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Infant probiotic | What to Look for
By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician
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Children’s dental care checklist
Looking after our teeth is a lifelong undertaking so it helps to get off to a good start.
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Tips for potty training toddlers
Wondering how to potty train or when to start potty training? Read our potty-training tips and tricks to help toddlers hit the spot.
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Snack ideas for kids | Ready for baby finger foods?
The food you give your kids will help them grow in so many ways beyond the physical. It will expose them to new smells and textures.
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Keep these instructions handy on your mobile or printed. This checklist will help you shop, store, cook and reheat your baby's food safely.
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10 ways to introduce variety and texture
Help your six- to eight-month-old grow up to be a healthy eater by offering a wide variety of flavours and textures now.
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What to eat when you’re breastfeeding
Make sure you’re consuming a balanced, nutrient-rich diet to stay healthy while you’re breastfeeding your baby.
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Why do toddlers need fibre and how much should they eat?
Did you know? Many children around the world are missing out on essential fibre and whole grains.
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Moderately active? Aim for around 2000 calories a day and eat a variety of healthy foods each day to set yourself up for a healthy pregnancy.
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When will my Toddler Stop being a Picky Eater?
Does your little one want plain pasta for dinner every night? Or refuse to eat anything green? Here are some ways to make sure your fussy eater is getting enough variety in their diet.
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Safe first finger food for babies
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.
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Toddler meals ideas | Nutrition and Feeding for Your Growing Toddler
By one year of age, your little one should be eating a variety of foods from the four food groups in Canada's Food Guide. He’s likely discovering new tastes, textures and skills.
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C-section recovery: Things to think about
As with any surgery, C-section recovery takes time and self-care. Here are some things to have in mind to help you heal, from C-section recovery time to cleaning C-section incisions.
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Did you know? A regular bedtime routine can help your baby drift off to sleep.
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Baby Teething: Signs and Relief
Teething begins at different times for different babies, although most have already started by six months of age.
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Your step-by-step guide to texture
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.
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Baby immunizations—a parent’s guide
Immunization time—gulp! Your baby’s first injections can be upsetting parents and babies. If you are anxious, your baby may pick up on your feelings so try to stay calm.
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Introducing baby’s first foods? Be prepared with this handy kit
Now the adventure really starts!
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Exercise with toddlers: Clever mom hacks for hectic lives
Some days, the last thing you probably feel like doing is exercise—particularly if you’ve had a sleepless night. But keeping active can do wonders for your physical and mental health.
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Responsive feeding: Learn about how to feed your baby
Can you identify which of these responsive feeding principles are fact and which ones are fiction?
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What to pack in your hospital bag
Time to think about what to pack for your new baby—including that special going-home outfit—and for yourself, as well as what you might need for breastfeeding.
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How to program your child’s future health
What to eat during pregnancy to give your baby the best start in life.
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How to deal with morning sickness at the start of pregnancy
Morning sickness can strike at any time of day or night, especially at the start of pregnancy.
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Food choices for a healthy pregnancy nutrition
Eating for two doesn’t mean eating twice as much food, but it should mean making your food work twice as hard.
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