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… Your child's development from birth to 3 years Last updated … Spanish Document Vietnamese Your child’s experiences in the early months and years of life affect their health and … to your health care provider. From birth to 3 months, your baby: Recognizes parents’ voices, right from birth Discovers …
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… Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … and play As a parent, you are the first to play with your baby. Playing with your baby helps you build a strong … and the sounds of your voice as you read. It is never too early to start reading to your child. Speaking and reading …
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… a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 … and alert before offering them food Do not prop or leave a baby alone with a bottle. The liquid can come out too fast … are age appropriate Be extra watchful at parties and holidays when balloons or small toys may be around How can I be …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, … my child to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give … appetite. It’s normal for your child to eat more on some days than others. Your child’s appetite can be affected by …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 … A regular routine of meals and snacks is important for your child’s growth and development. Offer your child 3 … children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby …
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… and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … called cluster feeding. This often happens in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, … decide how long to feed for. Start feeding when they show early signs of hunger and stop when they show signs of …
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… they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … babies usually sleep for 3 or 4 hours at a time. In the early months, most babies wake up several times at night for …
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… about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … It is important to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can receive any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not …
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… of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my … development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision concerns need to be corrected at …
