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… any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in … loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly how your baby hears by watching their responses to everyday sounds. …
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… Children of all ages: Comforting restraint: Cuddle your baby or child firmly in your lap in a seated position Why? … children can also use books, music players, or hand held video games to distract themselves Why? Research shows that … this is safe and will not cause the baby to associate breastfeeding with pain Why? Breastfeeding comforts your baby. …
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… Child Older Than 1 Year Person Faints Choking While Alone Baby (Younger Than 1 Year) Overview A … the back of a chair and press hard to pop out the object. Baby (Younger Than 1 Year) If the baby can cough or make sounds, let the baby cough to try to …
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… care provider create the best care plan for you and your baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound … It uses sound waves to produce a live image of your baby in the womb that can be seen on a monitor. Ultrasounds … machine detects sound waves that bounce off of the baby and turns them into an image. These images are used to …
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… defects? Congenital heart defects are problems with how a baby's heart forms. "Congenital" means that the heart problem develops before the baby is born or at birth. Most congenital heart defects … when eating and may take longer than expected to finish feeding. Sweating , especially on the head. You may notice …
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… basement, garage, or spare room. General rules Limit TV, video games, and computer time. None for children younger … basement, garage, or spare room. General rules Limit TV, video games, and computer time. None for children younger …
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… parent, you may be tempted to use screens as a soother or babysitter. But stay away from that as best you can. Your … than 2 years: It's best to not turn on the TV, movies, or video games for them at all. Instead, talk to, play with, or … parent, you may be tempted to use screens as a soother or babysitter. But stay away from that as best you can. Your …
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… Manage sensory impairments Fall prevention educational videos Additional resources Assess your risk Older adults … falling. They include: Strength and balance activities with videos and instructions Goal setting information Tracking … on smooth floors like wood Fall prevention educational videos The following videos were developed to provide …
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… Testing For Birth Defects Health and Nutrition Body Changes Baby Development Emotions and Relationships Health Concerns … by all of the things you need to know about having a baby. There is a lot to learn. But you don't have to know … take an active role in managing a health condition. Breastfeeding: Planning Ahead Fitness: Walking for Wellness …
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… rooms, such as the bathroom, and objects. Provide visual cues to time and place, such as calendars, clocks, and … rooms, such as the bathroom, and objects. Provide visual cues to time and place, such as calendars, clocks, and …
