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… Babies' teeth usually start coming in around six months of age. Baby teeth are very important and your baby needs your … your baby's teeth. When your child is three years of age, increase the amount of fluoride toothpaste to a small … when he is very young, and brush with them when they are older. Healthy food helps build strong teeth, avoid sugary …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started Getting Started … of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Teach your child not to swallow the … these tablets at most drugstores. If your child age 6 or older has cavities, ask the dentist if your child should try …
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… Tay-Sachs Disease On this page: Conditions Basics … build up in the nerve cells of the brain and cause damage. There are three forms of Tay-Sachs: Infantile … Juvenile Tay-Sachs. This affects children ages 2 and older and progresses more slowly than the infantile form. …
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… Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip On this page: … and look and listen for signs of a problem. If your baby is older, your doctor may diagnose developmental dysplasia of … normally. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Health …
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… Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines On this page: Overview Overview The … on most, if not all days of the week. Don't smoke. Manage other health problems. Statins You and your doctor can … and any of the following is true: You are age 40 or older. You are age 30 or older and have had diabetes for …
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… Prone Buttocks Squeeze On this page: Overview Overview This exercise … Information Back Problems and Injuries Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Low Back Pain: Exercises to Reduce Pain …
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… Child Safety: Bathing On this page: Overview Overview Many drowning and … a baby or young child is safe when left alone or with an older sibling while supported by these devices. Install … after the bath. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years …
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… Hypothyroidism On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … that can help you feel like yourself again. People of any age can get hypothyroidism, but older adults are more likely to get it. Women age 60 and …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children On this page: … eating. They may not sleep well or grow as expected. An older child or teen may have the same symptoms as an adult. …
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… Phototherapy for Eczema On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … In some cases it may be used to treat severe symptoms in older children. How Well It Works Phototherapy with … Exposure to UV light may result in skin cancer. Skin damage. Exposure to UV light can cause sunburn and early aging …