Category Archives: Keeping Your Baby Safe

Biting Part 1: Teaching your children to express emotions in non-hurtful ways

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Well, I must confess I am a HUGE Modern Family fan!! This show has me laughing and crying all in the span of 30 minutes. I can relate to it every week. Sometimes I feel like they have hidden cameras … Continue reading →

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Car seat shopping tips new parents need to know

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

It’s the night before your big purchase. How exciting! A brand new car seat for your baby-to-be! Before you start matching the seat’s fabric colour to your car’s interior, remember: Car seats are one of the most important pieces of safety … Continue reading →

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Radon: Be aware of the dangers in your home

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

January has arrived! At this time of year, many of us are motivated to make positive changes for our families, improve our health and get off to a fresh start. In my home, there has been more activity in the … Continue reading →

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Babywearing a bundle of benefits

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

My first baby cried frequently. We spent many of our early days cuddling together on the couch. Actually, who am I kidding…it was more like pacing the halls, rocking in the glider until it squeaked, replacing batteries in the vibrating … Continue reading →

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Getting to the bottom of newborn stool

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

During your baby’s first year, you can expect to change about 2,500 diapers! It can be difficult to keep up with baby’s bowel movements! With all of those diaper changes, you may be wondering what’s normal in the newborn “poop” … Continue reading →