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Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or Aspirin)

Your child needs to take the medicine called ASA (acetylsalicylic acid). This information sheet explains what ASA does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.

Acetylcysteine

Your child needs to take the medicine called acetylcysteine. This information sheet explains what acetylcysteine does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Acetaminophen

Your child needs to take the medicine called acetaminophen (Tylenol or Tempra). This information sheet explains what acetaminophen does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

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.

Going home from the NICU

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.

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.

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.

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborns

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborn babies.

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.

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.

Infections and the premature baby

A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and treatment

Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when the kidneys are not working properly.

Nephrotic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It presents as a group of symptoms, which occur together in the body and include the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine and edema (swelling).

Peritoneal dialysis for a child

Learn what is involved in peritoneal dialysis and how it can benefit your child.

Hemodialysis: Using an AV graft or AV fistula for ease of access

Learn about the two main options to create a vein or artery that is easy to use for your child's hemodialysis.

Dialysis options: How they compare

Use this quick reference guide to help you decide between home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or in-hospital dialysis.

In-hospital hemodialysis

Find out what is involved in in-hospital hemodialysis and its benefits.

Hemodialysis

Learn how hemodialysis removes waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail.

CPR in a child (from age 1 to puberty)

CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).

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.

Clinical trials and your child

Here are some things to think about if you have been invited to enroll your child in a clinical trial.

Caring for yourself when your child is ill

Read about coping with the challenges of taking care of a child who is ill. These challenges can have a huge impact on the relationship between parents.

Cuts and scrapes in children: First aid

Learn how to treat cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries in children.

Getting help when your child is in hospital

Coping with your child's illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.