How to keep toddlers and dogs safe around each other

Most parents worry about how their dog will react to a new baby. But it's usually not until your child becomes a toddler that problems arise.

Today's Parent

Speech delays: When to seek help for your child

Speech delays: When to seek help for your child

Suspect your child has a speech problem? Here’s what you can do.

Kara Aaserud

Fast fever facts

Fast fever facts

Your little one has a fever and you need to act. Get the facts on how to treat it, how not to treat it, which medications to choose and when to worry.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How to toddler-proof your holidays

How to toddler-proof your holidays

Better safe than sorry! These toddler safety tips will help you prevent any mishaps over the holidays.

Lesley Young

Ask Dr. Dina: My toddler’s eczema is getting worse. What should I do?

Ask Dr. Dina: My toddler’s eczema is getting worse. What should I do?

Here's how to soothe your little one's dry skin.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to brush your toddler's teeth when she's not into it

How to brush your toddler's teeth when she's not into it

Emily Senger

3 common eye problems: What you need to know

3 common eye problems: What you need to know

If your kid has an eye problem, don't panic. Here’s what to do when it comes to common eye problems and caring for your kids’ eyes.

Karen Robock

Best Ways to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids

Best Ways to Treat Cold and Flu in Kids

Doctors reveal the best ways to soothe your kid’s runny nose, cough and fever. Plus, which symptoms are a sign you should take your kid to the doctor.

Lisa Bendall

Is my child growing normally?

Is my child growing normally?

Many parents worry about whether or not their child is growing normally. Here's what to expect each year.

Rhea Seymour

My child has what? 4 icky kid ailments

My child has what? 4 icky kid ailments

Tips to (discreetly) deal with icky kid ailments.

Cheryl Embrett

How to tell if your kid needs stitches

How to tell if your kid needs stitches

Sometimes a cut needs more than a kiss to heal properly. Here are the telltale signs.

Laura Grande