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Introducing solids

Find out when to start feeding a baby solid food, how to tell when they are ready to start eating solids, and tips for introducing solids.

Introducing new food textures to your baby

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

Nutrition as your baby gets older

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An in-depth list of recommended foods for older babies. Healthy choices of nutritious foods are provided, and allergenic foods are discussed.

Nutrition for your baby

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Discover the various stages of your baby's nutrition and how to handle issues such as spitting up.

Pasteurized food and babies

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Learn the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized foods so you can safely feed your baby solids.

Understanding your baby's feeding cues

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Learn the signs that your baby is ready to feed themselves and find out how to keep them safe while they eat solid foods.

Esophageal atresia or tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) repair: How to help your child with eating

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Find out how to help your child with swallowing food after EA/TEF repair.

Anemia

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An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of the blood disorder anemia.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Eight month visit

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Recommendations for babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU to help improve neurodevelopment at eight months.

Cleft lip and cleft palate: Spoon feeding and cup drinking

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Find tips for introducing spoon feeding and cup drinking to your child with cleft lip and/or cleft palate and making the experience enjoyable.

Learning to think: The first six months

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Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the first six months of a baby's life.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Four month visit

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This page provides recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in four month old babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU.

Sensitive gag reflex: Transition to textured foods

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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.

Playtime at the hospital for babies up to 12 months

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Play gives babies the opportunity for social interaction and learning. Find examples of appropriate toys for hospitalized babies from birth to 12 months.

Pain in newborns and babies

Babies can feel pain. Learn about ways pain in newborns and babies can be assessed and techniques that can help ease pain.

Resources

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An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

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.

Outcomes for premature babies

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Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

Chronic lung disease of prematurity

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Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.

Assessing babies (from newborns to one year)

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Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.

Sensory development and suggestions for babies: The first 18 months

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Read about the sensory systems, sensory development in the first 18 months of a baby’s life and how your baby may be influenced by sensation. Suggestions such as gentle rocking, skin to skin contact, swinging and movement input are provided.

Feeding and nutrition of newborn babies

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Learn about your newborn baby's nutritional requirements and how to successfully feed them.

Behavioural and learning issues

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Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies

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Learn about respiratory distress syndrome, a common condition in very premature babies.

Feeding and nutrition for premature babies

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Learn about what a premature baby needs to eat and how they can get proper nutrition.