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… people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from … babies are born with iron stores that will last about 6 months. Breast milk is the only food babies need until 6 months of age. Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast …
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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 about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder …
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… occur year round but are more common in the winter months. Outbreaks of illness are common in nursing homes, … when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also spread if an … someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some foods can be contaminated with the virus at their source. …
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… Testing For Birth Defects Health and Nutrition Body Changes Baby Development Emotions and Relationships Health Concerns … your pregnancy, you may get heartburn or crave certain foods, and you may have aches and pains. You also may enjoy … rate, and more. Interactive Tool: From Embryo to Baby in 9 Months Interactive Tool: What Is Your Due Date? Prenatal …
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… than one OTC medicine at the same time. And find out what foods, drinks, or natural health products shouldn't be mixed … Talk to your doctor before you give fever medicine to a baby who is 6 months of age or younger. This is to make sure the baby's …
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… and toddlers suck their thumbs. They may also suck on their fingers, hands, or items such as pacifiers . Little by … to suck. This urge usually decreases after the age of 6 months. But many babies continue to suck their thumbs to … and toddlers suck their thumbs. They may also suck on their fingers, hands, or items such as pacifiers . Little by …
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… site of the bite. Pinching the skin forcefully, like when a finger gets caught in a drawer. A blood blister may form if … Yes Blisters No Blisters How old are you? Less than 3 months Less than 3 months 3 months to less than 3 years 3 … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a baby or toddler . Yes Symptoms of serious illness No …
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… August 14, 2013 Download PDF: Document French Latching your baby onto the breast correctly is important for successful … a hand to make it easier for the baby to latch - keeping fingers well back from the areola (the coloured part of the … baby off your breast and break the suction, gently place a finger in the corner of your baby's mouth. Here's how to …
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… . Where do I apply numbing products for the 2, 4 and 6 month immunization visits? At these visits, immunizations … outer section of the leg. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on your baby’s other leg for the 2 and 4 month immunization visits. … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… problem No Respiratory problem How old are you? Less than 3 months Less than 3 months 3 to 5 months 3 to 5 months 6 to … past 2 weeks No Surgery within past 2 weeks Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting normally. For example, the …
