When can I introduce Eggs to my baby?
When can I introduce Eggs to my baby? Most pediatric resources agree that egg yolks are fine for baby to eat when baby is around eight months old. Please keep in mind that the egg whites should not be fed to...
Elimination Communication; a Canadian...
Hey mommy, no more diapers! Elimination Communication; a Canadian Perspective My son has a special way of communicating that he wants to go to the toilet - by a certain expression on his face. ‘So what?’ you...
First-Born Jealousy
Question: Our first-born is showing extreme jealousy towards the new baby. Hes obviously mad at us for disrupting the predictable flow of his life with this new challenger for our attention. How can we smooth...
How Hot is Your Tap Water?
Scalds: What are they? A scald is a second-degree burn caused by hot liquid or steam. Although scalds caused by hot coffee, tea or hot foods are more common, hot tap water scalds of children are often more...
The natural whiner
Blarching: The act of lurching, arching, and general squirming about that a toddler performs when being unjustly and involuntarily put into a stringent torturous device known as the “car seat”. Can...
Ear Infections
What is an ear infection? An ear infection is a bacterial infection in the middle ear, which usually occurs after a cold. Colds can cause fluid to build up behind the eardrum which can then cause your Eustachian...
Sing Along
As an early childhood educator, songs and circle times are a key factor in running a fun and creative classroom. Although it's fun to learn and teach new songs, there are a few staples that always find their way back to...
Co-Sleeping
The family bed, co-sleeping, shared sleep - no matter what you call it, it means that your child sleeps with you. Sharing sleep is popular with parents (particularly nursing mothers) of babies who wake throughout the...
Introducing Fish to Your Baby
What is the age for introducing Fish to your Baby and what type of fish should be introduced? Courtesy of www.wholesomebabyfood.com Is Fish an Allergenic food? Fish, specifically shellfish and "bony" fish, are...
Common Tests During Pregnancy
Being pregnant means lots of trips to the hospital before your little one even makes an appearance. It may seem like you are being poked and prodded a lot, but every test is important and allows your doctor to track...
Immunization
Immunization: recommended vaccines for Canadian children What is immunization? Immunization may also be called vaccination, baby shots or needles. It is the best protection against many serious diseases. How...
Your baby's sleeping soundly...or is...
Cot Death, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), affects three families every week in Canada. SIDS is an unexplainable death of an infant, and leaves our community asking some big questions. Charlotte Wenham, a former...
