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… Feeding Your Infant On this page: Overview Overview From … first 6 months and continuing to breastfeed for up to two years and beyond. footnote 1 Breast milk is the ideal food … cow's milk to no more than 3 cups (750 mL) per day for children 9 to 24 months old. If you are not breastfeeding …
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… Amblyopia On this page: Conditions Basics … whether your child has trouble reading, seeing the board in school, or watching TV. The Canadian Paediatric Society … eyes (strabismus), and defects in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of age. footnote 1 If you have …
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… Vegetarian Diets On this page: Overview Eating a Healthy Diet Vegetarian Diets for Children and Teens Overview … your baby. footnote 1 Young children Children ages 1 to 2 years need extra fat for brain and nerve development. If you …
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… Earwax On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … ranges in colour from light to dark brown or orange. In children, earwax is usually softer and lighter than the … problem No Earwax problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) On this page: … down from parent to child (inherited). If one of your children has VUR, you may want to ask your doctor if your … of VUR usually go away completely by the time a child is 5 years old. With VUR, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are …
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… Adolescents Develop More Mature Ways of Thinking On this page: Overview Overview Adolescent … about current issues and modern dilemmas. Be involved in schoolwork by talking to his or her teachers or volunteering … Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Healthy …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview Overview Protecting your … along with other injuries from a fall. Protecting young children Toddlers and young children like to explore, climb, … Injury, Age 3 and Younger Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Playground Safety …
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… Pink Eye On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … by a virus, the person can usually return to daycare, school, or work when symptoms start to improve. This most … to. The baby is hard to wake up. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… and development Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview As children enter adolescence, they go through big changes. … Learn advice to help you and your child navigate the teenage years. Development milestones Read about what to expect as …
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… Rectal Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Pinworms are the most common cause of anal itching in children. An infection you get from an animal is called a … problem No Rectal problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …