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… Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood? Decision Point You may want to … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information …
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… Sharing a healthy lifestyle before, during and after pregnancy is important. It’s also helpful if your partner … your baby, including encouraging and assisting with breastfeeding. Talk with your partner about your parenting plans, hopes and dreams - by working together, you …
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… What are immunizations? Immunizations help keep you and your child from getting a disease. They contain medicine … at different ages. This builds the best protection. Don't babies get natural protection from the mother? During the last few weeks of pregnancy, mothers give their babies some protection against …
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… Importance of tummy time for babies' development Last updated August 13, 2013 Tummy time … - is important for babies' healthy development. You can put your baby on the floor, on a safe firm surface, on your lap … me from birth to three Physical development, ages 1 to 12 months … Importance of tummy time for babies development …
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… Sun safety for babies' first year Last updated August 7, 2013 Babies have … on cloudy or overcast days. Here’s some advice to help keep your baby safe from sunburns and eye damage, and reduce the … your baby out of the sun and heat Babies younger than 12 months of age should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Seek …
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… Breastfeeding: Baby's Poor Weight Gain On this page: Overview … decreases from the normal loss of fluid, urine, and stool. Babies also get few calories from early breastfeeding … to 2 hours) usually solves the problem. If it does not, ask your doctor or a lactation consultant for help. Sometimes …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your child has epilepsy , there are many ways to lower his … pads on cribs and beds, and use padded side rails on your older child's bed. But don't use sleep positioners, … to crib sides or slats. They could trap or suffocate your baby. Use car seats and seat belts, and have your child wear …
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… eating disorder. Common ways that teens with diabetes rebel Your teenager may be very mature and assume the right amount of responsibility for their diabetes care. If so, your job as a parent of providing supervision will be fairly … lead to high or low blood sugar emergencies. How to help your teen The teen years can be a hard time for teens with …
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… Safe chairs for babies in the first year Last updated August 13, 2013 For safe seating, your baby needs a chair that's right for his or her age and size, …
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… Toddler's First Steps: A Best Chance Guide to Parenting Your 6-to-36 Month-Old Child Last updated December … (PDF 316 KB) Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care Baby’s Best Chance is a reference … pregnancy, birth and in the parenting of a baby up to six months of age. This guide provides easy-to-read tips on …
