An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.
Read about how to choose a car seat or booster seat, how to position your child in the seat, and other safety precautions.
Learn what creativity is, why it is important, and how you can help nurture creativity in your child at home.
Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated.
How to effectively give a baby a bath, either in the baby tub or the "big" tub. Considerations for bathtub safety are provided.
Coping with your child's illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.
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.
Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.
Helpful tips on sharing responsibility when caring for a sick child.
Learn about the nursing teams involved in all aspects of your child's care.
Read about issues that parents and caregivers must address in order to prepare for a baby's discharge from the NICU and arrival at home.
Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborn babies.
Read about your newborn baby's first movements and reflexes after birth. The grasping reflex, crawling reflex and startle reflex are discussed.
A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.
All babies are born relationship ready. Babies are also born with attachment-based behaviours (crying) that cue their caregiver when they are in distress and need them close. Learn how the baby’s cry and the caregiver’s response to the cry develops the attachment relationship.
Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.
Children are not always ready to talk about their condition when you are. Look for signs for when your child might be ready to talk.
Learn about ventricular septal defects (VSD), an opening in the wall between the ventricles of the heart.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.
Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.
Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.
Information for parents about infantile osteopetrosis, a rare genetic condition that may cause fractures, short stature (height), recurrent infections, hearing loss and vision problems.
