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Nasal congestion: How to clear your baby's dry, stuffy nose

Learn about how you can help newborns and older babies if they have a stuffy nose.

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus that most children will get by the time they are two. Usually, it is not a serious illness and goes away within seven to 10 days. Cough associated with bronchiolitis can last for a few weeks.

Dry skin

An overview of the signs, symptoms and treatment options for your child's dry skin.

Nosebleed

Learn how to treat and prevent nosebleeds in children.

Types of masks for CPAP and BPAP therapy

Learn about the different types of masks that are used during CPAP and BPAP therapy.

Heat rash (miliaria)

Learn about heat rash and how to prevent and treat it.

Cough

Learn about the different causes and types of coughs. Find out how you can take care of your child at home and how to make them more comfortable.

Bath time for newborn babies

How to effectively make bath time easier for your newborn. Information on giving a newborn baby a sponge bath is provided, as well as safety tips.

Nasogastric (NG) tube: Feeding your child

A guide on how to feed your child through a nasogastric tube, when to flush the tube and how to clean the equipment.

Choanal atresia: Bilateral

In bilateral choanal atresia both sides of the nasal passage are blocked by bone or soft tissue. Learn what happens during surgery and how to take care of your child at home.

Allergies

Read about what allergies are, types of allergens, the signs and symptoms of allergies and how to respond to an allergic reaction.

Croup

Croup is a viral infection that causes airway inflammation, making it difficult to breathe. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of croup.

Desmopressin

Your child needs to take the medicine called desmopressin. This information sheet explains what desmopressin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

How to change a diaper

Learn about what is involved in changing a baby's diaper.

Nasal stent after cleft lip surgery: Caring for your child at home

Your child will have a small tube, called a nasal stent, placed in their nostrils after surgery. Learn how to take care of your child at home.

Nasal cautery: Caring for your child at home

Nasal cautery is a treatment for nosebleeds. Learn how the treatment works and how to care for your child as they recover at home.

Viral respiratory infection

Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.

Colds (viral upper respiratory infections)

Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.

Cold weather injuries

Learn how to avoid cold weather injuries to your child such as frostbite, dehydration, and hypothermia.

Nasogastric (NG) Tube: How to insert your child's NG tube

A guide on how to insert your child's nasogastric tube.

Retinoic Acid for Oncology

Your child needs to take the medicine called retinoic acid. This information sheet explains what retinoic acid does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Spitting up and vomiting in babies

Cleaning suctioning equipment and troubleshooting problems

Find out how to care for your child's suctioning equipment and troubleshoot any suctioning problems.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Learn what atopic dermatitis is and what you can do to help your child cope.

Heat-related illness: How to prevent

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