Some babies are premature, others are born with a condition that may make their life different in some ways, at least for a time. These babies need special care in hospital.

A special care nursery (SCN) is where newborn babies can be cared for by specially trained staff. Your baby should get stronger while they are in an SCN.

Special diets for kids may be due to metabolic conditions, allergies or your beliefs. Here are tips on how to give your child the nutrients they need.

Helpful tips for managing children with special needs in child care service.

If your baby is moving from the NICU to the special care nursery, it helps to know what to expect. Read how special care nursery is different from the NICU.

Special education teachers support students with disability or learning or behaviour difficulties. You work with your school to get special education support.

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Congratulations on your miracle baby's graduation from NICU/ SCN

When the lives of children are touched by cancer, we need to call on special skills for coping, supporting and communicating with them.

If your child has a barking cough, hoarse voice and stridor (noisy breathing), they might have croup. Most children with croup don’t need special treatment.