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Cerebral palsy

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect movements, balance and posture.

Outcomes for premature babies

Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in premature babies

Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.

Neonatal seizures

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of neonatal seizures.

Bell's palsy

An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of this sudden partial facial weakness.

Prematurity: Overview

Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.

Magnesium supplement

Your child needs to take magnesium supplements. This information sheet explains what magnesium does, how to take it and what side effects or problems your child may have while taking it.

Brachial plexus palsy: Skills for daily living

Children with one arm weakness need to learn ways to adapt so that they can accomplish everyday tasks. Find tips and strategies for daily activities.

Immunization schedule for children

Read about types of immunizations that are recommended during a child's first year of life and onward.

Longer-lasting pain: How to assess in infants and toddlers

Infants and toddlers can experience longer-lasting pain from certain conditions and repeated procedures. Find out how to assess longer-lasting pain in infants and toddlers at home and in medical settings.

Cerebral angiography

A cerebral angiogram uses X-ray imaging and contrast dye to create a map of the blood vessels in the brain. Learn more about how it is performed.

Rhabdoid tumours

This page describes a type of brain tumour called a rhabdoid tumour, what causes this kind of tumour, and some possible symptoms.

Magnesium-rich foods for children and teens aged 4 to 18 years

Learn about the best foods to eat to maintain a high magnesium intake through diet.

High-magnesium diet

Excessive drooling in children (sialorrhea)

An overview of the signs, symptoms and medical options for excessive drooling, a condition known as sialorrhea.

Heart transplants: Medications

After a heart transplant, your child will need a variety of medications, including immunosuppressants, drugs to prevent infection, and drugs to lower blood pressure.

Respiratory support for babies in the NICU

Read about the different methods of assisting babies with their breathing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

RSV immunizations

Learn about RSV immunizations and how they can protect individuals from respiratory infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Sudden unexpected infant death

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

Bone health in premature babies

Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.

Longer-lasting pain: How to treat and manage in infants and toddlers

Find out how to treat and manage longer-lasting pain in infants.

Life support during heart surgery

During heart surgery, your child will likely be supported by mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal life support, hemoconcentration, circulatory arrest, or selective cerebral perfusion.

Dystonia

Learn about dystonia, a brain disorder that causes muscle stiffness and abnormal postures.

Acute pain: How to treat and manage in infants and toddlers

​Pain treatment involves a mix of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medication) strategies. Learn more about the 3Ps for acute pain.

Apnea of prematurity

Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses (usually more than 20 seconds) between breaths.