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… they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … babies usually sleep for 3 or 4 hours at a time. In the early months, most babies wake up several times at night for …
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… survive. But symptoms may come back and need treatment into early childhood. In time, many children outgrow most of … with chronic lung disease may have symptoms as soon as 3 days after birth. The most common first symptom is trouble breathing. Your newborn may: Grunt or breathe fast. Flare the nostrils. …
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… or Chills, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … have other symptoms and the fever goes away in 3 to 4 days. Most children who have a fever will be fussy and play … or you may feel weak, not alert, and not able to think clearly (severe dehydration). You may pass less urine than …
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… Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … place, such as on a table or a bed. Establish safe habits early so your child will keep doing them when your child is … after head injury Did the seizure occur within the past 2 days (48 hours)? Yes Seizure occurred within past 2 days No …
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… Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … may be other reasons a person has a low body temperature.) Early symptoms of hypothermia include shivering (in adults … and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even …
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… you might be wondering how much breastfeeding is enough for your baby. Here are some guidelines that can help. In the first three to four days after birth, your baby may lose some weight. This is … hours. Here are some tips to help get you started: In the early days, feed from both breasts to help establish your …
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… there's a range of weight gain that's good for you and your baby. Ask your doctor or midwife what your range is for … weight when you're pregnant raises your baby's risks for early birth, and for low birth weight and size. When this …
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… about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … It is important to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can receive any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not …
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… pregnancy and providing information they need to give their baby the best start in life. On this page: Baby's Best … Toddler's First Steps: A best chance guide to parenting your 6-to-36 month old child Child Health Passport Getting … urination (fewer than 4 wet diapers in 24 hours after 4-5 days of age)." The error has been corrected in the online …
