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.
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.
Learn about various eye conditions that can arise during infancy, such as uncoordinated eyes, crossed eyes, and teary eyes.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature 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.
Learn about the SickKids interprofessional outpatient clinic for newborn babies to assist in the diagnosis and non-operative treatment of DDH.
This page provides recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies aged six weeks, who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU.
Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding with a bottle.
Learn how parents can effectively participate in the care of a baby in the NICU.
After scoliosis surgery, clinic visits are required to ensure proper healing and growth. Learn about the frequency of these visits and what to expect.
Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.
Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.
Learn about what a premature baby needs to eat and how they can get proper nutrition.
Discover the various stages of your baby's nutrition and how to handle issues such as spitting up.
Learn about managing your baby's crying. Keeping calm and comforting your baby will often help soothe them.
Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of neonatal seizures.
Learn about newborn nutrition, routine care and everyday health issues as well as some common physical and emotional adjustments to life after pregnancy.
Discover the physical and behavioural signs that your baby may be ill and learn when to take your baby to a health-care provider.
Babies can feel pain. Learn about ways pain in newborns and babies can be assessed and techniques that can help ease pain.
Learn about your newborn baby's nutritional requirements and how to successfully feed them.
Recommendations for babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU to help improve neurodevelopment at eight months.
Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.
It is important to pay attention to infant mental health, especially for babies with congenital heart disease (CHD). Learn how to read your baby's cues and how you can help your baby achieve their developmental milestones.
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.
