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Am I a freak of nature? My family and friends would say yes. Why? Because when I look back into the labour and birth of my now nine-month old daughter, I say “it wasn’t that bad!” Yes, you read that right- it really wasn’t that bad! So am I this super woman who is build exactly right to give birth? I’d like to think so! This realization first started nine months ago at 6:30am on Monday April 11, when I first felt a tiny little...

The LIVE CONNECT (LW2031) is an easy-to-use portable home monitor that features remote viewing over the Internet using Skype. Users can log onto Skype and access the camera from anywhere in world. When at home, the LIVE CONNECT system also includes a convenient handheld monitor.  Video and audio transmission between the camera and handheld monitor is private, secure, and will not conflict with other household wireless devices.  It includes a...

For my sister Kim, and “Our Girls.” Six adorable children and I sat around the table when our conversation turned to "the baby in my belly." I had recently had an ultrasound, so I brought a picture to show the gang while we ate. "This is little Baby Chloe, kids. The baby in my tummy is a little girl. Here's her face, and..." I started. "NOOOO MOM! I want to do it!" interrupted my two year old daughter Caily. Of course she does, I...

This is a question that every parent and child care worker asks when they notice something odd in the behaviour and functioning of a little child. How can one best ascertain if a problem or delay really exists? There are six important areas of child development to examine in order to determine whether a child is progressing at a normal pace. Below are some examples of age-appropriate skills to look for. 1. Movement  (physical...

Snowflakes, snow days, hot chocolate, skating…sniffles. All of these ‘wonderful’ things are apart of our great Canadian winters. Some of them are enjoyed more than others. I bet I’m thinking of the same ones as you. Whether we like it or not, the sniffles (nasal congestion associated with the common cold) are also a very real part of the winter season. Fortunately, there are many great ways to treat and beat the sniffles with essential...

Peekaru is a super-comfy fleece vest or hoodie that comfortably and fully zips over any baby carrier, including Baby Bjorns, Hotslings, Ergos, Mai Tais and Wraps, keeping baby & mom snug and warm.  No more trying to tie and scrunch blankets in place or fit baby on over or under a jacket.  Just put on the Peekaru over the baby in the baby carrier, slide baby's head through the head opening and go.  With sizes and colors for both women and...

I had expected to be a bit overwhelmed when bringing my newborn home for the first time. I expected that I would be woken up during the night and I had a reasonable idea of how be a new mom: change a diaper, hold him, bath him, and dress him. What I wasn’t prepared for however, where those first weeks after my newborn arrived.  The ME part. I didn’t actually realize that I really would be more tired than I could ever have imagined –...

Adult Essentials Omega-3 gummies are the first 100% fish oil gummy designed specifically for adults. We use only pure source triple-distilled fish oil to ensure that you get the purest possible grade of fish oil. They are guaranteed dairy, gluten and nut free, with no artificial sweeteners, flavours or colours. Adult Essentials Omega-3 Gummies are 100% licensed and approved by Health Canada. Quality you can trust and flavour you will...

Some parenting jobs never get any easier, and using car seats is one of them. Safer cars, clever engineering, sturdy anchoring systems and updated laws have all helped reduce the number of children who are seriously injured or killed in traffic collisions. But selecting and installing the right car seat for your child — and your vehicle — is still a challenge. GM Canada Ltd., Baby Car Seat Experts Inc. and Wee Welcome are sponsoring free...

Joining a moms and tots group in your city is an excellent way to meet other moms to develop new friendships and support. Being a parent is certainly rewarding, but it can be challenging at times.  Have you ever heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child”? What if you are living in a city without family close by? What if you are the first in your circle of friends to have children? Joining a moms and tots group gives you the...

Dr. Dhun Noria is not only the distinguished Chief of Laboratory Medicine at The Scarborough Hospital but also a proud new grandmother. Her circle of friends includes laboratory specialists, nurses, obstetricians and other healthcare providers. Cellular function and blood systems are an integral part of her everyday life and so when her daughter- in-law became pregnant, the decision to store the umbilical cord blood stem cells was top...

Two of my kids had jaundice. My firstborn was diagnosed while we were in the hospital and he wasn’t “too” yellow. The doctors put a light blanket under his sleeper and a couple of days later he was “pink” again. I wasn’t worried, as no one else seemed to be. My third was a different story. In Holland you can be sent home hours after you’ve given birth which was the case for me. I entered the hospital at 10:30am, birth at noon,...