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<p>Find articles that will help parents and families answer some of their most common questions. Find general information followed by some of the more common concerns that parents and families have in a child's first and second year of life.</p>
<p>Find articles, in multiple languages, that will help parents and families answer some of their most common questions. Find general information for all age groups followed by some of the more common concerns that parents and families have in a child's first and second year of life.<br></p><br> <div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLjJtOP3StIuVCiCQeYfWmf5QqORI85jGN" frameborder="0"></iframe><br></div><p>Above is our general child health video playlist. To view other AboutKidsHealth videos, please visit the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Aboutkidshealth">AboutKidsHealth YouTube channel</a>.</p>
<div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Health information for children and families</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Some health issues are common across all ages. From early childhood to adolescence, we’ve collected information on some of the most common everyday health problems facing families.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Common health issues</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=804&language=English">Allergies</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=785&language=English">Asthma: Overview and care after a hospital visit</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1476&language=English">Asthma: Using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=962&language=English">Blocked tear duct</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=765&language=English">Bronchiolitis</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=12&language=English">Colds (viral upper respiratory infections)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=295&language=English">Colic</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=838&language=English">Concussion</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=6&language=English">Constipation</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=774&language=English">Cough</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=17&language=English">Croup</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">Dehydration</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=26&language=English">Diaper rash</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=7&language=English">Diarrhea</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=8&language=English">Ear infection</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=773&language=English">Eczema (atopic dermatitis)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1112&language=English">Eczema: Coping with eczema</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">Fever</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1&language=English">Febrile seizures</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=756&language=English">Fifth disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=763&language=English">Influenza (flu): An overview</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=755&language=English">Herpangina and hand foot and mouth disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=29&language=English">Headache</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=766&language=English">Head injury</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=964&language=English">High fibre diet</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=789&language=English">Hives</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=778&language=English">Nasal congestion</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=749&language=English">Nosebleed</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=782&language=English">Pink eye</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=784&language=English">Pneumonia</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=764&language=English">Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=757&language=English">Roseola</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=748&language=English">Sore throat</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=11&language=English">Strep throat</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=447&language=English">Sleep time for babies</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=306&language=English">Sleep problems</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=783&language=English">Viral respiratory infection (VRI)</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Health-care appointments</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3981&language=English">Finding a primary health-care provider</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3889&language=English">Virtual care at SickKids</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3910&language=English">Virtual care: How to accurately measure your child’s height and weight at home</a></li></ol></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">0-12 months of age</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>In their first year, children have very specific health needs. Articles in this section provide information on feeding, general health, safety and development for new babies under a year old.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Feeding</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=634&language=English">Breastfeeding: How do you know your baby is getting enough milk?</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=514&language=English">Failure to thrive</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=635&language=English">Breastfeeding: Decreasing or stopping your breastmilk production</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=444&language=English">Formula feeding</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=719&language=English">Formula feeding when you cannot provide breast milk for your baby</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=498&language=English">Nutrition as your baby gets older</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=633&language=English">Phasing out nighttime feedings</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1457&language=English">Understanding your baby's feeding cues</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>General health</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=418&language=English">Baby blues and postpartum depression</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=454&language=English">Behavior changes in babies</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=461&language=English">Circumcision</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=458&language=English">Constipation and diarrhea in newborns</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=448&language=English">Crying in babies</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=26&language=English">Diaper rash</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=732&language=English">Speech and language development in children aged 0–3</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=966&language=English">Fever and thermometers</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=804&language=English">Allergies</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=24&language=English">Flattened head syndrome</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=967&language=English">Foreskin care</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=710&language=English">How can you tell if your baby is ill</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=453&language=English">Health issues in your newborn baby</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1986&language=English">Immunization schedule</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=308&language=English">Sun exposure</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=304&language=English">Teething and dental care</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=296&language=English">Tummy time</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=491&language=English">Well baby visits</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Safety</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1116&language=English">Burns safety around the house</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4105&language=English">Car seat safety</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1117&language=English">Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Development</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=651&language=English">Encourage reading/talking</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=489&language=English">Learning to think: The first six months</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=490&language=English">Learning to think: The next six months</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=481&language=English">Physical development of babies</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=487&language=English">Social and emotional development of babies</a></li></ol></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">13-24 months of age</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>As your child continues to grow, you might face new parenting challenges. These articles focus on some of the common issues parents begin to face in their child’s second year.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=637&language=English">Appetite slump in toddlers</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=636&language=English">Toilet training</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3&language=English">Soiling</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=714&language=English">Disciplining your child</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=301&language=English">Anger management</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=18&language=English">Anxiety</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=303&language=English">Bullying</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3950&language=English">Homesickness</a></li></ol></div>
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