Infant and Toddler Health Links and other Useful Stuff for Parents

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I have provided links to reputable websites that I believe offer valuable information to parents, including the recognized authority pediatric sites for different countries.

International Child Health Sites

The following links are for the main site giving information on infant and toddler health in particular countries.

New Zealand - Kids Health
KidsHealth is a child and youth health information website to support parents and health professionals. The site is a joint initiative between the Starship Foundation and the Paediatric Society of New Zealand

Australia - Royal Children's Hospital
Helpful information for parents and families on child health topics from the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Fact sheets on common conditions are included.

United States - American Academy of Pediatrics
Parenting Corner of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) which has useful resources and information on children for parents.

Canada - Caring for Kids
Caring for Kids is part of the Canadian Pediatric Society webiste and provides bilingual child health information for parents as well as other useful resources.

United Kingdom- Great Ormond St
Information on diseases and other health advice for parents from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the Institute of Child Health, London.

General Health Sites

These sites do not relate specifically to infant or toddler health but do have relevant health information for children.

Best Treatments
A website that provides the up-to-date research evidence for current treatments, including operations.


Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC provides public health information, including information on diseases and their prevention and other public health initiatives.

MedLine Plus
The MedLine Plus site is provided by the National Institute of Health. It delivers easy to understand health information for patients, families and friends.

Other Sites that May Be of Interest

These sites contain other information that may be useful to parents and families.

Love Your Baby - provides breastfeeding mothers with information and guidance in caring for their babies. In an effort to help mothers prevail over the challenges related to breastfeeding, loveyourbaby.com is now offering Breastfeeding Online Services.

The Child Health Site - click on this link to go to the Child Health site and then click on the Blue Button. It's free for you to click but you will be providing funds (through sponsorship) to help children in poorer countries. The button on the right is just an example. You need to click on the link above.

All About Toddlers - Toddlers Practical Information And Parenting Advice - Practical information on the parenting of toddlers. Tips and advice given from an actual parent of a toddler. Real experiences shared.

GendersInX - An Encouraging Support for People with Congenital Gender Variations
Our support forum encourages all including parents of children with Turner's Syndrome, Klinefelter's Syndrome, Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and 5-Alpha Reductase. We are run by those who themselves have the conditions mentioned. We believe in positive reinforcement for a better education.
Also see ParentsInX.org
The Online Community for Parents. Connecting Families with Congenital Gender Variations in Children or thier Parents.

Brilliant Breastfeeding - The goal of this site is to empower women to make informed decisions about breastfeeding. A sample of topics include: alcohol & smoking, travel, criticism, and nutrition.

Safety Smart Kids - At last, a web site that can make a difference in home safety for children. A new approach that can improve safety for kids. Protect your kids and teach them to protect themselves.

Get more info on NaturalEco Organics - Organic, natural and chemical-free products for a safe, healthy journey for Mom and Baby, from pregnancy to baby's nursery.

A to Z BabyGuide - a parents guide to parenthood. This new site has a greatbabyname resource, including a comprehensive list of Maori baby names.

Home Heating Systems and Solutions - a site full of great information on having a warm house which is just what your baby needs.

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