infant

You know how good it feels to get a full night’s sleep: You awake refreshed and ready to face the world. But while adults usually prefer a seven- or eight-hour stretch, newborns typically ... READ MORE

Keep your baby happy and healthy

Your baby’s first year is full of milestones: his first smile, his first tooth … and your first frantic call to the pediatrician. There’s no way around it—sooner or later, your child is going ... READ MORE

fever: friend or foe?

There may be nothing scarier to new parents than a spike in their baby’s temperature. Because babies can’t complain, fever is often the only indication that something is wrong. But a raised ... READ MORE

all the answers

you’re finally at home with your new baby. What could feel more natural? That wave of anxiety you might be feeling is pretty natural, too. For first-time parents in particular, caring for a ... READ MORE

Bundle Up

You’re home from the hospital and finally feeling energetic. You’re even ready to brave a beautiful, blustery winter day and get out and about with your baby. But before you pack up your ... READ MORE

take good care of my baby

Picturing yourself without your pregnant belly and with your baby in someone else’s care may be difficult right now. Nevertheless, whether your child will need an occasional baby sitter or ... READ MORE

The Truth About Babies

*Teensy, miniature, fragile. The pure smallness of my first baby is what I remember being most unprepared for. I was shocked by how tiny he was, even at 8 pounds, 11 ounces. (The “-3 month” ... READ MORE

Healthy Baby

It’s an unfortunate fact of life: Your child is likely to get an ear infection sometime in her first few years. In fact, about one-third of all children will be diagnosed with acute otitis ... READ MORE

what's normal?

When he’s a month old or so, your baby is going to return your smile. And you are just going to melt. Then, before you know it, he’ll begin to coo like a dove and clutch objects with his ... READ MORE

Keep Your baby SAFE

>> Babyproofing BasicsFalls are the leading cause of injuries for children younger than 1 year, a Canadian study found. Many of these and other injuries can be prevented by using products ... READ MORE