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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … and gums clean is the easiest way to keep them healthy. What is early childhood tooth decay (cavities)? Early … to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they are at risk for tooth decay. Many things cause tooth decay, …
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… Understanding your toddler's temperament Last updated January 30, 2018 … to events? Is she easily distracted or can she focus well? What’s your toddler’s attention span like? How is his … a dog Provide routines and rituals so your toddler knows what to expect. Being able to predict daily routines may …
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… Childproofing your home for a toddler Last updated August 13, 2013 … on your child as much as possible. Know where they are and what they’re doing at all times. And remember: Safety … and knees. At that level, you’ll be able to see exactly what your toddler may be interested in - as well as hidden …
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… Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight On this page: How to know if … to know if your child is overweight "Overweight" and "at risk of overweight" are terms sometimes used when referring … weight, target heart rate, and more. Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? Weight management goals for your …
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… Quick Tips: Babyproofing Your Home On this page: Get started Get … to crawl and walk. But it can also be scary to think about what your baby might get into around the house. You can't … to sleep. Your baby could be smothered and be at a higher risk for SIDS. Do not let your baby play with plastic bags …
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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a … dose to make up for it. Your doctor can tell you exactly what to do so you don't take too much or too little. Get … smoke. Smoking affects how the body uses medicine, and it increases the blood's clotting effects. Eat a similar amount …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an … learning how to empty and replace the pouch and knowing what to watch for. Some people choose to irrigate a … 473 mL (16 fl oz) to 946 mL (32 fl oz) of lukewarm water (cold water can cause cramping) in the container to use as …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences … answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn more. What is the immune system and how does it work? You may have …
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… Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly Actionset Overview You may be taking … effects. Know how often you are supposed to take them and what dose you are supposed to take. Make taking your … properly. Keeping medicines in a place that is too hot, too cold, or too humid (a place that is humid has a lot of water …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Related … less common. Other reasons why vaccines are important: The risk of getting a disease is much greater than the risk of … such as an airport or restaurant, be aware of the risk of exposure to germs that can make you and your child ill. Use …
