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… greyish-brown, wingless insects that live on the scalp, feeding on blood. They lay eggs (nits) on hair close to the … scalp that may look like dandruff. These nits hatch into baby lice (nymphs) in 9 to 10 days. Nymphs become adult lice … to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. …
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… to 1 Month On this page: If your baby is born with Down syndrome , you will likely have many questions and strong emotions. Your doctor can help answer your questions. And he or she …
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… 4,000 mg in a 24-hour period. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. Follow … Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do not give your child more than the maximum dose recommended on the … acetaminophen can be harmful. If you give medicine to your baby, follow your doctor's or pharmacist's advice about what …
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… from almost white to brown. They turn rusty red after feeding. Like mosquitoes, bedbugs feed on blood from animals … at night when they feed. They can go for weeks without feeding. See a picture of a bedbug . Bedbugs are not known … Because bedbugs hide in small crevices, they can come into your house on luggage, furniture, clothing, pillows, boxes, …
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… During pregnancy, it is tightly closed to protect the baby. Normally, it doesn't open until the baby is ready to … recover depends on the type of cerclage procedure you had. Your doctor can give you an idea of what to expect. You may … occurred with few or no contractions. This is a clue that your cervix may not stay closed during pregnancy. Have a …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … including muscle stiffness or shakiness, drowsiness, feeding/breathing difficulties, or constant crying. If you … on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops symptoms such as muscle stiffness or …
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… leafy green vegetables, and iron-fortified cereals in your diet. Iron from plant foods is not absorbed as well as … may be important. Starting around age 6 months, offer your baby iron-rich foods first, such as iron-fortified infant … a vitamin D supplement. When your baby is no longer breastfeeding or taking formula, your doctor may recommend a …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … including muscle stiffness or shakiness, drowsiness, feeding/breathing difficulties, or constant crying. If you … on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops symptoms such as muscle stiffness or …
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… This is the most common form. It develops soon after a baby is born and causes death early in childhood. Juvenile … much Hex A the body makes. How is it diagnosed? If you or your doctor thinks that your child has Tay-Sachs disease, your doctor will do a …
Healthy eating
… fact sheet to help you choose foods that will keep you and your baby safe and healthy. Steps you can take General food … handling raw meats, fish, shellfish, poultry and eggs, wash your hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds …
