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Preventing choking in toddlers and preschoolers

Understand and prevent the most common causes of choking.

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.

Diabetes and exercise

Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.

Anorexia nervosa: Signs and symptoms

Find out about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

Dietitians for blood and marrow transplant

Learn how dietitians help during your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

COVID-19: Information for parents of immunocompromised children and children with chronic medical conditions

Children who are immunocompromised and children with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19.

Assessing toddlers and preschoolers (age one to four)

Learn about how pain is assessed in toddlers and preschoolers. At this age, children can usually indicate the amount, type, and location of pain.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.

Sensitive gag reflex: Transition to textured foods

If your child gags when given pureed foods that are not smooth, it may be because of a sensitive gag reflex. Read tips for overcoming a sensitive gag reflex.

Factors to consider when leaving home

Discover some of the factors you might consider before deciding to leave home.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

Learn about avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), including signs and symptoms, what to do if you think you have it and how it's treated.

Food safety basics

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

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.

How to help your child overcome picky eating

Picky eating can be frustrating for both you and your child. Learn how you can help your child overcome picky eating and establish lifelong healthy eating habits.

A childcare cook's guide to celiac disease

As a chef or cook for a childcare centre, you have a responsibility to ensure that meals and snacks meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the children in care of the centre. Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet, and how to create a safe eating environment for children with celiac disease.

Growth and stature of children with heart disease

Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

Appetite slump in toddlers

An easy-to-understand overview of loss of appetite in toddlers, and tips on how to improve feeding at mealtimes.

Factors to consider when leaving home

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): Treatment options

Learn how ARFID can be treated in hospital and at home.

Introducing new food textures to your baby

Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): Medical complications

Learn how avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can cause long-term health problems.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): How to help your child at home

Find out what you can do to help your child or teen recover from avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.

Non-fasting guidelines for children with metabolic disorders

An information sheet for parents with children who have a metabolic condition. Fasting could be dangerous for children with a metabolic disorder.

Diarrhea in children

Diarrhea causes frequent, loose bowel movements. Read about the causes of diarrhea in babies and children and how to prevent dehydration.

Food poisoning: Protecting your family

Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.