Crying in newborns is part of normal development. Learn how to effectively recognize the different types of cries your newborn baby might have.
Learn about managing your baby's crying. Keeping calm and comforting your baby will often help soothe them.
Learn about the possible causes of colic and ways to treat it. Colic, though upsetting for you and your baby, often goes away by three or four months of age.
Discover the physical and behavioural signs that your baby may be ill and learn when to take your baby to a health-care provider.
All babies are born relationship ready. Babies are also born with attachment-based behaviours (crying) that cue their caregiver when they are in distress and need them close. Learn how the baby’s cry and the caregiver’s response to the cry develops the attachment relationship.
Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.
Learn about newborn nutrition, routine care and everyday health issues as well as some common physical and emotional adjustments to life after pregnancy.
Diarrhea causes frequent, loose bowel movements. Read about the causes of diarrhea in babies and children and how to prevent dehydration.
Read about the proper sleep time for babies. Learn several ways of avoiding sleep time problems. Several tips to make sleep time easier are included.
Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.
This page provides recommendations to encourage development in babies aged six weeks, who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU, or who require care from a neonatal follow-up clinic.
A hernia is a bulge that develops in the body. Learn about common types of hernias found near the belly or the groin.
Read about neonatal abstinence syndrome. In-depth information regarding the effects of certain drugs and available types of treatment are included.
GERD causes the backwards movement of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Learn how you can help your child manage GERD.
Discusses pain management for common childhood pain and injuries such as ear infections, colic, and injections.
Learn how a baby's system of attachment develops over the first year of life. Attachment will solidify as a baby's memory develops.
Learn about various eye conditions that can arise during infancy, such as uncoordinated eyes, crossed eyes, and teary eyes.
Learn to differentiate between myth and truth concerning children's pain. There are many common misconceptions of pain that should be dispelled.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Helpful tips on holding and dressing a baby. Though they are not as fragile as they look, it is important to handle your baby gently for them to feel safe.
This page provides recommendations to encourage development in babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU, or who require care a neonatal follow-up clinic.
Your child needs to take the medicine called vincristine. This information sheet explains what vincristine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated.
Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies, which vary on the degree of prematurity and the severity and number of any complications.
Learn about some of the common problems your child may have when falling asleep and staying asleep and what you can do to help your child sleep well.
