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Social and emotional development in a baby’s first year

Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life. 

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.

Growth in the first year

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.

Assessing babies (from newborns to one year)

Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.

Energy boosting during baby's first year

Sometimes infants do not gain weight at the rate they are supposed to. Find out ways to increase your baby's caloric intake in a healthy manner.

Resources

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

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.

Oral thrush

A summary of the symptoms, causes and treatments of oral thrush, an infection of the mouth most often found in infants during the first year of life. 

Wrist fracture

A wrist fracture requires a full cast or a half cast. Read about broken wrists, treatment, follow up appointments and recovery which can take up to a year.

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.

Physical development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Medical and surgical teams for blood and marrow transplants

Learn about the members of your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT) medical and surgical teams.

Learning to think: The next six months

Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the second six months of a baby's first year. 

Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) for children older than 1 year old

Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) is used to clear mucus from the airways. Learn about the benefits of CPT and the different techniques you can learn to help clear your child’s airways.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Clinic visits and follow-up tests after a kidney transplant

Medical care for your child with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.

Navigating the school environment with celiac disease

Find tips for communicating and collaborating with educators and school staff to create an inclusive and safe learning environment for your child with celiac disease.

Meal planning with changing carbohydrate intakes

Read the story of 13-year-old Sara and how her meal plan with changing carbohydrate intakes works for her.

Torticollis surgery

Torticollis occurs when one of the neck muscles is tighter on one side than the other. Surgery may be needed to treat torticollis if physiotherapy and stretching exercises that are done in the first year of a child’s life are not enough.

Motor development: The next six months

Learn about motor development in the second half of a baby's first year of life. Milestones such as sitting up, standing, and walking are discussed.

Influenza (flu): An overview

This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. Learn about the flu shot and COVID-19, symptoms of flu and flu prevention.

Clinic visits and follow-up tests after a liver transplant