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Supplementation for breastfeeding babies

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.

First aid kit

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Find a list of supplies and medicines to include in a first aid kit. It is recommended that there be an equipped first aid kit in the house and in the car.

Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

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Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.

Nutrition and heart conditions

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Learn about the important role of nutrition. A heart condition can make it hard for kids to get the nutrition they need and may result in failure to thrive.

Breast changes and conditions during lactation

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Read about changes your breasts will go through after childbirth, and various breast complications that can interfere with breastfeeding.

Bleeding: First aid

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An overview of the first aid treatment of bleeding and the prevention of shock.

Burns: First aid

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An overview on how to properly care for your child's burn.

Menstrual suppression

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Menstrual suppression uses medications to make periods more manageable. The following decision aid will help you learn about the options available for menstrual suppression and identify the options that may be best for your child or teen.

Medications, alcohol and cannabis in breastfeeding

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Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.

Tooth injury: First aid

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Read about some of the things you can do if your child has a tooth injury.

Poison: First aid

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Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.

Breastfeeding your hospitalized baby

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You can still work on breastfeeding while your baby is in the hospital. Learn how to prepare for breastfeeding and recognize your baby’s feeding cues.

Recovery position: First aid at home

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An overview of what the recovery position is, when you might need to use it and how to put your child in it.

CPR in a baby (0 to 12 months): First aid

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CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation). Along with hands-on CPR training, this information can help save your baby's life.

Iron

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Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.

Burns

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Burns can lead to permanent scars. Find out how to prevent your child from getting a burn injury and what to do if a burn does occur.

Eye injuries: First aid

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Learn how to properly care for your child's eye injury, discover potential causes and know when to seek medical attention.

Feeding a baby with a heart condition

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Read about feeding a baby with a heart condition. It is best to breastfeed, but if you cannot, you can express your breast milk to keep up your milk volume.

Cuts and scrapes in children: First aid

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

Breastfeeding: Decreasing or stopping your breastmilk production

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Learn how to care for yourself when weaning your baby from breastfeeding and/or pumping. This page includes suggestions on how to remain as comfortable as possible while gradually reducing your milk production to the desired amount.

Animal bites: First aid

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Learn how to properly care for your child if they have been bitten or scratched by an animal.

Safety & the environment

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Information for parents about indoor and outdoor safety, car and travel safety, and poison prevention. Also find first aid resources including information about animal bites, insect bites and sunburns.

Resources

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

Choking: First aid

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An overview of how to help your child when they are choking. Along with hands-on CPR training, this information can help save your child’s life.

Dermatology

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Information about common skin conditions such as eczema, diaper rash, sunburn, warts, head lice, hair loss, birthmarks and more. Also learn about first aid and everyday care so your child can have healthy hair, skin and nails.