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… energy and wants to explore everything Can feed themselves using fingers or a spoon May climb out of the crib Walks … your child: Uses 2 or 3-word sentences Asks for help using words or actions Can count and use new words … a specific gender Shows an increased attention span Solves problems by trial and error Participates in group activities …
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… be asleep to do this test. Sounds are presented to the ears using small earphones. Small sensors are placed on the … in their environment. Your baby is taught to turn to sounds using toys that light up Conditioned Play Audiometry This … fluid in the middle ear. This test can also detect other problems of the middle ear Otoacoustic Emissions (called …
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… can last longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with fifth …
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… to help you properly maintain water quality by identifying problems, knowing which chemicals to add, and knowing how … and decks clean. Always shower or bathe with soap before using a hot tub or pool. This helps keep the water free of … access to prevent drowning. Access can be restricted by using a fence or lockable gate. Cover and lock your hot tub …
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… Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and … connections that are close by Lack of accessible, safe housing and transportation Behavioural factors: Inappropriate footwear or clothing Climbing ladders or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety …
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… sleep. Healthy babies and newborns do not choke or have any problems from sleeping on their backs. When your baby can … . Put the crib together using the manufacturer’s instructions, and do not change the …
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… within the family. Family caregivers may have personal problems including financial, mental health or substance …
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… infant formula at most grocery stores and pharmacies. When using formula, remember to: Follow the instructions on the … You can also make liquid concentrate or powdered formula using bottled water with an unopened seal. If you’re not …
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… all chemicals are within the recommended range prior to using your pool or hot tub. Disinfectants kill germs. … is so important. Always shower or bathe with soap before using a hot tub or pool. This will help to avoid the … and clean your hot tub or pool if any of the following problems occur: Complaints of eye, ear or skin irritations …
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… such as toxoplasmosis, listeriosis or hepatitis E. Avoid using bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol®) to treat … that lasts a long time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink eye Skin rash Joint and muscle pain For …
