Our magazine is dedicated to providing readers with information to support them through pre-conception, during pregnancy, and throughout their child’s early years. Regular Oh Baby! features include: nutrition and health tips, recipes, fun contests, new products and innovations, an extensive resource directory, and more. Oh Baby! Magazine really delivers!

The best way to enjoy B.C. blueberries is by the handful but for those who are handy in the kitchen, the BCblueberry.com website has more than 100 recipes with creative and healthy ideas on how to use the berries - from nutritious breakfasts and traditional baking, through to salads, cocktails and ideas for the grill. Impress guests at your summer barbecue with this Blueberry Spinach Lentil Salad (recipe...

It's nice to have an outdoor space where you can let your kids play, but before you let them roam free - here are some ideas on how to make your backyard safe for your little ones: 1. Install childproof locks on gates and don't leave anything near the gates that a child could climb onto. 2. Make sure outdoor play equipment is safe and sturdily constructed. Place play equipment at least 6 feet away from fences and walls. 3. Keep children...

Babies younger than four months of age should not be given any solids. Here is why babies are not ready for solids before four months: Their intestines are not ready to digest solids; A baby’s mouth and swallowing coordination and reflexes are not fully developed; Saliva production is not adequate to help swallowing; A baby’s control of his head and body is still weak, making swallowing solids difficult.   NOTE:...

Whether you're traveling to the studio or taking a day trip, this Duffle Bag will be your new go-to favorite. This bag may be compact, but it features 8 pockets total, including 2 water bottle pouches, 4 zippered pockets, an easy access inner pocket, large main compartment, and a secure yoga mat holder on the front.  Measurements: 20"L x 7"W x 11"H. Materials: 100% Polyester Shell with 100% Nylon Liner. Available on www.gaiam.ca. Signup for our...

So you’ve decided to make some changes and eat healthier, but you just don’t know where to start. It can be confusing trying to weed through all the exaggerated marketing and fad diets to understand the facts about health and nutrition. There are some simple rules that can make healthy eating a bit easier without the need for a strict diet, calorie counting or a degree in nutrition. Rule No 1 – Limit Packaged Food You can...

As the mum of three small boys, an expert in baby products and a no-nonsense parent, resident blogger Kat Armstrong always seems to be called upon by friends, family and strangers to answer tough parenting questions. We thought it was high time she shared this knowledge with you, and her series Ask Kat was born. If you have questions for Kat, you can email her at askkat@ohbabymagazine.com. Kat, How do you find your parent tribe? How can...

As the mum of three small boys, an expert in baby products and a no-nonsense parent, resident blogger Kat Armstrong always seems to be called upon by friends, family and strangers to answer tough parenting questions. We thought it was high time she shared this knowledge with you, and her series Ask Kat was born. If you have questions for Kat, you can email her at askkat@ohbabymagazine.com.   Dear Kat, I had my baby about 18 months...

As the mum of three small boys, an expert in baby products and a no-nonsense parent, resident blogger Kat Armstrong always seems to be called upon by friends, family and strangers to answer tough parenting questions. We thought it was high time she shared this knowledge with you, and her series Ask Kat was born. If you have questions for Kat, you can email her at askkat@ohbabymagazine.com.   Dear Kat, My brother and brother in law...

On average, most newborn infants sleep about sixteen and a half hours per day, but some may sleep as little as nine hours, and others as much as twenty-two hours per day. Infants tend to sleep for short periods of about two hours, and then wake for about thirty minutes before falling back to sleep. Others may nap for shorter periods while some may soon sleep for stretches of five or six hours. The parents of a newborn are likely to have their...

As the mum of three small boys, an expert in baby products and a no-nonsense parent, resident blogger Kat Armstrong always seems to be called upon by friends, family and strangers to answer tough parenting questions. We thought it was high time she shared this knowledge with you, and her series Ask Kat was born. If you have questions for Kat, you can email her at askkat@ohbabymagazine.com.   Dear Kat, Every time my 6 month old...

What Every Parent and Parent-to-be Needs to Know About the Exciting (and Exhausting) Early Weeks with Baby Wondering what you can really expect from the busy and slightly overwhelming early weeks of parenthood? Trying to get a handle on what you can do to ease the transition for yourself and your baby? Here are five parent-proven strategies for thriving as a new parent. 1. Be prepared to feel unprepared. There’s no one-size-fits-all...

We all know that having a baby can be expensive! They need a ton of stuff that they grow out of quickly and it fills your home! It’s no surprise, then, that some of the most commonly exchanged goods in the second hand economy include baby clothing and accessories. Right now on Kijiji.ca there are over 37,000 items listed in the “baby items” section in the GTA alone! Sometimes spending a little more money on big ticket items, like...