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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… or dry mouth Difficulty swallowing Fatigue, malaise Heat rash, heat edema (swelling) Decreased urine output Increased … and young children include: Peeing less Fewer than 4 wet diapers in 24 hours in infants (0-1 year) Fewer than 3 wet diapers in 24 hours in children (1-5 years) Peeing little, …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… milk if they’re growing well and have enough wet and soiled diapers. It’s normal for your baby to lose weight for a few … by 2 weeks and growing well. The number of wet and soiled diapers your baby has will change each day for the first week. The following table shows the number of diapers your baby may have each day, on average. The number …

Roseola

… hours after your child’s fever has gone away, the roseola rash develops. You will see small pink or red dots on your child’s neck, chest, and body. The rash may last for up to 2 days. One of the key features of … Keep clothing light, just a shirt and shorts or a diaper Treating the fever. Your child should rest in bed …

Shigellosis

… not carefully washed after using the bathroom or changing a diaper, and then preparing food and drinks or caring for … and water, especially after visiting the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more … for children who are not fully toilet-trained, children in diapers, and those who have diarrhea Dispose of dirty …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… lives carry germs. Wiping your child’s nose or changing a diaper is a common way to get germs on your hands. You … including breastfeeding Give a child medicine Change a diaper Floss your teeth Insert or remove contact lenses Wash your hands after you: Change a diaper Take care of a sick child Wipe your child’s nose or …

Toilet learning

… Later, try putting your child on the toilet after a diaper change. Next, put your child on the toilet or potty … if needed and start up again Should I keep my child in diapers while they are toilet learning? Some children learn … bowel movements on the toilet, allow them to go in their diaper to prevent constipation. Children differ in their …

Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

… should wash their hands thoroughly after changing diapers. What are the benefits of the rotavirus vaccine? The … have diarrhea, crankiness, stomach pain, gas or an itchy rash after immunization. In some countries outside of … stools of an infected child. This can happen when handling diapers. Washing your hands often with soap and water is the …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… milk or formula than usual. Put a towel, sheet or diaper in between you and your infant during feeding times. … day or at night Have your infant or young child wear only a diaper to bed. This may help them stay cool and feel more … other options for bedwetting such as nighttime pull-up diapers, using a towel on top of the mattress, or using a …

Salmonellosis

… wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper Some domestic animals and pets, such as chicks, …

Hand foot and mouth disease

… 20 seconds. This is especially important after changing a diaper or using the toilet. To prevent the spread of …