It's Winter, what do I do with my baby...
Baby, it’s cold outside! The weather shouldn’t keep you (or your baby) isolated from fun. Socializing, physical activity and change of view can help pass the wintery days (and beat away the baby blues). Here are...
Winter Baby Car Seat Safety
With the arrival of the winter season, parents are tempted to bundle up their babies as thickly as possible in order to keep them snug and warm. The warmth factor can interfere with the safety factor of the baby car...
Ear Infections
Although ear infections are common, they are not a normal, healthy part of childhood. They are not a rite of passage that your child has to suffer through. Seventy-five percent of Canadian children will have at least...
General Baby Health
I don’t know about you, but I learned as it came when I had my first baby. In fact, I’m still learning as it comes and my baby is almost five! There are many things we are confronted with in the first weeks with...
Sterilization 101
New parents have a fierce instinct to protect their new bundle of joy. We know it is not possible to shield your baby from every germ, but sterilization of all bottlefeeding equipment is one way you can protect them...
Simple Tips for Sleep
“Is she sleeping through the night?” You’ll be surprised that once you have your baby how many people will ask you this question. It’s a pretty ridiculous question as newborns rarely ‘sleep through the...
Bath Time... The First Time
The first few weeks of your baby’s life you may not want to rush into bath time. It’s perfectly ok to give him sponge baths. As long as his face, hands and genital area are clean, there really is no rush. Bathing...
The Real Baby Whisperers
You know the saying “It takes a village to raise a child”? Sometimes after birth, that “village” is small – very small. With grandparents that might still be working or family living far away, you may be faced...
Finding Child Care for your Infant
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been home with your infant, leaving your baby for the first time can be a difficult transition. When choosing child care, it is important to determine what works for you and your...
Sleep: and the lack thereof
Sleep: and the lack thereof. I didn’t really believe that I would be as tired as everyone said I would. In fact, during the first week, I felt great – managing my night feedings and my baby’s desire not to...
