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10 Breastfeeding support
Six ways to stay motivated
BY YUKI HAYASHI
13 At the pump Our fav our-
ite electric breast pumps
14 Baby bites Innovative
feeding gear for your babe
15 Poop 101 What goes in
must come out BY ROBIN
STEVENSON
16 A solid start A guide
to introducing first foods
BY ROBIN STEVENSON
17 Baby yum-yum
Delicious recipes your
baby will love BY LEEANNE
WRIGHT
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20 Medicine kit Everything
you should have on hand
BY SHARON OOSTHOEK
22 The bottom line
Diapers for all your babys
different needs
23 Gas woes solved! How
to relieve babys discomfort
BY MELISSA CARTER
24 Your guide to vaccina-
tions BY DIANE SELKIRK
25 Toothy grin The best
ways to help your teeth-
ing baby BY ROBIN
STEVENSON
SLEEPING
26 Sleep easy Busting the
biggest baby sleep myths
BY ROBIN STEVENSON
28 Safer snooze Tips for
reducing the risk of SIDS
BY NANCY RIPTON
29 Top tips from a sleep
doula Tracey Ruiz talks
sleep training BY YUKI
HAYASHI
30 Got personality
Nursery decor inspirations
32 Sleep tight Our favourite
nursery finds for a safe and
comfy snooze
PLAYING
34 Toy story Charming toys
that will delight your child
36 Entertainers of the
year Family-Tested gear
to captivate your babe
37 Childs play How play
helps your babe learn
BY LESLEY YOUNG
TRAVELLING
38 Big wheels Top strollers
for every familys needs
40 Diaper bag packing
list Everything you need
when youre on the go
41 Car seat safety
Tips to keep your little
one safe and snug
42 Baby be worn
A comparison of three
versatile baby carriers
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44 Colic relief Tips for
soothing your babe
BY ANGELA PIRISI
45 Recognizing postpart-
um depression When is
it more than just the baby
blues? BY ANGELA PIRISI
46 Can you spoil a baby?
Why responding to your
infants needs is important,
not indulgent BY SYDNEY
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47 Know your entitle-
ments Managing your
money BY YUKI HAYASHI
WEE BITS
4 EDITORS LETTER
6 APPROVED Family-
Tested product reviews
48 DIRECTORY
50 MOMENTS
Celebrate the special bond
between dad and babe
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ANT TO KNOW ONE OF the
best/worst-kept secrets about
breastfeeding? How difficult it can be
to get the hang of it. Sure, its natural.
And yes, its best for babies. And abso-
lutely, it offers significant health bene-
fits to moms. Yet of the 78 percent of
Canadian moms who initiated breast-
feeding in 2009, only 22 percent were
still doing it six months later. Signifi-
cant numbers abandon breastfeeding
within the first month, in fact. These
statistics show Canadian breastfeed-
ing rates fall well below globally rec-
ommended standards.
Why are so many of us opting out of
breastfeeding? One likely culprit is the
unexpectedly steep learning curve for
babies and moms alike. Many of us
believe a copious milk supply and
babys ability to form a good latch
come naturally (they dont!) and if
success isnt immediate, somethings
wrong. Concerned our milk supply is
inadequate or that baby isnt getting
enough nutrients, many of us switch
to formula. Other times, painful nip-
ples drive us to the bottleunneces-
sarily. The most important thing to
remember? Dont panic! These chal-
lenges are all normal, surmountable
and worth overcoming.
One of the most common refrains
we hear from breastfeeding moms is:
Breastfeedings one of the most chal-
lenging things Ive ever donebut
also one of the most rewarding. So
how can we make the process smooth-
er so more new moms can make it
past the many land mines of the first
couple of months? Here are our top six
secrets to staying motivated.
1
Keep your eye on the prize. Make a
list of the health benefits breast-
feeding provides to your baby, now
and for the long term. Here are just a
few: Breastfeeding Reduces infant
gastrointestinal illness by up to 82%
Reduces respiratory illness by up
to 30% Reduces the risk of sudden
infant death syndrome (SIDS) by up
to 500% Reduces the risk of ear
infections by up to 300% Lowers
the risk of childhood obesity by up to
35% and diabetes by up to 40% Pro-
tects against chronic diseases like
Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel
disease, asthma and childhood can-
cer Improves neural development
by up to 10%.
Post your list where you can see it
every day. Breastfeeding isnt the
only option out there, but its the gold
standard for infant nutrition. For
every week you breastfeed, you con-
fer health benefits to your child.
2
Remind yourself of how you benefit
too. Women who breastfeed
improve their long-term health
by Reducing their breast cancer
risk by as much as 25% Reducing
ovarian cancer risk by as much as
20% Reducing osteoporosis risk by
as much as 400%.
In the short term, studies have
shown breastfeeding moms experi-
ence less postpartum depression and
anxiety. And hello pre-baby ward-
robe: Breastfeeding burns about 600
extra calories per day. Many of the
contents of human milk are pulled
directly from our internal stores,
a.k.a. baby fat.
3
Dont compare apples to oranges.
Or breast milk to formula.
Theyre nutritionally different,
and digested differently by infants.
Breastfed babies ingest smaller quan-
tities more frequently and have R
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runny, neutral-smelling bowel move-
ments. Formula fed babies eat more
less often and have fully formed,
fouler-smelling bowel movements.
Breastfeeding babies are often less
chubby than their formula-fed peers;
they arent skinny, but they have a
greater proportion of lean muscle.
The best way to gauge your infants
growth is to ask yourself if hes happy,
active and growing. Unsure? Talk
with your doctor. Meanwhile, using
the World Health Organizations
Growth Standards charts is the best
way to determine if your babys flour-
ishing or not. They describe the opti-
mal growth for infants and children,
as opposed to conventional charts
which may offer average weights
(skewed by formula feeding) that may
place breastfeeding infants on the
smaller side of things when theyre
actually right on track.
4
If youre having trouble, make
an appointment with a lactation
consultant. Why cant a newborn
just latch onto your breast the way
a baby monkey does to its mom on a
TV nature show? Its one of lifes great
mysteries. But a lactation consultant
can help you and your baby find a
good fit. They can also answer your
questions relating to nutrition, holds,
milk supply, mastitis and other issues
that may be coming between you and
breastfeeding success.
5
Invest in a good pump and bot-
tles. There will be times when
you feel like youre about to
burstbut your babys fast asleep.
The right pump will help you express
milk without any discomfort and
especially without pain. Portable
models allow moms to pump dis-
creetly at home or at work.
Choose bottles carefully to avoid
nipple confusion. New research
shows that when an infant nurses
they create a vacuum with muscles
in their tongue, jaw and mouth. Milk
flows from the breast only when baby
sucks; when an infant pauses to swal-
low or take a breath, milk flow stops
completely. Not so with conventional
bottles. Milk may flow even when
baby isnt sucking, so he or she has
to thrust their tongue forward to
slow the milk flow. In the short term,
babies have latching difficulties until
they figure out how to suck in each
context. In the long term, exclusive
bottle-feeding can lead to dental mal-
occlusion. (Translation: Start saving
for your kids future orthodontic bills.)
Fortunately, nipple confusion can
be avoided with a natural-feeling
nipple on a bottle that prevents milk
flow completely unless baby sucks.
6
Get help. Not everyone can
provide hands-on breastfeeding
advice or support. That said,
there are ways your friends and rela-
tives can help out. Ask your partner
to firmly tell doubters not to second-
guess your breastfeeding decision. Let
visiting relatives bottle-feed expressed
breast milk. Theyll be delighted to
get involvedand you can nap or go
for a walk. If visitors ask how they
can help, tell them. Seriouslyif
theyre asking, they want to help
but dont know how.
We moms work miracles every
day, starting from gestation and
birth, through to the ability to generate
the perfect food for our infants. You
can do it. You already have, so just
keep going.
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Potato Steam 1
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let cool. Remove skin
from sweet potato
and mash with 1 avo-
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Makes 2 cups.
2 Mango, Red
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Combine 1 cup finely
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cup cooked red
lentils and cup
tomato pure. Blend
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3 Carrot &
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Mash together 1 cup
steamed chopped
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Makes 2 cups.
4 Minted Peas
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Finely chop 2 tbsp
mint. Mash 1 cup
steamed peas with
1 cup silken tofu and
the mint. Blend to
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Makes 2 cups.
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Rice Pudding
Warm 1 cup leftover
rice and cup milk
in the microwave
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Roughly mash in
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cup steamed
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f your babes eyes are locked on your
fork at each meal, it may be a sign
shes ready for solids. The Canadian
Paediatric Society (CPS) suggests wait-
ing until a baby is six months old before
introducing simple solids. However,
says Henry Ukpeh, MD, clinical as-
sistant professor of pediatrics at the
University of British Columbia and a
pediatrician in Trail, B.C., that age is
not written in stone.
FOUR OR SIX MONTHS?
Some people argue for four months,
some for six, but it is anytime in be -
tween, says Dr. Ukpeh. If your baby is
happily breastfeeding or bottle-feeding,
there is no need to rush, he says. At
six months, though, your baby will
need the nutrition, tastes and textures
of solid foods, plus breast milk or for-
mula until she is 12 months old.
LOOKING FOR SIGNS
Your baby may be ready for solids if
she Is hungry for feedings earlier
than usual or still hungry after Can
sit up without support and has good
control of neck muscles Holds food
in her mouth without pushing it out.
FOOD ALLERGIES
Worried about food allergies and the
early introduction of solids? It is usu-
ally only a concern if you have a fam-
ily history of seasonal and food aller-
gies, says Dr. Ukpeh.
A SOLID
START
The right time for first foods
BY ROBI N STEVENSON

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The options for jarred baby food have come a long way
over the years to include organic and preservative-free
offerings, as well as more interesting flavour combos.
Still, many experts agree that when you control the flavour
and consistency of your babys food, youll expand her
palate and prepare her for an exciting diet down the road
Find great family
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advises against giving over-the-counter drugs
to children under the age of six unless your
doctor recommends it. The only exceptions
are two medications used for fever and mild to
moderate pain: acetaminophen and ibuprofen
BY SHARON OOSTHOEK
IF YOUR BABY IS SICK
Readdosagerecommendations carefullytomakesureyouarenot over- or under-
medicating your baby. Do not give your baby two medications at the same time without
consulting your doctor. Talk to your doctor before using a natural health product.
Administered improperly, it can interact with other drugs, even non-prescription ones.
PAIN RELIEVERS Acetaminophen is the
active ingredient in various name brands,
including Tylenol, Tempra and Panadol.
Ibuprofen is found in Advil and Motrin.
The CPS recommends parents use these
drugs only for pain or fever greater than
38.5C. If your baby has a fever, consult
a doctor before administering any medica-
tion. Babies under three months with a
fever should be taken to a doctor immedi-
ately. Do not give children products with
acetylsalicylic acid (such as Aspirin) as
it has been associated with Reyes syn-
drome, a sickness that can cause brain
and liver damage.
RASH CREAMS Michael Rieder, MD,
a professor of clinical pharmacology at
Western University in London, Ont., recom-
mends a simple barrier cream such as zinc
oxide to help provide diaper rash relief. If
your baby has eczema, a dry, itchy skin con-
dition, he says parents can use a cream with
0.5 percent hydrocortisone, a very mild ste-
roid used to treat inflammation.
ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENTS These topical
creams help keep minor wounds or stitches
from developing infection. If your baby
is allergic to any antibiotic you should
avoid drugs of the same class (e.g., if he
is allergic to one sulphonamide, avoid
all sulphonamides). If in doubt, ask your
physician or pharmacist.
ANTIHISTAMINE Dr. Rieder says if you
need to use an antihistamine to ease aller-
gy symptoms (itching), a liquid is prefera-
ble to allow for a more accurate dosing.
SALINE DROPS Salt water drops help
soften mucus and can be helpful for babies
whose stuffy noses make feeding and
breathing difficult. Use drops that contain
saline only, says Leigh Anne Newhook, MD,
a pediatrician with Janeway Childrens
Health and Rehabilitation Centre in
St. Johns. She recommends following
up with a hand-held nasal aspirator to
suck out the mucus.
ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION Dr. Newhook
also recommends that new parents have
an oral rehydration solution on hand in
case of gastroenteritis, in order to prevent
dehydration due to excessive vomiting
or diarrhea. The solution is a mixture of
water, salts and sugar, and can be bought
at most drugstores.
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Heres what you should have on hand
for your babys most common illnesses:
SENSITIVE TYPES
Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive
Made with a touch of aloe, these hypoaller-
genic diapers help gently care for and soothe
babys oh-so-sensitive bottom. An absorbent
top sheet and Ultra Dry core help pull away
and lock in wetness, and the quilted design
helps keeps baby cozy. $0.42/per diaper
(size 2/pack of 50).
FOR LITTLE ONES
Huggies Little Snugglers
Designedfor babies upto10pounds, this
disposablediaper features a uniqueU-shaped
umbilical cordcut-out, which helps keepyour
newborn comfy whilehis belly button heals.
Apocketedback waistbandandpatented
Leak Lock systemhelpkeepin messes, plus a
wetness indictator changes colour when wet.
$0.41/per diaper (newborn pack of 36).
Diapers for all of your
babys different needs
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OUR POOR BABE has a full, rumbling
belly and her cry is one of discomfort
all signs shes suffering from gas. So what
can you do?
SLOW DOWN Babies swallow air every
time they eat, especially when (they) gulp
quickly with large milk letdowns, explains
Henry Ukpeh, MD, a pediatrician from Trail,
B.C. Ensuring your baby has a good latch
can help reduce the air gulped in, and paus-
ing the feed for a few minutes to burp her
in an upright position can relieve gas, says
Amanda Spakowski, a Toronto birth doula.
TWEAK YOUR DIET Onions, garlic or dairy
products in a mothers diet can trigger gas in
nursing babies. For parents who are formula
feeding, dairy proteins can be difficult for
some babies to digest. Spakowski suggests
a lactose-free, goats milk or soy formula, but
talk to your doctor before making the switch.
MAGIC TOUCH Abdominal massage can
relieve gas and help with digestion, says
Spakowski. With your baby on her back,
place your fingers firmly on the bottom left
side of her belly, run your fingers up her side
to the bottom of her rib cage, across to the
top right of her belly and down to the top of
her leg. A firm downward rub on her back
or raising your babys knees to her chest and
stretching the legs back out again can also
help move gas.
JUST A STAGE As your babys digestive
system begins to mature, gas will become
less of a problem. If she appears ill, refuses
to eat or drink or has any other symptoms,
like fever, vomiting or distension (tightening)
of the abdomen, see your doctor.
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ECO DISPOSABLES
Earths Best Chlorine-free
Fragrance-, latex-, dye- and chlorine-free,
these alternatives to conventional diapers
are made with naturally absorbent (and
renewable) materials such as corn and
wheat. Breathable sides keep baby
comfortable, and a moisture barrier cuff
keeps everything in. $0.45/per diaper
(size 2/pack of 44).
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alone. The perfect
vaccine doesnt exist, and we
cant always predict how an
individuals immune system
will react, says David Allison,
MD, the medical officer of
health for Newfoundlands
Eastern Health. But vaccines
are our best defence against
disease. Dr. Allison says
parents can best answer the
question of whether to vax or
not to vax by understanding
the benefits and risks of vac-
cines and the significant risks
posed by contracting some
of these diseases.
EASE THE
TRAUMA
Nursing just before, during
and after the shot can provide
comfort. Sugar water may also
provide comfort for babes
who aren't nursing. A topical
anesthetic applied on the skin
an hour before may reduce
pain. Afterwards, your baby
may be sleepier than normal,
run a low-grade fever and have
redness and swelling around
the injection site. Use acet-
aminophen and cold cloths to
provide relief. Allergic reactions
are extremely uncommon, but if
you notice a high fever, breath-
ing difficulties, seizures, hives
or any unusual symptoms, call
your doctor immediately.
WHEN NOT
TO IMMUNIZE
If your child has an immune
deficiency, live vaccines
(chicken pox, measles
and mumps) are generally
inappropriate. If your child
has a severe reaction to an
immunization, most doctors
suggest foregoing others until
you have established the cause.
VACCINE GIVEN AT PROTECTS AGAINST

DTaP-IPV Two, four, six and
18 months
Diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw),
pertussis (whooping cough) and polio
Hib Two, four, six and
18 months
Haemophilus influenzae (previously
a common cause of meningitis)
MMR 12 months and at 18
months or four to six years
Measles (red measles), mumps and
rubella (German measles)
Varicella 12 months Chicken pox
Hepatitis B At birth (if high risk); two,
four and six months (in
B.C., N.B., P.E.I. and terri-
tories); or in Grades 4to 7
(remaining provinces)
Hepatitis B (a virus that affects the
liver) can be passed from mother
to infant and is most commonly
found in young adults
Meningococcal
C conjugate
Twotothreedoses inthefirst
year; or oneat 12months
GroupCmeningococcal
meningitis and sepsis
Influenza Recommended annually
over the age of six months
Flu
Pneumococcal
conjugate
Two, four, six and
12 months
Pneumococcal meningitis,
pneumonia and sepsis
(blood poisoning)
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YOUR
GUIDE TO
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diarrheaandvomitingininfants)
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suspected sleep training
sounded like a ridiculously
overreaching parenting con-
cept: Who the heck needs to
be trained to sleep?! Then you had a baby.
Sleep training is the process of helping
baby learn to fall asleep on her ownand
to stay asleep, hopefully through the night
or at least long enough so you dont die of
exhaustion. To get the top sleep training
tips we spoke with Tracey Ruiz, The Sleep
Doula, who has helped more than 2,500
families get the sleep they need.
QUESTION: Does sleep training
have to start ASAP if you want your
baby to learn to sleep on their own?
ANSWER: Theres no crucial window,
but both parent and child have to be ready. I
find children to be most receptive between
five and seven months. Its easier to begin
before your child can stand up.
QUESTION: What are some
signs that youre trying too soon?
ANSWER: Your baby may not be ready
if she is not showing signs of self-soothing
behaviour, like leg banging or hand sucking.
If Im working with a family and the baby
does nothing other than flip out, shes
probably not ready, unlike a child who
periodically sucks her hand and then starts
screamingin that case, shes starting to
think about self-soothing. Normally, within
three to five days of starting sleep training
you should see a difference in your childs
sleep. If you dont, she may not be ready.
QUESTION: What are the best
ways to lull a baby to sleep?
ANSWER: In addition to the usual white
noise machine and physical support, a tran-
sitional item like a lovey can be very helpful.
It has to be age-appropriate, though. For
babies aged four or five months, a cloth
breast pad is nice, not a blanketthats
unsafe. Also, allow your child to find their
way from one sleep cycle to the next. A lot
of times, we hear babies grunting in their
sleep and we think: Uh oh, theyre waking
up! We go feed them, instead of waiting.
Waiting lets them grunt and moan and
sometimes put themselves back to sleep.
Another tip is, from very early on, break the
feed-sleep association by doing a diaper
change or another activity right before
laying them down. It can make the transition
to independent sleep easier later on.
QUESTION: Any final advice
for stressed out moms and dads?
ANSWER: Do what you have to do to
surviveas long as youre doing it safely.
It doesnt have to be forever. Children
handle change much better than we do.
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1 Be inspired by a piece of art or a
handmade craft you love and build your
nursery around it, adding other favourite
pieces you make and find. Neutral walls
create the perfect gallery space, allowing
the masterpieces to shine. 2 Layer mul-
tiple hues of intense colour to create a
statement room thats bold and beautiful.
Have fun with paint but remember to use
non-toxic VOC-free brands. 3 Express
your love of nature and fashion a nurs-
ery with your favourite natural elements.
Non-babyish wall coverings and classic
furniture pieces create a gender-neutral
eco-chic look. 4 Theme a nursery after a
special time in your pre-baby life. You will
be spending a lot of time in this room too,
and as youre rocking and shushing your
babe in the wee hours of the morning,
youll look around, smile and remember
that you always had Paris.
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Our favourite nursery
finds for a safe and
comfy snooze
Sleep
Tight
Kit out the nursery with this ceiling-
mounted glow-in-the-dark dragonfly
mobile. Hung fromwire, two dragon-
flies (which have poseable wings) whirl,
twirl and enchant soon-to-be-sleeping
tots. Boon Fli Mobile, $35, booninc.com.
This sweet newline
of eco-friendly and
locally made organic
kids sleepwear and
bedding is the brain-
child of two clever
and stylish Canadian
moms who set out to
create a collection
of gender inclusive
basics for babies and
kids. OM Baby cloth-
ing, starting from$14,
bedding, starting from
$20, omhome.com.
Get peace of mind with this three-
in-one baby monitor. It offers audio,
video and motion detection, plus night
vision, two-way communication, a
touch-screen monitor and the option
of deactivating detection functions.
Angelcare Digital 3-in-1 Video, Sound &
Movement Baby Monitor AC1100, $320,
angelcare-monitor.com.
This new 3-in-1 lounger,
rocker and stationary seat
features three-position recline,
two-speed vibration and a
machine washable, 100percent
cotton seat pad, plus it comes
with a carry bag and folds flat
for easy portability. Suitable from
birth to 20pounds. BloomCoco
Go, $200, bloombaby.com.
NUTRITION FOR EVERY MILESTONE
Abbott Laboratories, Limited
*Excluding inherent sources. Prior to the introduction of solid foods.
Youll nurture her big dreams.
We ll help nurture her growing body.
Similac Advance with Omega-3 and Omega-6 is the
only formula containing galactooligosaccharides and
lutein
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, a nutrient babies can only get from breast milk
or Similac Advance

. Learn more about our closest

formula ever to breast milk at Similac.ca.
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LONG LIFESPAN The rotating (360-degree) and sliding seat on
this exersaucer allows baby to move back and forth and spin around. It
features removable glider rails that make it easy for babies to walk while
supported by the seat (which is also removable for toddler use), a light-up
keyboard base, plus music and musical toys. Fisher-Price Little Superstar
Step n Play Piano, $150, available at toysrus.ca, walmart.ca and Sears.
QUICK & EASY This height-
adjustable and spring-loaded
jumper has a high-back nylon
seat (removable and washable)
that makes for a comfy bounce. It
includes a soft bumper (to protect
woodwork), a dome that keeps
straps untangled, plus a play
tray and two removable toys.
Graco Bumper Jumper Doorway
Jumper, $60, available at Sears.
TUMMY TIME FAVE Give floor play a boost with this sweet play set
that offers a quilted, machine-washable mat with built-in plush textures and
squeaky sounds and includes a tummy time pillow. It also has 13 loops at vari-
ous heights and five detachable developmental toys featuring a mirror, teether
and sounds. Skip Hop Alphabet Zoo Activity Gym, $82, snugglebugz.ca.
Tummy time was
recommended by
our family doctor and
the pillow makes it
more comfortable for
Anthony; hes able
to look at himself in
the mirror and at the
shapes and colours
on the mat itself.
NICOLE GALLORO,
MOM OF 11-WEEK-OLD
ANTHONY
The striking
thing about
this toy is that it
actually engages
Max rather than
just occupying him
with overflowing
amounts of colours,
sounds, vibrations
and lights.
HEATHER PAQUETTE,
MOM OF NINE-
MONTH-OLD
MAXWELL
Alice is very comfort-
able in the seat. The
first time I put her in she
couldnt stop laughing,
and now she keeps look-
ing at me with a cheeky
grin while she jumps.
JENNIFER DELISLE, MOM OF
SEVEN-MONTH-OLD ALICE
Tester-approved gear that will captivate
babesand give moms a break
entertainers
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A stroller is
one of the priciest
pieces of gear youll
buy for your baby.
To find the one best
suited for you, make
sure to test drive as
many as you can
and factor in the
mileage you expect
to get out of it over
the next couple of
years. This roundup
of our top-rated
rides is a great
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Guzzi+Guss G+G 103 Pender, $200
SIZE 13 lb., 19" wide SUITABLE FOR Newborn to
55 lb. FEATURES This lightweight umbrella stroller
has all the benefits of a full-size without the bulk. It
boasts four recline positions, compact fold, a carry
strap, all-wheel suspension, an adjustable footrest,
a four-sided rain shield, a large storage basket and is
available in four colours. Plus its designed in Canada.
Car seat compatible (straps included). Available at
most stores across Canada and on amazon.ca.
Mountain Buggy Duet, $650, Joey, $40
SIZE 34 lb., 25" wide SUITABLE FOR Newborns to
a combined seat load of 79 lb. FEATURES The Joey,
a clip-on tote bag, with removable bag insert, easily
converts the side-by-side Duet into a one-kid buggy,
eliminating the need for parents of two differently
aged tots to purchase both a single and a double. It
also features full reclining seats, bottle and cup hold-
ers, detachable grab bar, individual sun canopies,
and 10-inch tires. Compatible with Peg Perego and
Graco SnugR ide car seats using separately sold
adapters. Available at TJS The Kiddies Store.
Bugaboo Cameleon 3, $999
SIZE 21 lb., 24" wide SUITABLE FOR Newborn
to 37.5 lb. FEATURES This much-loved multi-
terrain stroller has been redesigned for better
ease-of-use and improved functionality. While
many classic featureslike reversible and reclin-
able seat, reversible handlebar, compact one-
hand fold and foam-filled rubber tiresare still
present, new additions include a more durable
chassis, easier unfolding, easy-release wheels, an
adjustable padded harness, a six-step adjustable
and rotating handlebar and maximized under-seat
storage. Compatible with some Chicco, Graco,
Maxi-Cosi and Peg Perego car seats using sep-
arately sold adapters. Available at bugaboo.com.
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DIAPER BAG
PACKING LIST
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Quinny Moodd, $650
SIZE 33 lb., 26" wide
SUITABLE FOR Newborn
to 33 lb. FEATURES With
four fabric colours and a
high-gloss black or white
frame, this ultra-modern
push chair is giving the
all-terrain stroller a much-
needed facelift. It features a
reversible and reclining seat
that can be used from birth;
shock-absorbent, air-filled
tires; a telescopic handlebar;
and, our favourite feature,
automatic unfold at the push
of a button. Compatible
with Maxi-Cosi car seat.
Available at Babies R Us and
specialty retailers nationally.
4Moms Origami, $900
SIZE 32 lb., 28" wide SUITABLE FOR From birth,
when using an infant car seat and separately sold
car seat adaptors; six months up to 40 lb. in stroll-
er seat FEATURES Gadget lovers will adore all
of this strollers features, includ-
ing one-touch power fold, run-
ning lights and pathway lights,
an LCD dashboard (includes
thermometer, speedometer
and trip and lifetime odome-
ters) and a built-in generator
that charges the stroller or
even your cellphone (phone
charger sold separately).
All that and it has four
cup holders. Compatible
with Graco SnugRide
car seats (adapter
$70). Available at
many Canadian
retailers and at
4moms.com.
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compliance. Seats purchased in the United
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by law, they cannot be used in Canada.
Exercise caution if buying a used car
seat or one from an unknown seller online.
The seat could have been in an accident or
have missing pieces.
Health Canada recommends a child
stay rear-facing until they reach the seats
height and weight restrictions. But even if
the provincial law says you can go forward-
facing, rear-facing position is safer.
If youre unsure how to properly install
your seat, some companies provide this
service for a fee (check your local listings).
Organizations like St. John Ambulance
(sja.ca) and municipal police associations
also offer regular car seat safety informa-
tion sessions and free installation clinics.
TIP Always submit your car seats product
registration card either online or by mail.
That way if theres a product recall, the
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This Britax seat offers
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its how they express their needs. But if
youve shared a cuddle and tended to
hunger and a soiled diaper and the crying
continues, somethings up. That something
may be colic.
Theres a big difference between
a colicky baby and a fussy one, says
Moshe Ipp, MD, a pediatrician at The
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
All babies fuss, but it lasts for five, 10, 15
minutes, its erratic and it usually subsides
with comforting. Colic often involves daily
bouts of inconsolable crying that can last for
hours at a time. It can be accompanied by
clenched fists or drawn up legs and the pas-
sage of gas, and tends to occur at predict-
able times, such as the early evening (the
witching hour) for some unknown reason.
There are many theories about what
causes colic, but none have been proven.
Suspected factors include the swallowing
of air, an immature bowel, a milk allergy
or intolerance and infant temperament.
While its unclear what causes colic,
whats reassuring is that its a normal
occurrence and babies grow out of it.
Colic symptoms begin at about two
or three weeks and subside by three to
five months of age, explains Dr. Ipp. In the
meantime, here are a few tips for colic relief.
DONT LET HIM CRY IT OUT. Pick him
up to help calm him down more quickly.
GET RID OF GAS. Simethicone drops
or gripe water work sometimes, but not
all the time. Probiotics have recently been
used with some success.
TRY SOME GOOD VIBRATIONS. Motion,
such as rocking, walking or a car ride, may
help relieve distress.
DONT SWITCH FORMULAS. Changing to
a soy or lactose-free formula is not recom-
mended without asking your doctor first.
POP IN A PACIFIER. Its called a soother,
after all. Non-nutritive sucking may relieve
symptoms.
RULE OUT OTHER PROBLEMS. Gastro-
esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) can
resemble colic. Usually, the pain or dis-
comfort of GERD is associated with con-
stant spitting up after most feedings and
occasional vomiting. It can be treated with
prescription antacids.
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INDY BRANDON, professor
and coordinator of the
community and child stud-
ies foundation program at
Centennial College in Toronto, bristles
at the suggestion you can spoil a baby.
No way, she says. Its developmen-
tally impossible. In fact, she says,
its essential that parents respond to
their babys cries. It creates a trust
that allows them to venture away from
us later on because they know that if
they need us, well be there, she says.
If you dont respond, theres a risk
they will become clingy because you
havent established that trust.
let them self-soothe
That said, there is one caveat: Its
important to let your baby learn how
to self-soothe. Parents dont want to
be unavailable to their babies, so as
soon as they wake and fuss, they get
picked up or fed, says Peter Nieman,
MD, a community pediatrician in
Calgary. With a newborn, its impor-
tant to respond right away, Dr. Nieman
says, but once a baby becomes more
self-aware, youre better to back off a
bit. He suggests this stage can occur
as early as three or four months. I
encourage parents to gradually wait a
little longer as they age because babies
do develop the ability to self-soothe
and can condition themselves to go
back to sleep without always needing
to be fed or cuddled.
developing self-awareness
One clue your baby is becoming more
self-aware is when it becomes clear
hes getting the hang of cause and
effect, says Brandon. For instance, if
your baby throws a toy on the floor and
you pick it up, then he throws it again
and you pick it up again, he is mak-
ing the link. Around that time, grad-
ually stop reacting as quickly to his
demands so he has a chance to figure
things out on his own, she says.
This is especially important when
it comes to food. Sometimes when
a baby fusses, the easiest thing is to
settle them with food, but I encourage
parents not to do that, Dr. Nieman
says. Because if you do it often
enough, it will become a habit and
they will expect itand demand it
every time.
easily entertained
When it comes to showering him with
toys, remember that your baby wants
you more than anything else, adds
Brandon. As they grow out of that
newborn stage, its all about interac-
tion anyway, she says. It doesnt need
to be complicated or expensivejust
singing a song or playing a little game,
like peekaboo, is often all it takes to
make them happy.
Can you
spoil a
baby?
Why responding to
your infants needs is
important, not indulgent
BY SYDNEY LONEY
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clinics
MONCTON, N.B.
The Moncton Hospital
Breastfeeding Clinic
506-857-5208
serha.ca/moncton_hospital/
subsections/clinics/htm/english/
clinics.htm#breastfeeding
MONTREAL
The Goldfarb
Breastfeeding
Clinic at the Jewish
General Hospital
514-340-8222 ext. 3269
jgh.ca/en/breastfeeding
OTTAWA
The Ottawa
Hospital Prenatal
Breastfeeding Classes
Registration:
613-798-5555 ext. 14284
ottawahospital.on.ca
TORONTO
International
Breastfeeding
Centre
416-498-0002
nbci.ca
The Scarborough Hospital
Breastfeeding Clinic
General campus:
416-438-2911 ext. 3222
Birchmount campus:
416-495-2843
tsh.to/pages/
breastfeeding-clinic
HAMILTON, ONT.
Stonechurch Family
Health Centre, Hamilton
Breastfeeding Clinic
905-575-1300
stonechurchclinic.ca/Services/
sfhc-breastfeeding%20clinic
WINNIPEG
The Breastfeeding
Service at Womens
Hospital
204-787-1166
CALGARY
Lakeview Breastfeeding
Clinic at Richmond Square
403-246-7076
nursingbabywell.com
VANCOUVER
BC Womens Hospital
& Health Centre
888-300-3088
bcwomens.ca
Vancouver
Breastfeeding Centre
604-738-1912
breastfeedingclinic.com
general
breastfeeding
facts & support
The Breastfeeding
Committee for Canada
breastfeedingcanada.ca
INFACT Canada
(Infant Feeding
Action Coalition)
416-595-9819
infactcanada.ca
La Leche League Canada
800-665-4324
lllc.ca
caregivers
Canadian Nurses
Association
800-361-8404
cna-nurses.ca
Canadian
Paediatric Society
613-526-9397
www.cps.ca
The College of Family
Physicians of Canada
905-629-0900 or
800-387-6197
cfpc.ca
child care
Canadas Universal
Child Care Benefit
servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/
universal_child_care.shtml
Child Care Advocacy
Association of Canada
(CCAAC)
ccaac.ca
Child Care Resource and
Research Unit (CRRU)
childcarecanada.org
Ontario Coalition for
Better Child Care
childcareontario.org
childrens
hospitals
HALIFAX
IWK Health Centre
902-470-8888
www.iwk.nshealth.ca
ST. JOHNS
Janeway Childrens
Health and
Rehabilitation Centre
709-777-6300
easternhealth.ca/AboutEH.
aspx?d=3&id=789&p=724
MONTREAL
The Montreal
Childrens Hospital
514-412-4400
thechildren.com
Resources
for parents
Shriners Hospital
514-842-4464
shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
OTTAWA
Childrens Hospital
of Eastern Ontario
613-737-7600
www.cheo.on.ca
TORONTO
Hospital for Sick Children
416-813-1500
sickkids.ca
ETOBICOKE &
BRAMPTON, ONT.
William Osler Health
System
905-494-2120
williamoslerhc.on.ca
HAMILTON, ONT.
McMaster
Childrens Hospital
905-521-2100
mcmasterchildrenshospital.ca
LONDON, ONT.
Childrens Hospital
of Western Ontario
519-685-8500
lhsc.on.ca/About_Us/
Childrens_Hospital
WINNIPEG
Rehabilitation Centre
for Children
204-452-4311
rccinc.ca
SASKATOON
Royal University Hospital
306-655-1000
saskatoonhealthregion.ca
EDMONTON
Stollery Childrens
Hospital
780-407-8822
albertahealthservices.ca/
facilities.asp?pid=facility&
rid=1024457
VANCOUVER
BC Childrens Hospital
604-875-2345
bcchildrens.ca
BC Womens Hospital
& Health Centre
888-300-3088
bcwomens.ca
doulas
Doula C.A.R.E.
888-879-3199
doulacare.ca
DONA International
888-788-3662
dona.org
midwives
The Canadian
Association of Midwives
514-807-3668
canadianmidwives.org
nutrition
Dietitians of Canada
416-596-0857
dietitians.ca
National Eating Disorder
Information Centre
866-633-4220
nedic.ca
parenting
Family Service Canada
877-451-1055
familyservicecanada.org
One Parent Families
Association of Canada
877-773-7714
oneparentfamiliesassociation.ca
postpartum
depression
Canadian Association
of Family Resource
Programs
866-637-7226
frp.ca
Postpartum Support
International
800-944-4773
postpartum.net
Pacific Post Partum
Support Society
604-255-7999
postpartum.org
reproductive &
womens health
Canadian Institute for
Health Information (CIHI)
cihi.ca
The Canadian Womens
Health Network
888-818-9172
cwhn.ca
Centres of Excellence for
Womens Health
888-818-9172
centres.ca
Health Canada
hc-sc.gc.ca
Motherisk
416-813-6780
motherisk.org
Vancouver Womens
Health Collective
604-736-5262
womenshealthcollective.ca
Womens College Hospital
416-323-6400
womenscollegehospital.ca
safety
Juvenile Products
Manufacturers
Association
856-638-0420
jpma.org
Childrens Safety
Association of Canada
888-499-4444
safekid.org
Healthy Canadians
Consumer product
and food recalls
healthycanadians.gc.ca
Safe Kids Canada
safekidscanada.ca
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