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Your toddler has come a long way since that first spoonful of puree went in (and probably came straight back out again!).

Looking at your child now, it’s hard to imagine the tiny new born you brought home from the hospital who did little more than feed, sleep, and fill diapers.

Even with a well-established regular bedtime routine, there may be times when your toddler’s sleep is disrupted.

Take a look back in history to compare sleep stats, then and now, and get tips to help your little one drift off into a slumber. Because a good bedtime routine is timeless.

Did you know? The amount of sleep your toddler gets may be linked to their behaviour, language development, and future weight.

Did you know? Not getting enough sleep may lead to your toddler consuming extra calories.

Scientists agree that good sleep is important for healthy growth, so follow our all-day guide to better sleep for baby.

As a new parent, your baby’s sleeping habits are probably one of the first things you talk about with other new moms and dads. Here’s a rough guide of what to expect.

A good night’s sleep is essential for the long-term health of your baby.

When your baby first comes home from the hospital, their irregular sleep patterns can be both challenging and exhausting.

You’re half-awake at 4 am with a wide-awake baby in your arms and wondering if you’ll ever get a full night’s sleep again. Don’t worry, you will.

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

By Dr. Jeff Habert, family physician

Infantile colic is characterized by intense, uncontrolled crying or fussing in an otherwise healthy and well-fed baby.

Can you believe your little one is almost two years old? Your toddler is changing all the time now and probably already has some favourite games.

Did you know? Many two-year-olds spend too much time sitting still and don’t play outdoors every day.

From crawling to standing and taking their first steps, your baby is now moving quickly into toddlerhood and becoming more active and mobile all the time.

Did you know? Young children risk missing out on important outdoor play and activity when their time is spent watching television and in front of screens.

The time you spend playing with your baby is precious, and enjoying games together is fun for both of you. But playtime is much more than just special moments spent together.

Playing with your baby is not only fun, it also helps them develop skills to build on for an active childhood.

There are plenty of fun activities you and your baby can do together to ensure that undesirable screen-watching habits never start.