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… in an adult or child are different than signs of pain in a baby or toddler . 8 to 10: Severe pain Severe pain 5 to 7: … draining from the area. A fever. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain a baby or toddler is in. Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is …
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… feel like you can't take a deep breath (chest tightness). Children with chest tightness may complain of a stomach … or pollen. It may also help to take certain kinds of allergy medicine. If exercise is a trigger for you, ask your … or pollen. It may also help to take certain kinds of allergy medicine. If exercise is a trigger for you, ask your …
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… shoes, transportation to get to a swimming pool, someone to baby-sit your children, or payment for a program. It’s also important to …
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… Breastfeeding in the proper position will help your baby latch on and breastfeed correctly and make your … delivered vaginally. In any position: Do not bend over your baby when breastfeeding. Bring the baby to you—not you to the baby. Bending over can lead to …
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… Treatment Overview At the end of most pregnancies, the baby's head is near the birth canal (vagina). But sometimes a baby's rear end or feet are near the birth canal. This position is called breech. If your baby stays in this breech position, you will probably need a …
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… on the label . Decongestants are not recommended for children younger than age 6. If your child's doctor tells … for you. Drink extra fluids when you are taking cold and allergy medicines. Don't use decongestant nasal sprays, … for you. Drink extra fluids when you are taking cold and allergy medicines. Don't use decongestant nasal sprays, …
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… history of cataracts may also develop them. Sometimes children are born with cataracts. What causes them? Aging … such as rubella or chickenpox . These may cause the baby to develop a cataract before birth. Exposure to … cases of adult cataracts. If you notice signs that your baby or child may not be seeing well, see your doctor. …
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… When a newborn has respiratory problems, it means that the baby is having trouble breathing. If your baby was born early, the lungs may not be not strong enough … might be caused by an infection, such as pneumonia. Or your baby may just need a little extra time getting used to life …
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… On this page: Overview Overview A baby starts to become aware through sight, touch, taste, … reflexes. One example is the startle reflex. It makes a baby throw out his or her arms and spread the fingers in … By 6 weeks of age, newborn reflexes start to fade, and the baby's strength and coordination improve. By age 3 months, …
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… it? Kernicterus is caused by a high level of bilirubin in a baby's blood. If left untreated, the bilirubin can then … the mother's body removes the extra bilirubin for the baby. After birth, it takes a few days for the newborn's … good at removing bilirubin from the blood. If you feed your baby every 2 to 3 hours, mild jaundice will usually go away …
