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… Playground Safety On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Playgrounds are fun places, but … material. Know what activities are safe at different ages. Closely supervise children younger than age 5. Have …
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… Infant Crying On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Crying is your baby's first way … type of crying in a baby between 3 weeks and 3 months of age is called colic. Although it is upsetting for parents …
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… Separation Anxiety: Helping Your Child On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Separation anxiety (also called … separation protest) usually starts around 9 months of age, peaks near 15 months of age, and starts to fade …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started Related Information Getting Started Here are some tips for … of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Teach your child not to swallow the …
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… Breath-Holding Spells On this page: Related Information What are breath-holding … spells can occur in children 6 months through 6 years of age. They are most common from 1 to 3 years of age. Some …
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… Prediabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … Setting a Goal to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Medicines Related Information What is … diabetes, you have a greater chance of getting the disease. Age. The risk for getting prediabetes and type 2 diabetes …
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… Using Vaporizers and Humidifiers On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Humidifiers and vaporizers add … gets too close to the device. Related Information Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger …
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… Preschoolers: Encouraging Independence On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Preschool-age children develop a sense of independence by practicing …
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… Extracting Teeth for Malocclusion Treatment On this page: Related Information Serial extraction is the … or orthodontists consider removing teeth because after age 8, the space for a child's teeth (arch length) doesn't …
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… Decongestants On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Decongestants may help shrink … Decongestants are not recommended for children younger than age 6. If your child's doctor tells you to give a medicine, …
