January 4, 2016
Breastmilk is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. Continue to offer breastmilk until your baby is 2 years old and older.
Babies don't come with instruction manuals. But parents and healthcare professionals have learned a lot about the best ways to care for and nurture little ones.
Here's the latest advice and information to help you through the first 12 months.
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December 21, 2015
Introducing solids to your baby can be fun especially with all the funny faces they make. You should start introducing solids when your baby is six months of age as a complement to your breastmilk.
April 15, 2015
Putting a baby to sleep is sometimes not an easy task. Some babies are naturally better sleepers than others. Here are some tips on helping you and you baby establish a healthy sleep schedule.
June 11, 2014
Biliary atresia is a rare, but highly treatable liver disease that new parents should be aware of. Learn more about the disease and how to detect the symptoms.
March 31, 2014
Babies’ teeth usually start coming in around six months of age. Baby teeth are very important and your baby needs your help taking care of them.
March 17, 2014
Many expectant and new parents wonder about using cloth diapers for their baby. Here's what to consider when choosing a cloth diapers, the types of services and the benefits.
March 15, 2014
Breastmilk is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. Breastfeeding can continue even after starting solid foods until 12 months and beyond.
January 5, 2014
Ideally, babies should get all their nutrition from breastfeeding for the first six months.
January 5, 2014
Making the decision to supplement is an important one - sometimes it’s medically necessary.
August 14, 2013
Watch this video to learn more about the importance of skin-to-skin contact in the first few hours after the birth of your baby.Pages
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August 14, 2013
Some women choose to express breast milk by hand – which can be done almost anywhere. Here's a useful video to help you with the basics!
August 8, 2013
The Breastfeeding Buddy is an easy fun and educational tool to support your breastfeeding at this important time of life for you and your baby. This web based app has tips, tools and videos to help you with breastfeeding and more.
August 6, 2013
Babies develop and grow in a very short time. Here's what you can expect in terms of infant development from birth to six months of age.
August 13, 2013
The first six months is an important period in your baby’s social and emotional development.April 15, 2015
Putting a baby to sleep is sometimes not an easy task. Some babies are naturally better sleepers than others. Here are some tips on helping you and you baby establish a healthy sleep schedule.
August 10, 2013
Learning to do hand expression in the first three to four days after your baby is born is important.August 14, 2013
Watch this video to learn more about the importance of skin-to-skin contact in the first few hours after the birth of your baby.
August 14, 2013
Latching your baby correctly is important for successful breastfeeding. Watch this video to learn more for latching on success for both you and your baby.
August 11, 2013
The first time your baby gets a cold, fever or upset stomach, it's normal to worry. But learning how to deal with them, can help you breathe easier.December 21, 2015
Introducing solids to your baby can be fun especially with all the funny faces they make. You should start introducing solids when your baby is six months of age as a complement to your breastmilk.Pages
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October 21, 2015
Can women breastfeed at work? Of course! Read on for an account of one woman’s personal experience in making the transition back to work while continuing to breastfeed her baby.
May 19, 2015
Do allergies run in your family? If so, your baby has a higher risk of developing a food allergy. Read on to learn about the current advice for reducing the risk.
October 1, 2013
October 1-7th is World Breastfeeding Week. Learn why it's so important for both mom and baby to breastfeed and why it's best to have some help along the way.
July 12, 2012
Infants and children who are vomiting and have diarrhea can quickly progress to dangerous levels of dehydration. Here are some tips about seeking help and hydration.
July 3, 2012
One of the gifts we received after our son was born was a baby food blender.These mini-blenders are meant to help parents make their own baby food...
May 22, 2012
Six months is the recommended age when you want to start introducing solid foods to your baby. But do you know the signs of readiness, or have you start thinking about what your baby's first foods will be? Here's some helpful tips.
February 16, 2012
My daughter was two weeks old and I was in a heightened state of emotion brought about by a difficult delivery, rampant post-partum hormones and sleep deprivation.
January 26, 2012
As a new parent, priorities changed and more time is spent focussing on getting the essentials done. However, it's important to keep meals meaningful while feeding the family. So how do you make that shift?
December 1, 2011
As a soon-to-be father I feel a powerful need to nurture and provide, both for my pregnant wife and our developing baby.
October 24, 2011
Two years ago, I became an uncle, worlds #1 uncle! This experience was life altering for me and especially my sister- a corporate legend, with a demanding occupation.
