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There is growing evidence that many factors in the environment play a role in allergies developing in babies.

Whether you want to express breast milk or you’re thinking of supplementing with baby formula, try these 13 tips on how to switch from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding.

If you have doubts about what the function of each one is, keep reading

Variety is key when you start complementary feeding. Help set them up for a future of healthy eating with these need-to-know numbers and food ideas.

Did you know? Guidelines have changed for when to introduce your baby to eggs, wheat, fish, and foods containing peanuts.

Formula. It’s full of nutrition—but how you prep and store it can serve up some questions, too.

This baby poop guide will help you understand the differences between different baby stool colours and consistencies as well as the stools of babies on different diets.

Your baby may be developmentally ready to start complementary feeding at around six months of age, when they are able to hold their head up and sit in a high-chair.

The way young children are fed may be as important as the food offered

Once your baby has mastered smooth purees, it’s time to offer textured foods. Experience with different textures helps them develop the skills for chewing.

By Dr. Jeff Habert, family physician

Recent research on food allergies has led to new recommendations for the introduction of commonly allergenic foods once babies start eating solid food. Confused?

It may seem like a whole new world now that your little one is starting to eat solid foods.

The ways you feed your baby are as important as what you feed them. Find out what to watch for, and what to do, when your baby starts eating complementary foods.

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

Choosing and introducing a baby formula can be a difficult decision for any parent.

Did you know?

Did you know? Both pressuring your baby to eat more, or restricting how much they eats, can interfere with their growth.

Your baby’s growing and their digestive system is developing, too. Learn how to switch formulas the right way to support your child’s nutritional needs.

Around the six-month mark, your baby will probably show signs of being ready for bites of their first food.

Help your six- to eight-month-old grow up to be a healthy eater by offering a wide variety of flavours and textures now.

Can you separate the fact from the fiction? Discover the truths and myths about allergies in babies.

After six months, your little one’s need for energy and some important nutrients (such as iron, zinc, and protein) can’t be met with breast milk or formula alone.

How will you feed your newborn?