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… life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping … protects against SIDS and has many other benefits. Breastfeeding is easier when you share a room with your baby. This …
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… Ideally, babies should get all their nutrition from breastfeeding for the first six months. However, for some new … mothers, breastfeeding may not be possible (especially if your baby is preterm). Here is a video on Cup Feeding and other …
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… Coping with losing a baby Last updated October 14, 2019 It's not something you … and mothers with babies. These feelings are normal. If your baby is stillborn, or dies near birth, you will have the opportunity to see and hold your baby. If you feel comfortable, take pictures of the …
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… Breastfeeding: Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Overview … ways to wean. Gradual weaning happens over time. It lets your baby have more control over when to stop breastfeeding. …
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… Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby … birth and parenting a baby up to six months of age. Your baby’s development is very important for your child’s … | Chinese | Farsi | French | Punjabi | Spanish | Tagalog Feeding your baby Breastfeeding or Chestfeeding Your Baby …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If the baby can cough or make sounds, let the baby cough to try to … cough, or make sounds, then: Put the baby face down on your forearm so their head is lower than the their chest. Support the baby's head in your palm, against your thigh. Don't cover their mouth or …
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… Caring for a Baby's Nails On this page: Overview … lengths at birth and grow at different rates. As you bathe your baby, check the length of his or her nails. Trim the … scratching. A baby's nails can be clipped or cut. Clip your baby's nails after his or her bath when they are …
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… Baby growth and development Last updated February 14, 2025 … learning how to communicate, make eye contact and recognize your voice. Your baby’s physical development can be rapid. Providing …
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… Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … useful resources and strategies below to support you when your baby's crying causes feelings of frustration or … crying is constant or louder than usual, or your baby is feeding poorly, has difficulty breathing, a fever or is …
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… Safer sleep for my baby English Document English As parents or caregivers, you make many decisions every day to help keep your baby healthy and safe. When it comes to sleep, your … way to help prevent sleep-related infant death is by breastfeeding or chestfeeding – which helps boost a baby’s immune …
