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… In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking … cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, … tip with petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) Place your baby on their back with their knees bent Gently insert the …
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… also can cause a fever. Babies younger than 3 months should be seen by a doctor anytime they have a fever. That's … . Immunizations. Teething does not cause fever. If a baby is teething and has a fever, look for other symptoms … she has a fever. Don't let your baby get dehydrated. If you breastfeed your baby, nurse him or her more often. Offer …
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… . Snoring . Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep . Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a … Pregnancy Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Sleep, Rest, and Breastfeeding Sleeping Better Snoring Snoring and …
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… 8 mg. 18 mg. Pregnant Ages 19 to 50 27 mg. Lactating (breastfeeding) Ages 19 to 50 9 mg. Adolescents Ages 9 to 13 … body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices …
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… dangerous substances or methods as treatment for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments … dangerous. Methods not proven effective include: Stopping breastfeeding. Sometimes people believe that the mother may …
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… need a vitamin D supplement. When your baby is no longer breastfeeding or taking formula, your doctor may recommend a … or skim milk. (Children younger than 9 months of age should not drink cow's milk.) footnote 3 , footnote 1 If you …
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… drugs can be harmful for you and for your developing baby during pregnancy. Using street drugs when you’re … street drugs after giving birth are usually advised not to breastfeed. On this page: Overview Pharmaceutical drugs … increase your risk of miscarriage or preterm birth. Your baby may be born with a low birth weight, experience …
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… B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine is provided … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age …
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… and cold. You'll also likely be focused on your newly born baby and wanting confirmation that he or she is healthy. … where to cut. Bring your baby to your breast to begin breastfeeding. Some will suck right away; others will show …
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… thinking about becoming pregnant and their male partners should talk to their doctor about the risk of travelling to … on children older than 6 months. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and are concerned about using DEET, talk with …
