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Providing families with reliable, up-to-date health information created in collaboration with child health experts from The Hospital for Sick Children.

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DYK: Constipation can still happen even if a child is having a bowel movement every day. Constipation is a problem that can develop over days, weeks or months. Signs and treatment of #constipation include: ow.ly/Xxzu50W2OVZ #Parenting #ChildHealth

DYK: Constipation can still happen even if a child is having a bowel movement every day.
Constipation is a problem that can develop over days, weeks or months.
Signs and treatment of #constipation include: ow.ly/Xxzu50W2OVZ 
#Parenting #ChildHealth
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Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Learn about the reasons a baby's feeds may need to be supplemented and the different supplementation methods: ow.ly/QqOC50Sgb72 #Breastfeeding #Baby

Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Learn about the reasons a baby's feeds may need to be supplemented and the different supplementation methods: ow.ly/QqOC50Sgb72 #Breastfeeding #Baby
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Yoga is beneficial in our everyday lives to help build strength, relax our body & ease discomfort. If you include a few minutes of yoga as part of your day, you may quickly see positive benefits. Check out these short videos: ow.ly/YMnw50JzrNc #Yoga #Health #Parenting

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Is your child heading off to #camp for the first time? A first sleepover? They may experience homesickness. This is a natural feeling & should be expected when a child stays somewhere else that isn't their home. Suggestions on ways to help comfort them: ow.ly/m87350OBRJK

Is your child heading off to #camp for the first time? A first sleepover? They may experience homesickness. 
This is a natural feeling & should be expected when a child stays somewhere else that isn't their home.
Suggestions on ways to help comfort them: ow.ly/m87350OBRJK
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The chickenpox rash is very itchy. To prevent the urge to scratch, try the following: 🔴 Dress your child in lightweight clothing 🔴 Give your child lukewarm baths to help reduce the itch ➡️Visit this page for more tips: ow.ly/Yk3E50V3BSF #Chickenpox #ChildHealth

The chickenpox rash is very itchy.
To prevent the urge to scratch, try the following:
🔴 Dress your child in lightweight clothing
🔴 Give your child lukewarm baths to help reduce the itch
➡️Visit this page for more tips: ow.ly/Yk3E50V3BSF
#Chickenpox #ChildHealth
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With summer quickly approaching, some kids may be preparing for sleep-away camp. Visit this hub and share information on: ☀️ outdoor safety 🔵 personal hygiene 🍽️ food safety 🩹 first aid ow.ly/bALJ50W4OGs #Parenting #Camp #SummerCamp #Camping

With summer quickly approaching, some kids may be preparing for sleep-away camp. 
Visit this hub and share information on:
☀️ outdoor safety
🔵 personal hygiene
🍽️ food safety
🩹 first aid
ow.ly/bALJ50W4OGs
#Parenting #Camp #SummerCamp #Camping
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Sudden unexpected infant death (previously known as SIDS) is uncommon in newborn babies but can occur at any time in the first year of life. In this video, Dr. Beth will explain 5 important steps you can take to help keep your baby safe when sleeping: youtu.be/RrXkxs3XZ5s

Sudden unexpected infant death (previously known as SIDS) is uncommon in newborn babies but can occur at any time in the first year of life.
In this video, Dr. Beth will explain 5 important steps you can take to help keep your baby safe when sleeping: youtu.be/RrXkxs3XZ5s
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Babies enjoy touching their food and they do not always get everything into their mouths! Visit this page to find out when and how to respond safely to your baby's interest in solid food and feeding cues: ow.ly/WtOV50W4ULV #Parenting #Babies #Nutrition

Babies enjoy touching their food and they do not always get everything into their mouths!
Visit this page to find out when and how to respond safely to your baby's interest in solid food and feeding cues: ow.ly/WtOV50W4ULV
#Parenting #Babies #Nutrition
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The symptoms of #tuberculosis (TB) can be different depending on the age of the child, with children under 5 being more likely to have severe forms of TB, including TB that affects the brain. These are some groups at risk for TB: ow.ly/UqUR50W1674

The symptoms of #tuberculosis (TB) can be different depending on the age of the child, with children under 5 being more likely to have severe forms of TB, including TB that affects the brain.
These are some groups at risk for TB: ow.ly/UqUR50W1674
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Acne affects 85% of #teenagers, some as young as 12, and often continues into adulthood. Watch this #YouTube short to learn how #acne develops and how you can treat it: ow.ly/X2AA50Vb7Ul #Puberty #Acne #Zits #Pimples

Acne affects 85% of #teenagers, some as young as 12, and often continues into adulthood. 
Watch this #YouTube short to learn how #acne develops and how you can treat it: ow.ly/X2AA50Vb7Ul
#Puberty #Acne #Zits #Pimples
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Cycling is a great way to get outdoors and stay active! Learn how you can keep your children and yourself safe while #cycling: aboutkidshealth.ca/healthaz/preve… #KidsAndConcussions #HelmetSafety #Parenting

Cycling is a great way to get outdoors and stay active! Learn how you can keep your children and yourself safe while #cycling: aboutkidshealth.ca/healthaz/preve…
#KidsAndConcussions #HelmetSafety #Parenting
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DYK: Raw shellfish can be stored in the fridge for only 12-24 hours. This page has a helpful guide showing how long different meats can be stored in the fridge or freezer whether they are raw or cooked: ow.ly/xLjy50SimmU #FoodSafety #Cooking

DYK: Raw shellfish can be stored in the fridge for only 12-24 hours. 
This page has a helpful guide showing how long different meats can be stored in the fridge or freezer whether they are raw or cooked: ow.ly/xLjy50SimmU
#FoodSafety #Cooking
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AboutKidsHealth has a teen site with a gender and identity learning hub. Visit the site for resources to answer questions you may have on sex, gender & sexual orientation as well as how to find support and resources when you need them: teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/learninghub/ge… #Pride #PrideMonth

AboutKidsHealth has a teen site with a gender and identity learning hub. 
Visit the site for resources to answer questions you may have on sex, gender & sexual orientation as well as how to find support and resources when you need them: teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/learninghub/ge…
#Pride #PrideMonth
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Gearing up for some travel this summer? If you have someone in the family with food allergies, visit this page to ensure you've checked all of the boxes before heading out on your trip! aboutkidshealth.ca/healthaz/aller… #FoodAllergies #Parenting

Gearing up for some travel this summer?
If you have someone in the family with food allergies, visit this page to ensure you've checked all of the boxes before heading out on your trip! aboutkidshealth.ca/healthaz/aller…
#FoodAllergies #Parenting
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Scabies, a highly infectious skin rash caused by a mite, can be confused with #eczema or #impetigo in children. After the mites burrow into your child's skin, it may take several weeks before #scabies symptoms show. This is the treatment that is available: ow.ly/Etos50ShXXN

Scabies, a highly infectious skin rash caused by a mite, can be confused with #eczema or #impetigo in children.
After the mites burrow into your child's skin, it may take several weeks before #scabies symptoms show.
This is the treatment that is available: ow.ly/Etos50ShXXN
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Positional clubfoot is a common foot condition in newborn babies that can affect one or both feet. The condition may be caused by the baby’s position while they are in the mother’s uterus. Stretches and exercises to help include: ow.ly/MutZ50VVZ4l #ClubFoot

Positional clubfoot is a common foot condition in newborn babies that can affect one or both feet.
The condition may be caused by the baby’s position while they are in the mother’s uterus.
Stretches and exercises to help include: ow.ly/MutZ50VVZ4l
#ClubFoot
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Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize individual sounds in words. Many children begin recognizing the beginning and ending sounds in words by Grade 1. Learn more: ow.ly/tPno50QivyP #PhonologicalAwareness #Learning

Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize individual sounds in words. 
Many children begin recognizing the beginning and ending sounds in words by Grade 1. Learn more: ow.ly/tPno50QivyP #PhonologicalAwareness #Learning