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… Breastfeeding: Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Overview … to wean. Gradual weaning happens over time. It lets your baby have more control over when to stop breastfeeding. … your preferences, why you plan to wean, and how often your baby breastfeeds. Gradual weaning One way to let a baby
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… Breastfeeding a Sick Baby On this page: Overview Overview Your baby may have signs of a minor illness , such as cold … diarrhea. If so, it's best to keep breastfeeding. If your baby is too sick to breastfeed, try cup-feeding. With this …
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… 2 bowel movements a day. By the end of the first week, your baby may have as many as 5 to 10 a day. Your baby may pass a stool after each feeding. The number of bowel movements may go down as your baby eats more and matures during that first month. By …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If the baby can cough or make sounds, let the baby cough to try to get the object out. If you are worried about the baby's breathing, call 9-1-1 . WARNING: Do not begin the …
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… first few days after birth, you may have to wake a sleepy baby to feed. During the first 2 weeks, babies breastfeed at … 2 months, most babies have a set feeding routine. But your baby's routine may change at times, such as during growth spurts when your baby may be hungry more often. At around 3 months of age, …
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… Caring for a Baby's Nails On this page: Overview … at birth and grow at different rates. As you bathe your baby, check the length of his or her nails. Trim the nails … beyond his or her fingertips, to prevent scratching. A baby's nails can be clipped or cut. Clip your baby's nails …
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Baby growth and development Last updated February 14, 2025 … make eye contact and recognize your voice. Your baby’s physical development can be rapid. Providing your baby with loving attention and introducing them to new …
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Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care Last updated December 2, 2024 Download PDF: … Chinese If you are about to become a parent, or just had a baby, this handbook is for you. Baby’s Best Chance is a …
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… Safer sleep for my baby English Document English As parents or caregivers, you make many decisions every day to help keep your baby healthy and safe. When it comes to sleep, your baby’s sleep environment is always important – day or night. …
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… Ways to Comfort a Crying Baby On this page: Overview Overview Babies usually cry for a reason. For example, your baby may be letting you know they're hungry, tired, too hot … change. Over time, you'll learn the difference in your baby's cries. Then you can take care of your baby's needs, …