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Learning to think: The first six months

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

Learning to think: The next six months

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

Oligoarticular arthritis

Oligoarticular arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in young people, affecting four joints or less in the first six months of symptoms. Find out more about the two different types of oligoarticular arthritis.

The first few months after scoliosis surgery

What to expect in the first few months after scoliosis surgery, specifically regarding physical changes and recovery. Suggestions for coping are included.

Motor development: The first six months

Read about motor development in the first six months of a baby's life. Milestones such as head control, sitting up and rolling over are discussed.

Toilet learning (toilet training)

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.

Polyarticular arthritis

Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of diagnosis of JIA. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.

Introducing new food textures to your baby

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

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Your child's patient journey

​Discover the phases of your child's limb lengthening and reconstruction treatment.

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. 

Possible viruses after a kidney transplant

Movements and reflexes of a newborn

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

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Six week visit

This page provides recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies aged six weeks, who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU.

Clinic visits and follow-up tests after a kidney transplant

Nutrition for your baby

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

Growth in the first year

Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

Playtime at the hospital for babies up to 12 months

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

Oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Oligoarticular arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in young people, affecting four joints or less in the first six months of symptoms. Find out more about the two different types of oligoarticular arthritis.

Pyloric stenosis

Learn the signs and symptoms to look for if you think your baby may have pyloric stenosis (a narrowing or blockage between the stomach and the small intestines).

Development of attachment

Learn how a baby's system of attachment develops over the first year of life. Attachment will solidify as a baby's memory develops.

G tubes: Insertion of a primary Avanos Mic-Key low-profile balloon G tube

A Mic-Key low-profile balloon G tube, sometimes called a ‘button’, is a brand of balloon feeding tube. Learn about what to expect if your child’s Mic-Key low-profile balloon G tube is inserted by an interventional radiologist using image guidance. The majority of this page is specific to children who are patients at SickKids. 

Motor development: The next six months

Learn about motor development in the second half of a baby's first year of life. Milestones such as sitting up, standing, and walking are discussed.

Phonological awareness: When to worry

When a child has problems with phonological awareness, they will have trouble with early reading skills. Learn about some signs to watch for.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Eight month visit

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