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… Crying Child That Is Not Acting Normally On this page: Overview Overview Crying is a child's first way of communicating. Parents and caregivers become better over time at identifying their child's cry. Along with crying, a child may not act normally …
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Child Safety: Air Pollution On this page: Overview Overview Children's lungs are especially sensitive to the harmful … relative to their weight. Use care when you take your young child outdoors, especially for physical activities. When …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Here are … how to brush his or her own teeth at about age 3. Children should be brushing their own teeth morning and night by age …
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… Quick Tips: Getting Active as a Family On this page: Get started Health … whole family is involved in physical activities together, children learn that being active is fun and makes you feel … a safe backpack, stroller, or bike trailer so that smaller children can be included in family activities. Walking When …
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Get Regular Exercise for Mental Health On this page: … activities are safe for you. How hard and how often you should exercise. What your goals should be. These may change as you get into better shape. …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Related … are the best way to help protect you or your child from getting certain diseases that can be spread to other people … into their arm, so that the mouth stays covered. Children should wash their hands each time they use the toilet and …
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… Keeping your child safe Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview Potential hazards are everywhere and children don’t always recognize dangerous situations. … Resources to help you proactively prevent your child from getting injured or falling ill: Thinking about child safety …
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Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) On this page: Overview … each day. Babies 7–12 months old need 80 mcg DFE each day. Children 1–3 years old need 150 mcg DFE each day. Children … So experts say that all women who are able to get pregnant should take a daily supplement that has at least 400 mcg of …
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… Quick Tips: Getting Active at Home On this page: Get started Related … into the stretch , relax, and don't push or bounce. You should feel a stretch, but not pain, in the muscle. Exhale … Rake leaves or shovel snow. Dance. Play actively with your children. Vigorous aerobic activities you can do from home: …
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… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview … already active, ask your doctor if there is anything you should change to stay safe as your body and health change. … already active, ask your doctor if there is anything you should change to stay safe as your body and health change. …