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  • VP Shunts for Parents


    A VP shunt is a small plastic tube that helps drain extra cerebrospinal fluid from the brain. Most VP shunts are placed to treat hydrocephalus.

  • Breastfeeding FAQs: Safely Storing Breast Milk for Parents


    Here are answers to some common questions about how to keep breast milk and how to clean and sterilize supplies, from bottles to nipples to breast pump parts.

  • Hydrocephalus for Parents


    Often called "water on the brain," hydrocephalus can cause babies' and young children's heads to swell to make room for excess cerebrospinal fluid. Learn how this condition is managed.

  • Breastfeeding FAQs: Your Eating and Drinking Habits for Parents


    Here are answers to some common questions about what breastfeeding moms should and shouldn't eat and drink.

  • Flat Head Syndrome (Positional Plagiocephaly) for Parents


    Babies can develop a flat spot on the back of their heads, usually from sleeping in the same position too long. Alternating your baby's sleep position and providing lots of "tummy time" can help.

  • Blindness for Kids


    Kids who can't see, or can't see well, learn to live without using their eyes. To learn more about visual impairment and what causes it, read our article for kids.

  • Breastfeeding FAQs: Spitting Up, Gagging, and Biting for Parents


    Here are answers to some common questions about handling spitting up, gagging, and other concerns during breastfeeding.

  • Visual Impairment for Teens


    When one or more parts of the eye or brain that are needed to process images become diseased or damaged, severe or total loss of vision can occur. Read all about visual impairment.

  • Breastfeeding FAQs: Supply and Demand for Parents


    Here are answers to some common questions about your milk supply - from having too much to having too little.

  • Glasses and Contact Lenses for Kids


    Sometimes the different parts of the eye don't work together the way they should. When this happens, people wear glasses or contact lenses. Find out more in this article for kids.