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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.

Outcomes for premature babies

Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

Newborn baby safety

How to effectively keep your newborn baby safe and comforted. Tips, such as holding them to offer proper head support, are included.

Virtual care: How to accurately measure your child’s height and weight at home

Be prepared for a virtual care visit by learning how to accurately measure your child’s height and weight using supplies you have at home.

Decision making in the NICU

Learn about how families and the health-care team work together to make important decisions about the care of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Crying in newborns

Crying in newborns is part of normal development. Learn how to effectively recognize the different types of cries your newborn baby might have.

Crying: What you can do

Learn about managing your baby's crying. Keeping calm and comforting your baby will often help soothe them.

Vascular access in the NICU

Learn about several types of lines and catheters inserted into a vein that are used for vascular access on a premature baby or ill newborn.

The health-care team in the NICU

Read about the various health-care team members who care for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Sudden unexpected infant death

Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.

Self-efficacy in children

​​Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

Types of community health services

There are many different types of community health services that are available to help you and your child.

Bath time for newborn babies

How to effectively make bath time easier for your newborn. Information on giving a newborn baby a sponge bath is provided, as well as safety tips.

Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)

A BRUE is a brief event occurring in an infant younger than 1 year of age that may involve a change in breathing, colour, tone and responsiveness. Learn about what a BRUE is and when investigations may be considered.

Vision in the first year

Learn about the development of a baby's vision in the first year of life, including the development of spatial perception and depth perception.

Visiting your brother or sister at the hospital

This page has advice for kids visiting a brother or sister in the hospital.

Resources

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

Routine health care for your baby

Talking with your doctor about your child

Parents with a sick child need open communication with the health-care team. Learn tips when talking with the doctor about your child.

The health-care team: Who will be taking care of your child on the day of surgery?

When your child comes to the hospital for surgery, you will meet many different members of the health-care team. Learn about the role each of these people play in your child’s care. 

What to do in the days before your child's surgery

There are certain things that you will need to do to prepare to come to the hospital on the day of your child’s surgery. Review the checklists in this article to help you and your child get ready for surgery. 

What to do if your child gets sick before surgery

If your child becomes sick before surgery, the surgery may need to be rescheduled. Learn about why it is important that your child is well before surgery. 

Temperament in your baby and child

Read about different characteristics and types of temperament and how you can match your parenting approach to your child’s behavioural style.

Sensory development and suggestions for babies: The first 18 months

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.

Prematurity: Overview

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