THE BABY ENROUTE JOURNAL
Thoughtful guides for little beginnings. Explore gear, everyday routines and the decisions along the way.
In Canada, the safe way to keep your baby beside your bed is a bassinet, cradle or crib that stands on its own next to it. Health Canada says in-bed sleepers and bedside sleepers that attach...
"Montessori" on a toy box describes a style. What matters is whether a toy follows the method's principles: one skill at a time, a built-in way for your child to see their own mistakes, and a...
Kids' umbrellas are usually made for children 3 and up, and the details that matter are size, covered rib tips, an opening that won't pinch fingers, and a canopy your child can see past. Here's what...
Most car seat covers can go in the washing machine, but the harness straps and buckle have stricter rules, and they're the parts that hold your child. Here's what seven brands' manuals say, the steps to...
Smart Games are logic puzzles with a booklet of challenges that go from easy to expert, so one game grows with your child. The age on the box is a good starting point. Here are our...
Bringing your own car seat is usually the simplest choice, because you know its history and how to install it, and Air Canada and WestJet check it for free. If you rent one, treat it like...
In BC, a child who has outgrown a forward-facing seat rides in a booster until they're 145 cm tall or turn 9. In Ontario, it's until they turn 8, weigh 36 kg or reach 145 cm....
Clean your baby's gums from the start and brush from the first tooth. How much fluoride toothpaste to use before age 3 depends on whose advice you follow, so here's what Health Canada, HealthLink BC and...
Your baby needs their own Canadian passport to travel outside Canada, and it can't be applied for until you have the right birth certificate. Here's the order to do things in, the photo rules for babies,...
Transport Canada doesn't rank booster seats, and the best one is the one that keeps the seat belt in the right place on your child in your car. We compared the nine boosters we carry on...
Magnetic tiles are one of the most popular building toys for preschoolers, and they're safe when the magnets stay sealed inside. Here's what to check before you buy, which magnetic toys suit which age, and what...
A Vancouver winter averages a few degrees above zero with a lot of rain, while Ottawa sits well below zero with snow. That changes which kids' jacket works best. Here's how shells, fleece-lined rain jackets, insulated...
