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Baby’s first bath will be a new experience for both of you, so give yourself plenty of time to relax and enjoy it.

Did you know? Spending time playing with your baby at this age can lead to them being more active when they are a toddler.

Good sleep habits are important for the health and well-being of your baby. Learn how and when to start a bedtime routine with your baby.

What is kangaroo care and how can it help you to take care of your preterm baby?

Did you know? Studies show that the more often families share mealtimes, the more likely children are to have healthy diets and stay at healthy weights as toddlers.

By Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician

Research has shown that shared family meals—no matter the size of your family—provide benefits for your baby beyond the joy of simply eating dinner together.

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.

Ideas for fitting new and fun games into your baby’s routine. 

How will you feed your newborn?

Now that your baby is eight to 10 months old, has enjoyed their first tastes, and is becoming more experienced at eating, it’s time to move on to lumpy foods and helping them learn to feed themself

Let’s talk baby talk! No, not words just yet, but the language basics begin here!

This article includes contributions from Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician, and Charlotte Geroudet, GD.

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

Many children are afraid to try new foods, preferring to eat foods they are used to!

During babies’ first year of life their nutritional needs are higher than those of adults

Good role models at family meals help your developing independent eater

It’s difficult to find well-balanced meal ideas every day for your toddler.

Got a fussy baby? Infantile colic is characterized by intense, uncontrolled crying or fussing in an otherwise healthy and well-fed baby. About 20% of babies suffer from colic.

Did you know? Imaginary play and ‘talking time’ are essential to your baby’s healthy development.

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.

Tummy time can start soon after you bring your baby home from the hospital. Just don’t expect too much.

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