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… you help your children and yourself sleep well? Help your baby sleep well At night, set up a soothing routine. Give your baby a bath, sing lullabies, read a book, or tell a story. When your baby is getting sleepy, put your baby in his or her crib in …
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… No Mouth problem may be causing sore throat Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting normally. For example, the baby may be much fussier than usual or not want to eat. Yes …
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… is a problem with the skull that causes a baby's head to be oddly shaped. In rare cases it causes … brain, it may cause brain damage, seizures, blindness, and developmental delays . But this severe pressure is rare. … or a support group can help. Growth and Development, Newborn Support Groups and Social …
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… Loud sounds or sudden movements frighten them. An older baby may be afraid of strangers, so be sure to hold him or … Relaxing Your Mind and Body Anesthesia Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, …
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… is usually done soon after birth. When should a baby not be circumcised? If you don't want your baby to be circumcised, he shouldn't be circumcised. … is a decision you make because you want it for your baby. Circumcision may not be safe if your baby is sick or …
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… analysis. Sometimes Klinefelter syndrome is found before a baby is born (prenatally). Genetic tests on cells collected … can be given testosterone, a hormone needed for sexual development. If treatment is started around the age of … able to do things on his own. Genetics Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and …
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… caused by rubbing, moisture, chemicals, or bacteria in the baby's urine or stool; substances in disposable diapers; or … rash often is caused by a well-meaning parent dressing a baby too warmly. But it can happen to any baby in very hot weather. Cold sores . These are sometimes …
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… . Most often they bite their caregivers. Sometimes a young baby bites his or her mother during breastfeeding. From 8 to … punishment. Animal and Human Bites Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, …
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… for children's dental care. Use a soft cloth to clean your baby's gums. Start a few days after birth, and do this until … Plastic flossing tools may be helpful. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, …
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… 1 Year On this page: If your baby is born with Down syndrome , you will likely have many … your doctor may talk with you about concerns like: Growth and development. Children with Down syndrome grow and develop in …
