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… Breastfeeding a Sick Baby On this page: Overview Overview Your baby may have signs of a minor illness , such as cold … diarrhea. If so, it's best to keep breastfeeding. If your baby is too sick to breastfeed, try cup-feeding. With this …
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… first few days after birth, you may have to wake a sleepy baby to feed. During the first 2 weeks, babies breastfeed at … 2 months, most babies have a set feeding routine. But your baby's routine may change at times, such as during growth spurts when your baby may be hungry more often. At around 3 months of age, …
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… Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care Last updated December 2, 2024 Download PDF: … of age. Your baby’s development is very important for your child’s future health and well-being. Baby’s Best Chance …
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… Caring for a Baby's Nails On this page: Overview … the nails if they extend beyond his or her fingertips, to prevent scratching. A baby's nails can be clipped or cut. … will not cut the skin. Cut the toenails straight across to prevent ingrown nails. Growth and …
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… Bottle-Feeding: Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Overview … allow the baby to carry the bottle around. This can help prevent injuries if your baby falls. It also can help keep … that could become wrapped around your baby's neck and cause choking. Make changes in the baby's routine, especially the …
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… Baby growth and development Last updated February 14, 2025 … make eye contact and recognize your voice. Your baby’s physical development can be rapid. Providing your … motor growth in newborns Growth and development milestones Children's growth chart Importance of tummy time for babies' …
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… Sun Protection to Prevent Sunburn On this page: Overview … zinc oxide, are usually thick white or coloured cream. They prevent the skin from being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet … covers the back of the neck, and clothing to protect your child's skin. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and lip balm with …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview Related … lead to toxic shock syndrome . Here are some tips to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or …
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… Hemophilia: Preventing Bleeding Episodes On this page: Overview Related … your doctor to make a plan for what to do if you or your child has a bleed. Bleeding in a joint Bleeding into a joint … People who have hemophilia can be active, but they need to prevent injuries and serious bleeding. But you can help …
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… Safer sleep for my baby English Document English As parents or caregivers, you … the bed, the baby lying face down, or the parent or another child rolling onto the baby Make every sleep a safer sleep … Breastfeed or chestfeed as much as possible One way to help prevent sleep-related infant death is by breastfeeding or …
