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… A parent's arms are not strong enough to hold and protect a baby during a crash. Many children who are not restrained die because they are torn … been in an crash or misused, it may not fully protect your baby. Visit the Child Car Seat Safety web page at …
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… is a problem with the skull that causes a baby's head to be oddly shaped. In rare cases it causes pressure on the baby's brain, which can cause damage. It is also called … damage and can make the baby develop more slowly than other children. How is it diagnosed? You or your doctor may notice …
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… does not respond, follow these steps. Adults and older children who have reached puberty For an adult or an older … Babies and young children until the age of puberty For a baby or young child who has not reached puberty: Start CPR. … help arrives or the child is breathing normally. For a baby younger than 1 year Kneel or stand next to the baby …
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… to prevent more serious skin problems. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Insect Bites and Stings and … to prevent more serious skin problems. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Insect Bites and Stings and …
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… CPR Basics What to do Recommendations for: Adults and older children who have reached puberty Young children until the … a picture of hand placement for chest compressions on a baby .) How do you give chest compressions? Use the heel of … Press the chest down at least one-third of the depth of the baby's chest. If you are trained in CPR, how many …
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… It can affect all areas of your child's life. Many children who have asthma miss school days. When this … Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Lora J. Stewart MD - Allergy and Immunology Current as of: November 14, 2022 … & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Lora J. Stewart MD - Allergy and Immunology This information does not replace the …
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… both feet are involved. Although clubfoot is painless in a baby, treatment should begin immediately. Clubfoot can cause … problems as the child grows. But with early treatment most children born with clubfoot are able to lead a normal life. … cases, clubfoot is just the result of the position of the baby while it is developing in the mother's womb (postural …
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… If a crib doesn't meet current safety standards, your baby may be injured. A properly constructed crib has: Less … are not safe. Visit the Government of Canada's web page on baby product safety at … in a crib The crib is the one place where babies and young children are regularly left unsupervised. So it's important …
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… it? Doctors don't know what all of the causes are. But your baby may be more likely to have a cleft lip if: You use … radiation or infections while you're pregnant. You or your baby's father have a family history of cleft lip. It's … is affected by cleft lip, surgery may help fix it. Some children may need other treatment, such as speech therapy, …
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… okay if it takes longer than 2 days, especially if your baby is feeding well and seems comfortable. Breastfed babies … as every feeding. Constipation is likely to occur when a baby switches from breast milk to formula. This is even more … there are many "normal" patterns for bowel movements in children. Some children may seem to have trouble passing a …
