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Caregiving: Fingernail Care On this page: Overview Related … Remember that nails tend to get harder with age, and the skin on the hands can become thin and dry. So offer the … Remember that nails tend to get harder with age, and the skin on the hands can become thin and dry. So offer the …
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… against the hepatitis B virus. It is provided free to babies as part of their routine immunizations. The vaccine … hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household member or caregiver with hepatitis B should also get the vaccine at … mother is not infected but who has a household member or a caregiver with hepatitis B would get only the hepatitis B …
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… Suprapubic Catheter Care On this page: Overview Overview A … include a new catheter, syringes, sterile fluid, gloves, skin cleaning supplies, and lubricant. Here are general … include a new catheter, syringes, sterile fluid, gloves, skin cleaning supplies, and lubricant. Here are general …
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… fetus is different. The images we show you may not be your skin colour or your fetus's exact size. But they do tell you … fetus is different. The images we show you may not be your skin colour or your fetus's exact size. But they do tell you …
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… After your infant is discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you may need to take special precautions … After your infant is discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you may need to take special precautions …
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… Choosing Child Care On this page: Overview Beginning Your Search Individual … mother's helper Choose a babysitter or parent's helper by asking friends and other caregivers you trust. You may also … Selecting a group child care provider Begin your search by asking friends and family and using your local library and …
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… baby’s risk of developing food allergy. It is intended for babies at increased risk. What is food allergy? Food allergy … reaction occurs every time they eat that food. About 7% of babies and young children have food allergy. Children can … another food allergy or eczema. Talk to your baby’s health care provider to find out if they are at increased risk of …
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… every 1 to 3 hours during the first 2 months. Wake your newborn every 2 to 3 hours for a feeding during the first … diapers work so well at wicking moisture. Breastfed babies usually have a small stool after every feeding for … appear healthy and happy with good muscle tone, healthy skin, and good colour. Most mothers become more confident …
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… if your baby needs supplementation for a few days. Many babies with special needs can easily learn how to cup-feed. … if your baby needs supplementation for a few days. Many babies with special needs can easily learn how to cup-feed. …
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Babies' cognitive development from 9-12 months Last updated … through play Playing is one of the most important ways that babies learn and develop. Between 6 and 12 months, they're … park! Learn about what else you can expect at this age. … Babies cognitive development from 9-12 months …