THE BABY ENROUTE JOURNAL
Thoughtful guides for little beginnings. Explore gear, everyday routines and the decisions along the way.
Yes. Canada banned the sale, advertising and importing of baby walkers in 2004, and the ban covers second-hand walkers at garage sales and flea markets too. Health Canada still warns about walkers listed on online marketplaces....
For most toddlers, the choice comes down to what they can manage now. A balance bike needs a child who can straddle the seat with both feet flat on the ground. A three-wheel scooter stands up...
Cradle cap is a normal build-up of skin oils and scales on a baby's scalp. It isn't harmful, it isn't caused by poor care, and it's usually gone by the first birthday. Here's how to loosen...
Start tummy time in the first days at home, while your baby is awake and someone is watching. Canada's 24-Hour Movement Guidelines suggest at least 30 minutes a day, spread out, for babies who aren't crawling...
The best car seat for a 1, 2 or 3 year old is one that lets them keep riding rear-facing, which Transport Canada says is the safest position. Here are the rear-facing limits of the convertible...
Choose baby wipes by the ingredient list on the back of the pack, not the words on the front. When your baby has a diaper rash, HealthLink BC says to skip wipes with alcohol or propylene...
Taxis carrying paying passengers are exempt from car seat rules in BC and Ontario. BC's exemption doesn't cover ride-hailing cars, Ontario's rule doesn't mention them, and Uber's Canadian guidelines say the rider provides and fits the...
Colic is long, hard-to-settle crying in a healthy baby. It usually starts around 3 weeks of age, is at its worst at 6 to 8 weeks, and passes by 3 to 4 months. Here's what HealthLink...
If you drive a small car, or need a car seat next to another seat or an adult, width matters. The narrowest seats we carry measure 16.9 in (42.9 cm). Here are the widths of our...
The best gift for new parents makes the first months easier for the adults, not just the baby. Here are practical ideas by budget, from postpartum comfort and pumping supplies to a carrier both parents can...
An electric toothbrush is fine for kids from the age on its box, such as 3 and up. Canada's public health advice doesn't say electric is better or worse. It's about how you brush: a small,...
Baby-led weaning means letting your baby feed themselves soft finger foods from the start of solids, instead of only spoon-fed purées. Health Canada doesn't recommend one method over another, but it does say that offering finger...
