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Quick Tips Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children

… giving OTC medicines to young children. Here are some safety tips for parents and other caregivers. Be careful … a broken seal, or other problems. Check the medicine at home to make sure the colour and smell are normal. Check … to your child unless you've checked with your doctor first. Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl, …

Keeping your child safe

… of different ages and activity levels require different safety precautions. Babies and toddlers require constant … Keep your child safe from hazards they might encounter at home or in the community: Quick tips: Helping your child stay safe and healthy Child safety: Air pollution Child safety: Bicycles and tricycles …

Premature Preterm Infant

… the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Taking Your Baby Home The First Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years Overview What is …

Preventing falls as you age

… Columbia, 1 in 3 older adults experience falls every year. About 10 to 15 percent of these falls result in … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Home safety checklist: Most falls among older adults happen …

Choosing Child Care

… may be a family member or friend, a nanny, an au pair, or a babysitter. Group providers. These providers care for your … people's children. Your child may attend a small or large home daycare, a child care co-operative, or a child care … child care? When choosing child care, consider your child's safety, how much you can afford to pay, and your daily …

Burns and Electric Shock

… Overview Most burns are minor injuries that occur at home or work. It's common to get a minor burn from hot … vessels, nerves, lungs, and eyes. Burns are defined as first-, second-, third-, or fourth-degree, depending on how … a child's life, look for burn hazards. Then use appropriate safety measures to keep things out of a child's reach. Since …

Respiratory Problems Age 11 and Younger

… have several mild infections of the respiratory system each year. Upper respiratory system The upper respiratory system … go away in 4 to 10 days. But sometimes they can be severe. Home treatment can help relieve the child's symptoms. The … illness as a secondary infection . Or it can appear as the first sign of a lower respiratory infection. In babies and …

Growth and Development Newborn

… Overview What kinds of development occur in your baby's first month? Amazing changes are happening in your newborn's … to respond promptly to your baby's cues and to recognize safety issues. Keeping your baby safe You can take steps to … there are a lot of people. Keep your baby safe around the home. For example, use sliding gates in front of stairs. …

Quick Tips Helping Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy

… habits, you can also teach them some basic health and safety habits. Remember that your child learns habits by … time for schoolwork). None for children younger than 2 years footnote 1 One hour or less for children ages 2 to 4 … when they are eating, sleeping, or with their babies. Ask first if it's okay to pet someone's dog, and then let the …