The SickKids Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides care for newborns up to four weeks of age. Find information about life in the NICU, conditions that affect newborns and premature babies and what to expect when leaving the NICU.
Diarrhea causes frequent, loose bowel movements. Read about the causes of diarrhea in babies and children and how to prevent dehydration.
Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.
Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.
Learn about the various skin conditions and birthmarks that can arise in a newborn baby.
Learn about strokes occurring in newborns. Stroke is caused by a blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Stroke occurs as frequently in newborns as in the elderly, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated.
Many antibiotics cause diarrhea. Learn about antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including causes and treatment options.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.
Discover the precautions to take when giving enemas to your child at home in order to relieve constipation.
Diarrhea during cancer treatment may be caused by many things. Find out what can cause diarrhea and ways you can manage it.
Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.
Learn about the importance of routine health care. Also find information about the importance of sleep and physical activity and how much your child should be getting.
Crying in newborns is part of normal development. Learn how to effectively recognize the different types of cries your newborn baby might have.
The toddler years bring new opportunities to support your child and understand the value of patience! Learn about toilet training, managing appetite slumps, handling common health issues and disciplining your child.
Your child needs to take the medicine called irinotecan. This information sheet explains what irinotecan does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Soiling occurs when your child is unable to control a bowel movement. Read about causes of soiling and how to prevent future accidents.
An overview of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) outlining symptoms and treatments, including lifestyle changes that can help.
Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. Learn about causes and treatments of jaundice in newborns.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of hearing loss in babies and toddlers and what happens during the infant hearing screening process.
Learn about newborn nutrition, routine care and everyday health issues as well as some common physical and emotional adjustments to life after pregnancy.
Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cholestyramine. This information sheet explains what cholestyramine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
Learn the signs and causes of recurrent abdominal pain and when to get medical help.
Learn how prebiotics and probiotics help keep your gut healthy and which foods are good sources.
