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… Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or iron-fortified formula … milk or formula. footnote 1 , footnote 2 Knowing that your baby is ready to eat solid foods Your baby may be ready …
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… Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life On this page: Overview … is a challenging condition. It can affect all areas of your child's life. Many children who have asthma miss school days. When this happens, have your child call a friend to ask about the work that was …
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… Heartburn: Changing Your Eating Habits On this page: Overview Related … of GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along with you when you go to your doctor to discuss diet habits. It will be easier to …
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… Smart Decisions: Know Your Options On this page: Decisions About … decision. Decision Points combine medical information with your personal values to help you make a wise health … Points about treatments and other issues . Throughout your life you have to make health decisions for yourself and …
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… Babyproofing your home for the first year Last updated August 7, 2013 … way very quickly.  That's why it's important to babyproof your home - before your little one is crawling. REMEMBER! - Childproofing will …
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… Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight On this page: Overview Overview When you have heart failure, it's important to watch for changes in your weight. A sudden weight gain can mean that more fluid is building up and your heart failure is getting worse. Weigh yourself at the …
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… Bowel Disease: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview Crohn's disease and ulcerative … What you eat doesn't increase the inflammation that causes your disease. But some types of foods, such as high-fibre fruits and vegetables, may make your symptoms worse. No one diet is right for everyone with …
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… How ADHD Affects Your Child On this page: Overview … deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the specific ways your child is affected. Knowledge about the condition will help you feel more confident in being able to help your child reach his or her potential. The following …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that … than an adult's skin and is more easily burned. Keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Do not use sunscreen …
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… Plantar Fasciitis: Resuming Your Training On this page: Overview … often the result of overtraining. You will need to reduce your level of activity. Or you will need to switch to another type of activity that puts less stress on your feet. This, combined with stretching, anti-inflammatory …