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… Flatfoot (Pes Planus) On this page: Related Information What is flatfoot? … Most children are flat-footed until they are between the ages of 3 and 5 when their longitudinal arch develops …
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… Blocked Tear Ducts On this page: Related Information What is a blocked tear … happen most often in babies, though they may occur at any age. Most of the time, blocked tear ducts in babies clear up …
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… Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most childhood drownings occur … Talk to your doctor before you allow children younger than age 5 to use them. If you allow children in a hot tub or …
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… Melatonin On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Melatonin is a … Insomnia Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Current as of: November 7, 2022 …
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… Acute Bronchitis On this page: Related Information What is bronchitis? … and body aches. Don't give aspirin to anyone younger than age 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious …
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… Nursemaid's Elbow On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is nursemaid's … This injury is especially common in children between ages 2 and 3 years. But it can happen anytime between 6 …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Immunizations save lives. They … toilet and after they blow their nose, especially if drainage gets on their hands. Teach your child to dry their hands …
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… Bottle-Feeding On this page: Overview How to Bottle-Feed When to Feed Your Baby When to Call a Doctor Related Information Overview A lot of people bottle-feed … chest. Stroke the centre of your baby's lower lip to encourage the mouth to open wider. A wide mouth will cover more of …
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… Do not give round, firm foods to children younger than age 4 unless the food is chopped completely. Foods that can … objects, such as: Rubber bands. Coins. Adhesive bandages. Buttons. Beads and other jewellery. Thumbtacks and … least 3 cm (1.25 in.) around or 6 cm (2.25 in.) in length. Related Information Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich …
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… Cleaning Up Diarrhea On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When cleaning up diarrhea, it … Cancer: Home Treatment for Diarrhea Diaper Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Noroviruses …