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… first year Last updated August 13, 2013 For safe seating, your baby needs a chair that's right for his or her age and … sharp corners. Booster seats Booster seats Booster seats are useful when a child grows out of a high chair but is still too small for an adult chair. Booster seats are set on a regular chair and held in place with a safety …
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… affects people over the age of 30. It causes redness on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. Some people get … your rosacea from getting worse. What causes it? Experts are not sure what causes rosacea. They know that something … drinking alcohol may cause symptoms to get worse (flare). What are the symptoms? People with rosacea may have: A …
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… What are kissing bugs? Kissing bugs are wingless insects that areare also called assassin bugs or cone-nosed bugs. Like mosquitoes, kissing bugs feed on blood from animals or people. … for these other signs: The bugs themselves, especially in your mattress or pillow Tiny bloodstains on sheets and …
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… Basics What is kernicterus? Kernicterus is a very rare type of brain damage that occurs in a newborn with … the liver and kidneys, and it leaves the body in urine and stool. During pregnancy, the mother's body removes the extra … liver to get good at removing bilirubin from the blood. If you feed your baby every 2 to 3 hours, mild jaundice will …
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… Overview What is a female condom? Condoms can protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and they … a prescription or a visit to a health professional. Condoms are sold in drugstores and family planning clinics. How well … The female condom provides some protection of the genital area around the opening to the vagina during intercourse. …
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… or in the hospital. Being on expectant management may mean you are advised to stop working, reduce your activity level, or … management with some bedrest (partial bedrest). If you are prescribed partial bedrest If your doctor or midwife …
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… What are breath-holding spells? Breath-holding spells are brief periods when young children stop breathing for up to 1 minute. These …
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… Basics What is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning occurs when you absorb too much lead by breathing or swallowing a … of exposure to small amounts of lead at home, work, or daycare. It can also happen very quickly with exposure to a … prevent it. Treatment cannot reverse any damage that has already occurred. But there are many ways to reduce your …
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… abuse, or neglect. The person who does it may be a caregiver, a family member, a spouse, or a friend. Elder abuse can include: Acts of violence. Examples are: Hitting, kicking, or beating. Pushing, choking, or … paying nursing home or assisted-living facility costs if you are legally responsible to do so. Abandonment. This …
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… What are the most common skin conditions in newborns? It's very … own in a few days or weeks. Here are some of the things you may notice about your baby's skin. It looks like … caused by wearing a wet diaper for a long time. Urine and stool can irritate the skin. Diaper rash can happen when …