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Taking a Baby's Temperature
Most healthcare providers advise taking a baby's temperature rectally, by placing a thermometer in the baby's anus. This method is accurate and gives a quick reading of the baby's internal temperature.
Learn MoreTaking Care of Your Breast Pump and Collection Kit
It's important to keep your breast pump and all its parts clean and sterilized to keep your baby safe from breastmilk contamination. Here's what you need to know.
Learn MoreTaking Your Baby Home
Your baby is finally ready to come home. Turn your nervous energy into positive action. Make a checklist for what you and your baby need before leaving the hospital so that you can create a safe home environment. Here's a list of items to get you started.
Learn MoreTarsal Coalition
Tarsal coalition occurs when there is an abnormal connection between the bones in the back of the foot (tarsal bones). There may be no symptoms, but often some develop in the early teens or as a young adult.
Learn MoreTeens and Diabetes Mellitus
Detailed information on special considerations for teens with diabetes.
Learn MoreTeething
A baby's first tooth often appears between 5 and 7 months of age. Some babies get their first tooth a little earlier and others a little later. Here's what you need to know.
Learn MoreTelevision and Children
Many children watch too much digital media, which includes TV, the internet, and smart devices. Learn why too much screen time is not good for kids--and how to set limits and establish good viewing habits.
Learn MoreTemper Tantrums
Temper tantrums are a normal part of childhood development. They often happen only with a parent. They are a way for the child to communicate his or her feelings. Read on to learn more.
Learn MoreTennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) is a painful inflammation of the bony bump on the outside of your elbow.
Learn MoreTennis Elbow in Children
Tennis elbow is a repetitive stress injury. It happens when the muscles and tendons in the elbow area are torn or damaged. Read on to learn what to do if your child
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.