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.
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.
Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.
Learn about the important role of nutrition. A heart condition can make it hard for kids to get the nutrition they need and may result in failure to thrive.
Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians, who work to ensure that premature babies receive proper nutrition.
An overview of the first aid treatment of bleeding and the prevention of shock.
An overview on how to properly care for your child's burn.
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.
Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.
Read about some of the things you can do if your child has a tooth injury.
An overview of what the recovery position is, when you might need to use it and how to put your child in it.
Burns can lead to permanent scars. Find out how to prevent your child from getting a burn injury and what to do if a burn does occur.
Learn how to treat cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries in children.
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.
Learn how to properly care for your child's eye injury, discover potential causes and know when to seek medical attention.
Learn how to care for yourself when weaning your baby from breastfeeding and/or pumping. This page includes suggestions on how to remain as comfortable as possible while gradually reducing your milk production to the desired amount.
Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.
Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.
Read about feeding a baby with a heart condition. It is best to breastfeed, but if you cannot, you can express your breast milk to keep up your milk volume.
You can still work on breastfeeding while your baby is in the hospital. Learn how to prepare for breastfeeding and recognize your baby’s feeding cues.
An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.
Animal bites are not uncommon. Learn how to properly care for your child if they have been bitten or scratched.
Information for parents about indoor and outdoor safety, car and travel safety, and poison prevention. Also find first aid resources including information about animal bites, insect bites and sunburns.
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.
Read about changes your breasts will go through after childbirth, and various breast complications that can interfere with breastfeeding.