What does organic mean for my baby?

Breastfeeding beyond 6 months has many benefits for you and your baby. Discover them!

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.

Your baby is now used to eating solids and may be grabbing at the spoon or picking up food by herself. This means she is ready for more self-feeding, a whole new messy adventure! Continue to offer new foods and textures, especially a wide variety of iron-rich foods, and fruits and vegetables and remember to be patient; you may need to offer foods as many as 10 times before she accepts them.

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.

It’s easy to fall into the habit of offering your baby the same foods every day, especially if you know they’ll happily eat them. Here are some simple ideas for expanding your little one’s diet without compromising on those all-important nutrients.

Keep these instructions handy on your mobile or printed. This checklist will help you shop, store, cook and reheat your baby's food safely.

While most women around the world breastfeed their babies in the early months, breastfeeding rates at 12 months of age vary widely. With the Health Canada recommendation to breastfeed for 24 months or longer, there is every reason to carry on for as long as it works for you both.

There is growing evidence that many factors in the environment play a role in allergies developing in babies. The first foods your baby is introduced to and how early they are introduced to them can play a critical role in whether your child will develop a food allergy.

Did you know? In many countries, pre-packaged baby food has to meet strict safety standards.

By now you've noticed that everything seems to make its way into your little one’s mouth. Once he’s able grasp small objects, eating those little goodies is exactly what he'll try to do. His tiny teeth are ready to be put to good use. Although he's only using them for cutting, not really chewing, that doesn't mean your child is ready for just any food you offer.

Did you know? Your baby may need to eat three meals and two mini meals each day.

Did you know? Offering sugary drinks to your baby adds extra calories to their diet and makes tooth decay more likely. It can also mean they drink less of the breast milk and water they need for healthy growth and development.  

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

Follow these stay-safe principles when you’re shopping or preparing food for your baby.

Bringing a baby into this world can make new parents think about the future of the planet, and how they can lessen their impact for generations to come. Here are five ways some parents shop and eat more consciously to help support the world’s resources and environment. 

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.

Around six months of age, baby’s evolving needs call for the introduction of foods

Focus on your baby’s nutrition by offering them smart eating choices in between mealtimes.

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician