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ENFit: The new global standard for feeding tube supplies and accessories

Feeding tube supplies and accessories are being upgraded to a new global standard called ENFit. Find out what you need to know about how the new supplies differ from the existing ones.

Air quality and your child’s health

Poor air quality can affect your child’s health and may worsen conditions such as asthma. Learn how to reduce exposure and when to seek medical attention.

About Us

AboutKidsHealth is excited to celebrate SickKids 150th Birthday. From humble beginnings to becoming a global leader in paediatric health care, we have achieved so much together. We are thrilled to celebrate SickKids' rich legacy of care, research and learning. Learn more about our history.

Heat-related illness in young athletes

Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.

Our Sponsors

AboutKidsHealth is proud to partner with the following sponsors as they support our mission to improve the health and well-being of children in Canada and around the world by making accessible health-care information available via the Internet.

Managing concerns about a teen's wellbeing

Children with chronic health issues may be more likely to be bullied and also have parents that are overprotective. Learn what you can do to deal with these issues.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Diagnostic criteria

Learn about the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

Second-hand smoke

Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.

Tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor)

An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.

Activity and contact with others after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

Leukemia treatment and learning and memory

Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.

How the iCanCope with Sickle Cell Pain program works

This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and their caregivers. It is designed to help teens learn how to better manage and live with sickle cell pain.

How the iCanCope with Sickle Cell Pain program works

This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and is designed to help you learn how to better manage and live with your sickle cell pain.

Information about cannabis for recreational use

Learn about cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed or pot) and find out about the short- and long-term effects of using it recreationally.

CPAP device: Adjusting the settings

Learn about the different settings on a CPAP device.

Caring for your child with an ENFit tube or supplies

Learn how to give feeds and medication with ENFit supplies and how to properly clean and care for the supplies.

Nosebleed

Learn how to treat and prevent nosebleeds in children.

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Dravet syndrome

Learn about Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe type of genetic epilepsy in children.

Undershirts for a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

A spinal brace is worn over a cotton undershirt. Learn about making stockinette undershirts.

Heat-related illness: How to prevent

Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.

Equipment and supplies for feeding tube care

Find out which feeding supplies you will need to buy for your child, where you can buy them and what kind of funding is available for buying feeding tube supplies.

Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.

Side of a child's foot with patch of darker grey-brown skin below ankle

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

Find out why skin can sometimes change colour after inflammation or trauma and how to manage it.

Transitioning to adult health care

Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.

Virtual care: How to accurately measure your child’s height and weight at home

Be prepared for a virtual care visit by learning how to accurately measure your child’s height and weight using supplies you have at home.