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First aid kit

Find a list of supplies and medicines to include in a first aid kit. It is recommended that there be an equipped first aid kit in the house and in the car.

Burns: First aid

An overview on how to properly care for your child's burn.

Bleeding: First aid

An overview of the first aid treatment of bleeding and the prevention of shock.

Tooth injury: First aid

Read about some of the things you can do if your child has a tooth injury.

Recovery position: First aid at home

An overview of what the recovery position is, when you might need to use it and how to put your child in it.

Poison: First aid

Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.

Menstrual suppression

Menstrual suppression uses medications to make periods more manageable. The following decision aid will help you learn about the options available for menstrual suppression and identify the options that may be best for your child or teen.

Cuts and scrapes in children: First aid

Learn how to treat cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries in children.

CPR in a baby (0 to 12 months): First aid

CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation). Along with hands-on CPR training, this information can help save your baby's life.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Eye injuries: First aid

Learn how to properly care for your child's eye injury, discover potential causes and know when to seek medical attention.

Resources

An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Animal bites: First aid

Learn how to properly care for your child if they have been bitten or scratched by an animal.

Emotional Well-being Tool Kit

A list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario.

Emotional Well-being Tool Kit: Ages 18+

A list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario who are 18 years of age or older.

Choking: First aid

An overview of how to help your child when they are choking. Along with hands-on CPR training, this information can help save your child’s life.

Tracheostomy: What to do in an emergency

Learn how to identify and respond to the signs of respiratory distress if there is a blockage in your child's tracheostomy tube.

Resources for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

There are many resources to provide support to children with ASD and their families. This page contains a list of community and online resources for ASD.

Supplementation for breastfeeding babies

Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding.

Pain relief: Comfort kit

Learn techniques to help distract your child from, and manage, their pain in the hospital and at home.

Osteoporosis: Minimizing the risk of fractures

Find out how to safely hold and support your baby or child with osteoporosis.