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Pregnancy and dental health

… and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. To prevent passing bacteria to …
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Caffeinated energy drinks

… to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting adequate sleep, and having regular meals and snacks …
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Newborn blood spot card screening

… when your baby’s thyroid or adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. Replacing these hormones can prevent: …
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Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… the rest of the body and their neck muscles are not strong enough to support the weight of their head. During shaking, …
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Head lice

… person has poor personal hygiene or lives in an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and … braid. Having head lice once does not prevent someone from getting them again. Regular checks for head lice can be part … use the wet combing method: Wash and rinse the hair. Apply enough conditioner to cover the whole scalp. The conditioner …
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Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… when they need to take a break from being stimulated. An environment with lots of language is very good for a baby. Talk … Gently touching or massaging your baby’s arms and legs Getting down on the floor so your baby can see your face … baby’s chin to support the head until your baby is strong enough to do it by themselves Rolling up a towel and putting …
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The pregnant traveller

… If your medication requires needles and syringes, take enough for the entire trip and carry a note from a physician … these materials If taking oral medication or insulin, pack enough supplies for the entire trip and keep them in your …
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How to take a temperature Children and adults

… be taken by ear or, if the child is able to sit still long enough, by mouth. The most accurate way to take a … for them to hold the thermometer under their tongue long enough: Carefully place the tip of the thermometer under …
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Sleep related infant death

… pregnancy smoke-free and give your baby a smoke-free environment A baby exposed to second-hand smoke, or whose … baby has a higher risk of SIDS. You know your baby is warm enough when your baby’s head is warm. A baby’s hands and …
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Your childs feelings

… of the people, emotions expressed around them, and the environment they live in. Children have the same feelings as … world depends on their sense of self-esteem. Create an environment to help your child’s self-esteem and confidence … put on. Let them do it themselves Plan your activities with enough time for your child to do some things for themselves. …