Family Resources: Health Library

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric care facility. Please use our A-Z listing below to find information about the disease, condition, procedure or test you need.

Is Organic Food Right for Your Baby?

Should your baby “go organic?” Learn about the pros and cons, and how to make your own organic baby food.

12 Weeks to a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

Heart disease is a killer, but you can do plenty to reduce your risk and prolong your life. Research shows that making lifestyle changes can decrease your risk of heart disease and help you control it if you already have it.

3 Proven Ways to Protect Your Pregnancy

Every day before and leading up to your pregnancy, you took care to treat your body right. Find out what 3 strategies you employed then work now that you’re expecting.

5 Home Safety Threats You Might Overlook

For safety's sake, look through your home often. Keep an eye out for not-so-obvious hazards.

6 Ways to Master Your Job Search

Being out of work is always a frustrating situation. There are some specific strategies to help you rise above other job candidates.

8 Mistakes Heart Patients Make

The way you respond to a heart attack can make a profound difference in what happens to you in the future.

911 Basics: Responding to a Heart Attack

Chest pain could be simple indigestion or a heart attack. Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack, and knowing how to respond, could save a life. The following guidelines can help you make the right decisions and take the right steps when seconds count.

A Checklist to Help You Spot Hearing Loss

Your newborn’s hearing will be tested before leaving the hospital. But how can you spot hearing problems once you bring baby home? Use this checklist to help identify red flags throughout the first year.

A Child's First Dental Visit Fact Sheet

You can take your child at a younger age, but experts recommend taking your child by about 12 months at the latest. The dentist can provide or recommend preventative information regarding baby bottle tooth decay, infant feeding practices, mouth cleaning, teething, pacifier habits, and finger-sucking. habits.

A Common Plastic Comes Under Scrutiny

Polycarbonate plastic is durable, impact-resistant, and clear. It is widely used in food and drink containers, but research has raised concerns over its health effects.

A Daily Drop of Vitamin D

Babies drink lots of milk, so they should build strong bones, right? Well not if they’re not getting enough vitamin D, which is crucial to calcium absorption. And a new government report says most infants don’t get enough vitamin D. Fortunately, this dietary deficiency is easy to prevent.

A Fruity Way to End the Meal

Naval oranges, ripe strawberries, and sliced bananas are served with a yogurt-ginger sauce.