Feeding tube supplies and accessories are being upgraded to a new global standard called ENFit. Find out what you need to know about how the new supplies differ from the existing ones.
Poor air quality can affect your child’s health and may worsen conditions such as asthma. Learn how to reduce exposure and when to seek medical attention.
AboutKidsHealth is excited to celebrate SickKids 150th Birthday. From humble beginnings to becoming a global leader in paediatric health care, we have achieved so much together. We are thrilled to celebrate SickKids' rich legacy of care, research and learning. Learn more about our history.
Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.
Children with chronic health issues may be more likely to be bullied and also have parents that are overprotective. Learn what you can do to deal with these issues.
Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.
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Learn about the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.
This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and is designed to help you learn how to better manage and live with your sickle cell pain.
Learn about cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed or pot) and find out about the short- and long-term effects of using it recreationally.
Learn how to give feeds and medication with ENFit supplies and how to properly clean and care for the supplies.
Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.
This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and their caregivers. It is designed to help teens learn how to better manage and live with sickle cell pain.
Learn about the different settings on a CPAP device.
Learn about Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe type of genetic epilepsy in children.
Your child's tracheostomy tube and ties will need to be changed regularly to keep everything clean. Find out more about how to perform these procedures at home.
Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.
Learn about what is involved in changing a baby's diaper.
Learn how to treat and prevent nosebleeds in children.
A spinal brace is worn over a cotton undershirt. Learn about making stockinette undershirts.
Find out which feeding supplies you will need to buy for your child, where you can buy them and what kind of funding is available for buying feeding tube supplies.
Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.
Optimizing your child’s asthma management can help them lead a normal, healthy life. Learn about asthma triggers, exercising with asthma, and asthma management at school.
