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Medications, alcohol and cannabis in breastfeeding

Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.

Side-lying bottle 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 with a bottle.

Gaining too much weight during brain tumour treatment

In-depth information concerning the issues that may arise for your child if he gains too much weight as a side effect of his brain tumour treatment.

Feeding my baby: Frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions teenagers have about breastfeeding, including how long it's recommended, supplementing with formula, and troubleshooting.

Breastfeeding your hospitalized baby

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.

Sudden unexpected infant death

Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.

Breastfeeding

Learn about the many benefits that are associated with breastfeeding and breast milk. Tips for helping your baby latch on successfully are provided.

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.

Radon: Reducing your risk at home

Learn the facts about radon, what it is, health risks, and practical tips on reducing radon exposure in the home.

Breastfeeding problems: Sore nipples

Nipple tenderness is normal in the first week of breastfeeding, but pain is not. Learn how to prevent and treat sore nipples.

Substance use disorder: How to help

​Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.

Canada's Food Guide

Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.

Zinc

Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Safe outdoor meals

Find tips for safe and tasty outdoor meals during the summer months to prepare for your next barbecue or picnic.

Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

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.

Feeding and nutrition for blood and marrow transplants

Learn about nutrition and how to store and handle food after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Vitamin D

Discover the role of vitamin D in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Soy foods in your child's diet

Soy is a healthy source of complete protein. Find tips on adding soy to your child’s diet. 

Food safety basics

Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.

Consumer product safety

Every day, parents and caregivers make choices about what products to buy for their children. Learn what to look for to keep your kids safe and to prevent injuries from consumer products. 

Anorexia nervosa: Signs and symptoms

Find out about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

Safe handling of food after transplant

Needle pokes: Reducing pain in infants aged up to 18 months

Find out how to reduce the pain of needle pokes for your baby.

The cow’s milk protein–free diet for non-IgE cow’s milk allergy

Learn about the cow’s milk protein–free diet to treat non-IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy.