Baby Guide - Canadian Family

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34 Toy story Charming toys that will delight your child 36 Entertainers of the year Family-Tested gear to captivate your babe 37 Child’s play How play helps your babe learn

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10 Breastfeeding support Six ways to stay motivated BY YUKI HAYASHI PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN CULLEN. RUG, WEST ELM. ORGANIC TEETHING BLANKET, DANDELION EARTH-FRIENDLY GOODS

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13 At the pump Our favourite 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 baby’s different needs 23 Gas woes solved! How to relieve baby’s discomfort BY MELISSA CARTER

24 Your guide to vaccina-

tions BY DIANE SELKIRK 25 Toothy grin The best ways to help your teething baby BY ROBIN

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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

ON THE COVER Photography by John Cullen. Onesie, Appaman, appaman.com. Barrette, Giddy Up & Grow, etsy.com/shop/giddyupandgrow.

30 Got personality Nursery decor inspirations 32 Sleep tight Our favourite nursery finds for a safe and comfy snooze

BY LESLEY YOUNG

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38 Big wheels Top strollers for every family’s needs 40 Diaper bag packing list Everything you need when you’re 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 postpartum depression When is it more than just the baby blues? BY ANGELA PIRISI 46 Can you spoil a baby? Why responding to your infant’s needs is important, not indulgent BY SYDNEY LONEY

47 Know your entitlements Managing your money BY YUKI HAYASHI

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4 EDITOR’S LETTER 6 APPROVED FamilyTested product reviews 48 DIRECTORY 50 MOMENTS Celebrate the special bond between dad and babe CANADIANFAMILY.CA 3

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He’s growing so fast. Give him the vitamins he needs.

As your baby grows, his nutritional needs change. The Enfamil® family of vitamins helps you ensure he is receiving the recommended level of vitamin D and additional nutrients he may need at every stage of his development.

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The T-Bib combines the functionality of a drool bib with the style and comfort of your wee one’s favourite T-shirt. A 100 percent waterproof inner layer prevents clothes from getting wet, and an organic bamboocotton-fleece outer layer holds three times more liquid than regular cotton. Plus, it’s machine washable. Wee Drool Bibs, $28, wee-drool.com. FAMILY TESTER SAYS “It’s very fashionable and doesn’t look like a bib at all. It’s nice and big so her shirt doesn’t get dirty and the design works well for a boy or girl.” —John Cabang, dad of 11-month-old Danica

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Hamilton Beach’s BPA-free baby food preparation product line (includes a food chopper, steamer/cooker/ warming pod, hand blender and blender) allows you to easily customize your baby’s first foods. Hamilton Beach Canada Bébé products, prices starting from $20, available at Babies R Us and online at hamiltonbeach.ca. FAMILY TESTER SAYS “The handiest things about the Bébé Hot Pot (pictured) are how quick it is to prepare foods, how compact it is and that it can do everything. It would be really useful when travelling.” —Sabrina Serino, mom of 10-month-old Ella Grace

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This stylish tub is designed to support your growing baby. It folds flat for storage, and is also adjustable to two positions: reclined, for cradling newborns, and extended, for sitting toddlers. It is also BPA-, phthalate- and PVC-free. Boon Naked 2-Position Collapsible Baby Bathtub, $90, booninc.com. FAMILY TESTER SAYS “I love the fact that it collapses for easy storage (we hang it on the back of his bedroom door) and tilts to provide support when he’s this small.” —CF online executive producer Megan McChesney, mom of two-month-old Hoxton

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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, it’s natural. And yes, it’s best for babies. And absolutely, it offers significant health benefits to moms. Yet of the 78 percent of Canadian moms who initiated breastfeeding in 2009, only 22 percent were still doing it six months later. Significant numbers abandon breastfeeding within the first month, in fact. These statistics show Canadian breastfeeding rates fall well below globally recommended 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 baby’s ability to form a good latch come “naturally” (they don’t!) and if success isn’t immediate, something’s wrong. Concerned our milk supply is inadequate or that baby isn’t getting enough nutrients, many of us switch to formula. Other times, painful nipples drive us to the bottle—unnecessarily. The most important thing to remember? Don’t panic! These challenges are all normal, surmountable and worth overcoming. One of the most common refrains we hear from breastfeeding moms is: “Breastfeeding’s one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done—but also one of the most rewarding.” So how can we make the process smoother 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.

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Keep your eye on the prize. Make a list of the health benefits breastfeeding 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% ♦Protects against chronic diseases like Celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma and childhood cancer ♦Improves neural development by up to 10%. Post your list where you can see it every day. Breastfeeding isn’t the only option out there, but it’s the gold standard for infant nutrition. For every week you breastfeed, you confer health benefits to your child.

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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 experience less postpartum depression and anxiety. And hello pre-baby wardrobe: 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.”

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Don’t compare apples to oranges. Or breast milk to formula. They’re nutritionally different, and digested differently by infants. Breastfed babies ingest smaller quantities more frequently and have �R CANADIANFAMILY.CA 11

{feeding} runny, neutral-smelling bowel movements. 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 aren’t “skinny,” but they have a greater proportion of lean muscle. The best way to gauge your infant’s growth is to ask yourself if he’s happy, active and growing. Unsure? Talk with your doctor. Meanwhile, using the World Health Organization’s Growth Standards charts is the best way to determine if your baby’s flourishing or not. They describe the optimal 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 they’re actually right on track.

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If you’re having trouble, make an appointment with a lactation consultant. Why can’t a newborn just latch onto your breast the way a baby monkey does to its mom on a TV nature show? It’s one of life’s 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.

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Invest in a good pump and bottles. There will be times when you feel like you’re about to burst…but your baby’s 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 swallow or take a breath, milk flow stops completely. Not so with conventional bottles. Milk may flow even when baby isn’t 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 malocclusion. (Translation: Start saving for your kid’s 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.

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Get help. Not everyone can provide hands-on breastfeeding advice or support. That said, there are ways your friends and relatives can help out. Ask your partner to firmly tell doubters not to secondguess your breastfeeding decision. Let visiting relatives bottle-feed expressed breast milk. They’ll be delighted to get involved…and you can nap or go for a walk. If visitors ask how they can help, tell them. Seriously—if they’re asking, they want to help but don’t 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.


The right time for first foods BY ROBIN STEVENSON

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f your babe’s eyes are locked on your fork at each meal, it may be a sign she’s ready for solids. The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) suggests waiting until a baby is six months old before introducing simple solids. However, says Henry Ukpeh, MD, clinical assistant 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 between,” 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 formula 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 usually only a concern if you have a family history of seasonal and food allergies, says Dr. Ukpeh.

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Find great family recipes that go from fridge to table in 20 minutes flat at canadianfamily.ca/ quick-dinners

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 baby’s food, you’ll expand her palate and prepare her for an exciting diet down the road

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Jacob, 7 months. 39.5 ˚C. Saying hello to his second tooth. As the chilly season approaches, we once again have to face the common cold. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of the common cold to treat your baby. See how Tempra® can help you provide relief.

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Tempra® provides fast, effective fever and pain relief for infants and children. Acetaminophen, an organic compound, is helpful to help relieve aches, pains, headaches and fever related to colds, the flu, teething and earaches in your child. Detecting your child’s treatment needs for the common cold and fever are made simple with these few steps.

Time for Tempra.

1. Know The Symptoms: Runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, mild sore throat, decreased appetite, headache, tiredness, fever

2. How To Treat: Tempra® Acetaminophen Oral Solution USP provides fast, effective fever and pain relief in a variety of flavours.

3. Know The Dose: Administer a single dose orally every 4-6 hours, with a 24-hour maximum of 5 doses. Doses are based on your child’s weight. Using the Dosage Calculator at temprarelief.ca takes the guessing out of dosing.

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The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) 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

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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 38.5˚C. If your baby has a fever, consult a doctor before administering any medication. Babies under three months with a fever should be taken to a doctor immediately. Do not give children products with acetylsalicylic acid (such as Aspirin) as it has been associated with Reye’s syndrome, 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., recommends a simple barrier cream such as zinc oxide to help provide diaper rash relief. If your baby has eczema, a dry, itchy skin condition, he says parents can use a cream with 0.5 percent hydrocortisone, a very mild steroid used to treat inflammation. ♦ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENTS These topical creams help keep minor wounds or stitches from developing infection. If your baby

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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 allergy symptoms (itching), a liquid is preferable 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 Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John’s. 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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OUR POOR BABE has a full, rumbling belly and her cry is one of discomfort— all signs she’s 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 pausing 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 mother’s 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, goat’s 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 baby’s knees to her chest and stretching the legs back out again can also help move gas. ♦JUST A STAGE As your baby’s 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. CANADIANFAMILY.CA 23

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nize? You’re not alone. “The perfect vaccine doesn’t exist, and we can’t always predict how an individual’s immune system will react,” says David Allison, MD, the medical officer of health for Newfoundland’s 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 vaccines and the significant risks

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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 acetaminophen and cold cloths to

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provide relief. Allergic reactions are extremely uncommon, but if you notice a high fever, breathing difficulties, seizures, hives or any unusual symptoms, call your doctor immediately.

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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.

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Diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough) and polio

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Haemophilus influenzae (previously a common cause of meningitis)

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12 months and at 18 months or four to six years

Measles (red measles), mumps and rubella (German measles)

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12 months

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Hepatitis B

At birth (if high risk); two, four and six months (in B.C., N.B., P.E.I. and territories); or in Grades 4 to 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

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Pneumococcal meningitis, pneumonia and sepsis (blood poisoning)

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Group C meningococcal meningitis and sepsis

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suspected sleep training sounded like a ridiculously overreaching parenting concept: 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 own—and to stay asleep, hopefully through the night… or at least long enough so you don’t 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.

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have to start ASAP if you want your baby to learn to sleep on their own? ANSWER: There’s no crucial window, but both parent and child have to be ready. I find children to be most receptive between five and seven months. It’s easier to begin before your child can stand up.

screaming—in that case, she’s starting to think about self-soothing. Normally, within three to five days of starting sleep training you should see a difference in your child’s sleep. If you don’t, 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 transitional 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 blanket—that’s 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, they’re 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 survive—as long as you’re doing it safely. It doesn’t have to be forever. Children handle change much better than we do.

QUESTION: What are some signs that you’re 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 I’m working with a family and the baby does nothing other than flip out, she’s probably not ready, unlike a child who periodically sucks her hand and then starts CANADIANFAMILY.CA 29

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Personality

2 4 ways to bring you into baby’s room

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 multiple hues of intense colour to create a statement room that’s 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 nursery 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 you’re rocking and shushing your babe in the wee hours of the morning, you’ll look around, smile and remember that you always had Paris.

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{sleeping} Kit out the nursery with this ceilingmounted glow-in-the-dark dragonfly mobile. Hung from wire, two dragonflies (which have poseable wings) whirl, twirl and enchant soon-to-be-sleeping tots. Boon Fli Mobile, $35, booninc.com.

Sleep Tight

Youll nurture her big dreams. Well help nurture her growing body.

This sweet new line of eco-friendly and locally made organic kids sleepwear and bedding is the brainchild of two clever and stylish Canadian moms who set out to create a collection of gender inclusive basics for babies and kids. OM Baby clothing, starting from $14, bedding, starting from $20, omhome.com.

This new 3-in-1 lounger, rocker and stationary seat features three-position recline, two-speed vibration and a machine washable, 100 percent cotton seat pad, plus it comes with a carry bag and folds flat for easy portability. Suitable from birth to 20 pounds. Bloom Coco Go, $200, bloombaby.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON ECHLIN (LOUNGER)

Our favourite nursery finds for a safe and comfy snooze

NUTRITION FOR EVERY MILESTONE Get peace of mind with this threein-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. 32 CANADIAN FAMILY EVERYTHING BABY GUIDE * FALL 2012

Similac Advance with Omega-3 and Omega-6 is the only formula containing galactooligosaccharides and lutein*, 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. *Excluding inherent sources. †Prior to the introduction of solid foods.

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{playing} 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. “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 NINEMONTH-OLD MAXWELL

Tester-approved gear that will captivate babes—and give moms a break

QUICK & EASY This height-

“Tummy time was recommended by our family doctor and the pillow makes it more comfortable for Anthony; he’s 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

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 various heights and five detachable developmental toys featuring a mirror, teether and sounds. Skip Hop Alphabet Zoo Activity Gym, $82, snugglebugz.ca. 36 CANADIAN FAMILY EVERYTHING BABY GUIDE * FALL 2012

“Alice is very comfortable in the seat. The first time I put her in she couldn’t stop laughing, and now she keeps looking at me with a cheeky grin while she jumps.” JENNIFER DELISLE, MOM OF SEVEN-MONTH-OLD ALICE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARLO MENDOZA (PLAY GEAR) AND MICHAEL ALBERSTAT (PORTRAIT)

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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 holders, detachable grab bar, individual sun canopies, and 10-inch tires. Compatible with Peg Perego and Graco SnugRide car seats using separately sold adapters. Available at TJS The Kiddies Store.

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FAVOURITE UMBRELLA

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A stroller is one of the priciest pieces of gear you’ll 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 place to start

Mountain Buggy Duet, $650, Joey, $40

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 it’s designed in Canada. Car seat compatible (straps included). Available at most stores across Canada and on amazon.ca.

Bugaboo Cameleon 3, $999

BEST UPDATE

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 features—like reversible and reclinable seat, reversible handlebar, compact onehand fold and foam-filled rubber tires—are 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 separately sold adapters. Available at bugaboo.com.

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This Britax seat offers total safety and functionality—including side-impact protection, an adjustable base and a tangle-free, height adjustable harness—with a great price tag. B-Safe Infant Car Seat, $200, Britax, britax.ca.

car seat safety

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in Canada must have a Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) sticker or visible statement of compliance. Seats purchased in the United States have different safety standards, so, 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 seat’s height and weight restrictions. But even if

the provincial law says you can go forwardfacing, rear-facing position is safer. If you’re 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 information sessions and free installation clinics. TIP Always submit your car seat’s product

registration card either online or by mail. That way if there’s a product recall, the manufacturer can easily contact you. CANADIANFAMILY.CA 41

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SUITABLE FOR Newborn to 35 lb. POSITIONS Front carry, facing in; hip carry; back carry BENEFITS Padded straps instead of buckles means no need to readjust when you switch on and off with your partner (one size fits most) and no struggle transferring a sleeping babe. Made of soft cotton, includes a headrest and is machine washable. bynature.ca FAMILY TESTER SAYS “I love it! It is light and easy to pack—important when you have gear for two kids! It’s extremely easy to put on and I like the way my baby feels in it. She is happy to peak out the side and watch the world.” —Julie Reynolds, mom of Nigel, 2, and six-month-old Elise

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{good to know!} colic relief BY ANGELA PIRISI

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URE, BABIES ARE SUPPOSED TO CRY—

♦DON’T 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. ♦DON’T SWITCH FORMULAS. Changing to a soy or lactose-free formula is not recommended without asking your doctor first. ♦POP IN A PACIFIER. It’s called a soother, after all. Non-nutritive sucking may relieve symptoms. ♦RULE OUT OTHER PROBLEMS. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) can resemble colic. Usually, the pain or discomfort of GERD is associated with constant spitting up after most feedings and occasional vomiting. It can be treated with prescription antacids.

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it’s how they express their needs. But if you’ve shared a cuddle and tended to hunger and a soiled diaper and the crying continues, something’s up. That something may be colic. “There’s 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, it’s 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 passage of gas, and tends to occur at predictable 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 it’s unclear what causes colic, what’s reassuring is that it’s 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.

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your infant’s needs is important, not indulgent

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BY SYDNEY LONEY

INDY BRANDON, professor

and coordinator of the community and child studies foundation program at Centennial College in Toronto, bristles at the suggestion you can spoil a baby. “No way,” she says. “It’s developmentally impossible.” In fact, she says, it’s essential that parents respond to their baby’s cries. “It creates a trust that allows them to venture away from us later on because they know that if they need us, we’ll be there,” she says. “If you don’t respond, there’s a risk they will become clingy because you haven’t established that trust.”

let them self-soothe

That said, there is one caveat: It’s important to let your baby learn how to self-soothe. “Parents don’t 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, it’s important to respond right away, Dr. Nieman says, but once a baby becomes more self-aware, you’re 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 he’s 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 making the link. Around that time, gradually 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 it—and demand it— every time.”

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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, it’s all about interaction anyway,” she says. “It doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive—just singing a song or playing a little game, like peekaboo, is often all it takes to make them happy.”

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Can you spoil a baby? Why responding to

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breastfeeding 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

Shriners Hospital 514-842-4464 shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

WINNIPEG

The Breastfeeding Service at Women’s Hospital 204-787-1166

OTTAWA

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario 613-737-7600 www.cheo.on.ca

CALGARY

Lakeview Breastfeeding Clinic at Richmond Square 403-246-7076 nursingbabywell.com

TORONTO

VANCOUVER

BC Women’s 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

child care Canada’s Universal Child Care Benefit servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/ universal_child_care.shtml Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada (CCAAC)

ccaac.ca

IWK Health Centre 902-470-8888 www.iwk.nshealth.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

The Montreal Children’s Hospital 514-412-4400 thechildren.com


MONTREAL

midwives The Canadian Association of Midwives 514-807-3668 canadianmidwives.org

Centres of Excellence for Women’s Health 888-818-9172 centres.ca

HAMILTON, ONT.

nutrition

Health Canada hc-sc.gc.ca

SASKATOON

Royal University Hospital 306-655-1000 saskatoonhealthregion.ca

ST. JOHN’S

Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre 709-777-6300 easternhealth.ca/AboutEH. aspx?d=3&id=789&p=724

Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) cihi.ca

William Osler Health System 905-494-2120 williamoslerhc.on.ca

WINNIPEG

HALIFAX

reproductive & women’s health

Doula C.A.R.E. 888-879-3199 doulacare.ca

ETOBICOKE & BRAMPTON, ONT.

Rehabilitation Centre for Children 204-452-4311 rccinc.ca

children’s hospitals

doulas

The Canadian Women’s Health Network 888-818-9172 cwhn.ca

Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario 519-685-8500 lhsc.on.ca/About_Us/ Childrens_Hospital

Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care childcareontario.org

Pacific Post Partum Support Society 604-255-7999 postpartum.org

DONA International 888-788-3662 dona.org

LONDON, ONT.

Child Care Resource and Research Unit (CRRU) childcarecanada.org

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre 888-300-3088 bcwomens.ca

Hospital for Sick Children 416-813-1500 sickkids.ca

McMaster Children’s Hospital 905-521-2100 mcmasterchildrenshospital.ca

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Resources for parents

EDMONTON

Stollery Children’s Hospital 780-407-8822 albertahealthservices.ca/ facilities.asp?pid=facility& rid=1024457 VANCOUVER

BC Children’s Hospital 604-875-2345 bcchildrens.ca

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

Motherisk 416-813-6780 motherisk.org Vancouver Women’s Health Collective 604-736-5262 womenshealthcollective.ca Women’s College Hospital 416-323-6400 womenscollegehospital.ca

safety Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association 856-638-0420 jpma.org Children’s Safety Association of Canada 888-499-4444 safekid.org Healthy Canadians Consumer product and food recalls healthycanadians.gc.ca Safe Kids Canada safekidscanada.ca CANADIANFAMILY.CA 49

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