BABY HOW TO: Our handy guide to babies!

New parent? Here's our list of the important bits you want to know.

20 Jun 2017

What is flat head syndrome?

What is this and how do I prevent my baby from getting it? Here's all the answers you need.

01 Feb 2016

How do I tell that my child is too sick for daycare?

How do I tell that my child is too sick to go to daycare? I work full-time and can't take off very often, but don't want to make things...

21 Oct 2014

Will labour complications effect my child's development?

If a baby's head gets stuck during labour because of a contraction and had low blood oxygen level after birth could these affect that...

21 Sep 2015

Why does my baby cry when she drinks formula?

This mom can't seem to get to the bottom of her baby's crying when being fed, an expert weighs in.

21 Sep 2015

Will the way my baby crawls have an effect on her development?

My baby crawls on her bum, froggy-style. She has never crawled on her hands and knees and shows no inclination of ever doing so. What...

10 Mar 2015

My baby arches his back and throws his head back

Whenever he gets frustrated by something, my 10-month-old arches his back and throws his head back. I'm worried that he'll hurt himself....

21 Oct 2014

My newborn just doesn't stop crying. Is it colic?

My two-week-old baby just doesn't stop crying. My mom says she has colic, but I don't even know what this is. What do you think? 

10 Mar 2015

Are fat babies healthier than thin babies?

My newborn seems really skinny- he has no fat on his arms or legs. I've heard that fat babies are healthier than thin babies and I want...

21 Oct 2014

Does my baby have swine flu?

I think my baby has swine flu. What should I do?

21 Oct 2014

How should I take my baby's temperature?

How should I take my baby's temperature to get the most accurate reading, and what is the best kind of thermometer to use? 

21 Oct 2014

My baby's legs turn outward, is there something wrong?

My baby's legs turn outward, with her toes pointed inward. Is there something wrong?

12 Sep 2014

At what age will my baby start sleeping through the night?

My four-week-old baby has not slept through the night once and I am just exhausted! I'm worried that there's something wrong with him...

12 Sep 2014

Is my baby old enough to sleep through the night?

My eight-month old son needs a predictable daytime sleep routine, but with my hectic life this is quite difficult. He also wakes up...

12 Sep 2014

I am not producing enough milk

I'm struggling with breastfeeding. I am not producing enough milk at all. I've tried using a breast pump to stimulate more prodcution,...

13 May 2014

My baby doesn't like spending time on her tummy

My baby doesn't like spending time on her tummy. More often than not I just give up the fight, but her neck is still floppy and this...

13 May 2014

My baby has a pimple at the site of her BCG injection

My baby has what looks like a large pimple at the site of her BCG injection. It's very red and inflamed and it seems as if some pus is...

12 Mar 2014

Delayed teething

My baby is 15 moths old, and he hasn't yet cut even one tooth. I'm worried that I'll be seeing that gummy grin forever! Is there any way...

28 Aug 2012