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View details 10 tips for a sound baby sleep routine
10 tips for a sound baby sleep routine
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0-6 Months

10 tips for a sound baby sleep routine

Baby sleep routines can vary enormously, often causing poor parents many a sleepless night. Here are some bedtime routine tips to help your baby sleep through the night.

View details Baby food allergies Vs intolerances—things to consider
Baby food allergies
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6 to 8 months baby

Baby food allergies Vs intolerances—things to consider

Baby allergies and intolerances can develop at any time. An allergy is our immune system’s reaction to a substance it thinks is harmful.

View details How to soothe a colicky baby
How to soothe a colicky baby
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0-6 Months

How to soothe a colicky baby

Healthy babies cry. It helps them to express their needs and some babies cry more than others.

View details How to read baby cues and body language
How to read baby cues and body language
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6 to 8 months baby

How to read baby cues and body language

From the moment they’re born, your baby has a lot to say.

View details Planet-saving tips for an eco-friendly baby
Planet-saving tips for an eco-friendly baby
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6 to 8 months baby

Planet-saving tips for an eco-friendly baby

Saving the planet doesn’t have to stop because you’ve had a baby. Yes, they’re a teeny bundle of mess-creating, gadget-needing joy.

View details Next steps in baby’s solid foods adventure
Next steps in baby’s solid foods adventure
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6 to 8 months baby

Next steps in baby’s solid foods adventure

Now that you’ve introduced baby to some new tastes and textures, you can start broadening their taste buds even further by offering a variety of healthy solid foods.

View details How to handle toddler sleep problems
How to handle toddler sleep problems
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12 + months

How to handle toddler sleep problems

You know they’re tired, but they refuse to listen—and try as you will, the land of nod seems but a distant dream.

View details Terrible twos coming up? How to deal with toddler tantrums
 How to deal with toddler tantrums
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12 + months

Terrible twos coming up? How to deal with toddler tantrums

Now they’re walking and talking, your toddler’s asserting their independence more and more every day, as well as developing a strong willpower!

View details Tips on planning a toddler birthday party
toddler birthday party
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12 + months

Tips on planning a toddler birthday party

Planning a one-year-old’s birthday party can be surprisingly tricky.

View details A guide to family meals for toddlers
family meals for toddlers
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12 + months

A guide to family meals for toddlers

Wondering how you can enjoy family meals for toddlers? Eating together is a lovely way to bring everyone together and to teach your toddler about healthy eating.

View details How to deal with morning sickness at the start of pregnancy
How to deal with morning sickness at the start of pregnancy
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Pregnancy

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.

View details How to cope with first trimester anxiety
How to cope with first trimester anxiety
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Pregnancy

How to cope with first trimester anxiety

Suffering from first trimester anxiety? You’re not alone, 1 in 10 pregnant women experience this pregnancy symptom in their first trimester. Here’s how to keep the feelings under control.

View details Questions to ask at your first prenatal appointment
Questions to ask at your first prenatal appointment
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Pregnancy

Questions to ask at your first prenatal appointment

Your first prenatal appointment is here! With so much going on, it helps to have a list of pregnancy questions on hand to ask your healthcare provider.

View details Your checklist of prenatal testing questions
Your checklist of prenatal testing questions
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Pregnancy

Your checklist of prenatal testing questions

Baby health checks start before they’re even born. Here are some questions you may want to ask your healthcare provider about prenatal testing.

View details Questions to ask at your 12-week ultrasound
Questions to ask at your 12-week ultrasound
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Pregnancy

Questions to ask at your 12-week ultrasound

Finally, your 12-week ultrasound is here! This pregnancy ultrasound is an important one and is the most accurate way to estimate your baby’s due date.

View details Your Maternity Leave and Parental Leave checklist
Your Maternity Leave and Parental Leave checklist
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Pregnancy

Your Maternity Leave and Parental Leave checklist

It might seem a while away, but ahead of the arrival of the new addition to your family, it’s a good idea to begin preparations towards your leave and to find out what you are entitled to.

View details Baby names help
Baby names help
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Pregnancy

Baby names help

Need inspiration for baby names? Here comes the fun bit! You may already have a favourite name, or perhaps you’re waiting until you meet baby face-to-face.

View details Working out your birth plan
Working out your birth plan
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Pregnancy

Working out your birth plan

Giving birth is less daunting if you have a birth plan prepared to help the day go as smoothly as possible. See our birth plan guide below.

View details Your hospital bag checklist
Your hospital bag checklist
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Pregnancy

Your hospital bag checklist

Not sure what to pack in your hospital bag? We have put together a simple hospital bag checklist with all the essentials.

View details Breastfeeding essentials
Breastfeeding essentials
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Pregnancy

Breastfeeding essentials

Planning to breastfeed but not sure what you’ll need? Here is a list of our first-time breastfeeding tips to help you prepare. 

View details Getting baby’s nursery ready
baby’s nursery
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Pregnancy

Getting baby’s nursery ready

New parents may not know that safest place for baby to sleep for the first six months is in their bedroom and in a crib, cradle or bassinet that meets current Canadian safety regulations.

View details Am I ready to give birth? Signs of labour checklist
Signs of labour
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Pregnancy

Am I ready to give birth? Signs of labour checklist

You probably think it’ll be obvious when you go into labour, but every mom’s labour is different and it usually doesn’t happen like you’ve seen in movies.

View details Understanding why babies cry
why babies cry
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0-6 Months

Understanding why babies cry

Wondering why babies cry? If you’re struggling to understand what your baby is trying to tell you, check this list for possible clues to help.

View details Coping with baby blues
Coping with baby blues
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0-6 Months

Coping with baby blues

Many moms experience feeling of postpartum blues – sometimes called the “baby blues” soon after their little one arrives.

View details Overcoming breastfeeding problems
breastfeeding problems
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0-6 Months

Overcoming breastfeeding problems

Breastfeeding doesn’t always come naturally but with a bit of practice, perseverance, and a few pointers, it can get easier. Try these steps to help tackle breastfeeding problems.

View details How to give a baby massage
How to give a baby massage
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0-6 Months

How to give a baby massage

Baby massages are a great opportunity for interacting with your baby and for skin-to-skin contact. Find out what to do with this baby tummy massage breakdown.

View details Taking baby out for the first time guide
Taking baby out for the first time guide
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Pregnancy

Taking baby out for the first time guide

Taking baby out for the first time can be daunting. This checklist should help make it easy for all your baby friendly days out.

View details How to put baby to sleep?
How to help baby sleep better
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0-6 Months

How to put baby to sleep?

Babies love to sleep, eat, repeat. Right? Except the sleep bit can sometimes take work.

View details Introducing baby’s first foods? Be prepared with this handy kit
baby’s first foods
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0-6 Months

Introducing baby’s first foods? Be prepared with this handy kit

Now the adventure really starts!

View details How to start complementary feeding
complementary feeding
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0-6 Months

How to start complementary feeding

Starting complementary feeding is an exciting time. Here are our top tips on how and when to start baby food from our resident dietitian.

View details Baby immunizations—a parent’s guide
Baby immunizations
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0-6 Months

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.

View details Bath time checklist: How to bathe a newborn
 How to bathe a newborn
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0-6 Months

Bath time checklist: How to bathe a newborn

Washing a newborn for the first time can be nerve-racking as well as a lovely bonding moment. Follow our tips on how to bathe a newborn safely.