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… Playground Safety On this page: Overview Overview … injury. Following some basic safety measures can help your child have fun and play safely. Find playgrounds that have … activities are safe at different ages. Closely supervise children younger than age 5. Have them play on the equipment …
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… Vaccine Safety On this page: Overview … far greater than the risk from the vaccine. For example, 1 child in a group of 20 unvaccinated children may die from diphtheria disease. But only 1 child …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Walk and Use Other Motor Skills On this page: Overview Overview Children with Down syndrome have reduced muscle tone , which …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 … breathing Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – adult and child Self-rescue and skills for rescuing others Many … and the right size for your weight. How can I protect my child? Never leave your child alone near water Drowning is …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be … swimming, playing or walking outdoors. What are other sun safety tips? Always protect your child’s skin and try to …
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… Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years On this page: Overview Healthy … Overview What can you expect from your child at this age? Children in this age range are gaining … Teach your child basic rules about the dangers of cars and streets. Always use a car seat. Follow the guidelines from …
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… Sensory and Motor Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months On this page: … Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Thinking About Child Safety Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools … Overview What can you do to help keep your child safe? No one can watch a child's every move or make a … Teach your child basic rules about the dangers of cars and streets. Always use a car seat. Follow the guidelines from …
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… Bathroom safety for toddlers Last updated August 10, 2013 Bathrooms … tips Keep your toddler safe by keeping an eye on your child at all times and putting harmful medications and … bath seats are not recommended. They have been linked to childhood injuries and drowning … Bathroom safety for …
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… Sensory and Motor Development Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Children between ages 6 and 10 years make major gains in … same times for both sexes. Team sports are a good way for children to build both motor skills and friendships. Most …
