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Sleep time for newborns

Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.

Formula feeding

Learn about baby formula. Read about how to prepare the formula, how to create schedules and amounts, and how to prevent baby bottle tooth decay.

Introducing new food textures to your baby

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

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.

Introducing solids

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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.

Spitting up and vomiting in babies

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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GERD causes the backwards movement of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Learn how you can help your child manage GERD.

Foot and ankle: Treatment of idiopathic clubfoot

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Clubfoot is a condition that affects the lower leg, ankle and foot. Learn about the main treatments available for clubfoot, including casting, minor surgery and bracing, as well as how to care for your child as they go through treatment.

Skin care, nail care and dental care for babies

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Read about useful tips to care for infant skin, nails, teeth and gums.

Sleep problems in children

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Learn about some of the common problems your child may have when falling asleep and staying asleep and what you can do to help your child sleep well.

Babies: How can you tell if your baby is ill?

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Discover the physical and behavioural signs that your baby may be ill and learn when to take your baby to a health-care provider.

Diarrhea in children

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

Breastfeeding problems: Sore nipples

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Nipple tenderness is normal in the first week of breastfeeding, but pain is not. Learn how to prevent and treat sore nipples.

Medical illustration with middle ear infection and bacteria in the mastoid air cells within the mastoid bone behind the ear

Mastoiditis

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Mastoiditis is an infection caused by bacteria within the bone behind the ear. Learn more about what causes mastoiditis and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.

Side-lying bottle supplementation for breastfeeding babies

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Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding with a bottle.

Feeding a baby with a heart condition

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Read about feeding a baby with a heart condition. It is best to breastfeed, but if you cannot, you can express your breast milk to keep up your milk volume.

Neonatal withdrawal syndromes

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Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.

Encouraging healthy lifestyle habits

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Exercising regularly, eating well and sleeping well are all important parts of proper JIA management. Learn how to encourage your teen to be healthy.

Ostomy care instructions

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Your child’s ostomy pouch will need to be emptied and changed regularly to prevent leaks and protect the skin around their stoma. Find instructions for how to care for, empty and change your child’s ostomy pouch.

Toilet learning (toilet training)

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When should a child transition from diapers to a potty or toilet? Learn what signs to look for to indicate your child is ready to learn how to use the toilet and about some techniques you can use.

Self-care tips for teens living with celiac disease

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Being diagnosed with celiac disease and navigating the strict gluten-free diet can be tough. Learn how incorporating self-care activities into your routine can help you reduce stress, manage symptoms and build resilience.

Dehydration

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Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated.

Prematurity: Overview

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

Overview of learning and education in the premature baby

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Although many premature babies do not encounter any academic problems, some do. For example, up to 50% of very low birth weight (VLBW) babies will have some problems in school by Grade 3.

Movements and reflexes of a newborn

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Read about your newborn baby's first movements and reflexes after birth. The grasping reflex, crawling reflex and startle reflex are discussed.