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… Bonding With Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview … and comfort. This emotional bond is critical for your baby so that he or she has a strong foundation on which to … can help create and strengthen the emotional bond with your baby. Make frequent eye contact. For example, make eye …
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… Breastfeeding: Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Overview … to wean. Gradual weaning happens over time. It lets your baby have more control over when to stop breastfeeding. … your preferences, why you plan to wean, and how often your baby breastfeeds. Gradual weaning One way to let a baby
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… Breastfeeding a Sick Baby On this page: Overview Overview Your baby may have signs of a minor illness , such as cold … diarrhea. If so, it's best to keep breastfeeding. If your baby is too sick to breastfeed, try cup-feeding. With this …
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… 2 bowel movements a day. By the end of the first week, your baby may have as many as 5 to 10 a day. Your baby may pass a stool after each feeding. The number of bowel movements may go down as your baby eats more and matures during that first month. By …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If the baby can cough or make sounds, let the baby cough to try to get the object out. If you are worried about the baby's breathing, call 9-1-1 . WARNING: Do not begin the …
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… first few days after birth, you may have to wake a sleepy baby to feed. During the first 2 weeks, babies breastfeed at … 2 months, most babies have a set feeding routine. But your baby's routine may change at times, such as during growth spurts when your baby may be hungry more often. At around 3 months of age, …
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Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers Last updated August … Cold exposure: What increases your risk of injury? … Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers …
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Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care Last updated December 2, 2024 Download PDF: … Chinese | Farsi | French | Punjabi | Spanish | Tagalog Baby Safety English | Arabic | Chinese | Farsi | French | Punjabi …
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… Child Safety: Strollers and Shopping Carts On this page: Overview … You may start using a stroller as soon as your baby is born and can keep using one well into early … have a space for older children to sit or stand behind a baby. A heavier child could tip the stroller over. Shopping …
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… Caring for a Baby's Nails On this page: Overview … at birth and grow at different rates. As you bathe your baby, check the length of his or her nails. Trim the nails … beyond his or her fingertips, to prevent scratching. A baby's nails can be clipped or cut. Clip your baby's nails …