Cafés that cater to parents & babies

For many parents of young children (especially newborns), finding a place where they can meet other parents can be extremely comforting. In Montreal, there are several places that not only serve up food and coffee but also have play areas, sell baby products and even offer help from lactation consultants.

By Jenn Hardy

Company creates reusable, cloth swimming diapers

Applecheeks has created a new diaper that babies can wear during swim time.

By Alyssa de Rosa

Top 10 baby names

Discover the most popular baby names chosen by Quebec parents in 2010.

By Liz Warwick

Is sharing breast milk safe?

Two local moms use the power of the Internet to hook up moms who have extra breast milk with those who are having trouble nursing.

by renée giblin

Toy experts share their favourites

Experts pick their top 12 toys for 2010

By liz warwick

Encourage learning in early years

Experts explain why talking to your baby on a regular basis is helping his or her little brain develop.

By liz warwick

Two new daycares open their doors

Go Kids Heidi's Daycare in Cote des Neiges and Garderie la Belle Academie in Chomedey

It pays to use cloth diapers in some towns

Some boroughs are offering families a $100 rebate if they purchase cloth diapers.

By Kristina Edson

Real families come in all shapes, sizes and colours

A mother shares her experience on adoption and becoming an interracial family

By Teena Bogner

Great sun-protective hats for kids

There are several local stores and online retailers that sell hats with wide brims and a high SPF

by kelly wilton