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Having a preemie, especially one in the NICU, can be stressful. Here’s how to help. Created for Most parents aren’t expecting their newborn to come early or to be admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and when it does happen, “parents are very frightened,” says Jeanette Doherty, a social worker who specializes in

You’ve heard of postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, but this lesser-known, highly treatable mental illness can have devastating consequences when ignored. Tima’s* experience with motherhood was unlike anything she could have imagined. The Toronto-based new mom knew about the postpartum period and expected her body to change. What she didn’t anticipate was how simply giving

If you’re about to give up breastfeeding because of low milk supply, but wish you didn’t have to, read on. If you’re thinking about quitting breastfeeding/chestfeeding because you aren’t making enough milk for your baby, you aren’t alone. Low milk supply is one of the most common reasons new parents stop nursing and transition to

It seemed like the perfect new career. I loved helping parents and posting advice on social. I just had no idea how toxic it would be. I knew nothing about baby sleep before I became a mom. Throughout my pregnancy, I spent countless hours reading about the stuff I thought was most important: pregnancy, birth,

You may have seen these futuristic pods plunked down in airports but now there’s one for students and teachers looking to nurse or pump in private at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. Breastfeeding openly in public isn’t considered too scandalous these days. Even Pope Francis encouraged moms to openly nurse in the chapel a few

Within days of giving birth, I wasn’t just thinking about taking my life—I had an actual plan. Here’s how I pulled myself out of the depths of PPD. After my first was born in 2019, I experienced the typical “baby blues” that up to 80 percent of moms struggle with. I’d find myself randomly crying

Having spent time in the NICU herself, hair stylist Sarah Pulley jumped at the opportunity to open a hospital “Beauty Bar” with Ronald McDonald House Charities. Becoming a parent can be a big and scary adjustment even when labour and delivery go smoothly, and it’s made all the more difficult for parents of babies in

A new study says yes! Plus: those mealtime tantrums might have started in utero, and more new research that matters to parents. An unavoidable quirk of modern parenting is the nonstop stream of research and “findings” that make their way into our parent group chats and news feeds. That’s why Today’s Parent is compiling monthly

Learning life skills and independence can start early and be fun. Created for Setting up a nursery or playroom? Think beyond the crib and the toy storage and consider the kind of environment you want to create. The Montessori approach encourages play-based learning in organized spaces with simple, minimal decor. Create a Montessori playroom at

Want a nursery that’s both functional and fashionable? We’ve rounded up the top trends in decor, along with quality pieces, that will stand the test of time. Little Seeds Monarch Hill Ivy Grey Metal Baby Crib Created for Nurseries aren’t just rooms with a crib and a glider anymore, they’ve become designed spaces and hashtags

Children love this classic nursery rhyme and have fun making up actions to go along. Plus, here’s what it’s actually about in case they ask who the Muffin Man is. Photo: iStockphoto Start singing the song “Do you Know the Muffin Man?” and it’s bound to lead to more questions. Like: Who is the Muffin

Parents have been singing the world’s most famous lullaby to their babies for more than a century. Even if you didn’t know there were lyrics to Brahm’s lullaby—or just didn’t know the name of the song—you’ve definitely heard this recognizable melody. Maybe you’ve hummed it to coax your own baby to sleep. Sometimes referred to

Could getting a fussy infant to fall asleep—and stay asleep—really be this simple? One new study says yes. You’ve tried the shush, the swaddle, the soother and the stroller, and all the other various S’s to get your inconsolable newborn to settle down, but nothing seems to work. Now scientists are saying there’s a quick fix

Making a baby registry or a pre-baby shopping list is no easy feat. There’s the decoding of things like sleep sacks versus swaddles, the deep-diving on every stroller model, the constant “Do I really need all this?” questioning. And even after all that, there’s that lingering feeling that maybe you’re simply unaware of some crucial items.

Turns out COVID in newborns isn’t as scary as you think. Here’s what a new AAP study found after looking at one million babies. Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is nerve-wracking at the best of times, and COVID-19 has added a whole new level of anxiety for parents of pandemic babies. Fears

The supplement is a popular remedy for sleeplessness, but it may not be the answer to your pregnancy or new-mom insomnia. Sleep issues are just one of the many things that can make pregnancy a waking nightmare. If you’ve been wondering whether melatonin is a safe solution for pregnancy insomnia, we’ve got expert guidance to