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Babies: How Can You Tell if Your Baby is Ill? [English] Permalink Public

A change in behaviour is often a sign of illness in babies. If your baby is ill, he may cry more or have a change in activity level. Audio available. (English)

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Breech Babies and Hip Joints (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Babies in a breech position are more likely to have loose fitting hip joints. This describes what happens once your baby is born should they be in a breech position. (English) Colour

Brachial Plexus Injury in Babies (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information and exercises for babies with brachial plexus injury. The ‘brachial plexus’ is the name given to a group of five large nerves that connect from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Together, they give movement and feeling to the arm. (English) Colour

Flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly): Treatment with a corrective helmet [English] Permalink Public

Plagiocephaly (say: play-gee-o-SEFF-ah-lee) is asymmetry (unevenness) in the shape of a baby's skull. It is also known as "baby flat-head." (English)

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Tummy Time [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet on tummy time, when you lay your baby on the stomach or side when he or she is awake. This prevents your baby from developing a flat area on its head and helps build muscle strength, supporting your baby's overall development. (English) Colour

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Early Motor Screening Program [English] Permalink Public

The Early Motor Screening program is a provincial selective screening program that aims to identify babies who may develop motor conditions. This factsheet shares information about the Early Motor Screening Program at Sunny Hill Health Centre. (English) Colour

Positional Foot Deformity: Foot Turned Down and Inward [English] Permalink Public

This is a common foot condition in newborn babies. It usually happens when the baby does not have enough room in the womb to move its feet. When the baby is born, one or both of its feet might be pointing down and turning inwards. However, the foot is not fixed in this position. It can be gently moved into a normal position. This condition is also called Positional Club Foot or Positional Talipes Equinovarus. (English) Colour

Positional Foot Deformity: Foot Turned Upwards to the Shin [English] Permalink Public

This is a common foot condition in newborn babies. It usually happens when the baby does not have enough room in the womb to move its feet. When the baby is born, one or both of its feet is pushed up towards the shin and the front half of the foot is turned outwards. However, the foot is not fixed in this position. It can be gently moved into a normal position. (English) Colour

Febrile Seizures - Convulsions Caused by Fever (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Your child has reacted strongly to a fever by having a seizure. This information explains what to do if your child has a febrile seizure. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Cast Care: Arm or Leg Cast (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on cast care, signs of a problem with your child's cast, and when to see a health care professional. Audio and Video available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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