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… Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children On this page: Get Started Get Started Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines you can buy without a doctor's prescription. This doesn't … OTC medicines carefully. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before giving OTC medicines to young children. Here are some …
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… After the birth, I'd like to: __ Hold my baby right away, before any procedures that are not urgent. __ Breastfeed as … with me in my room. __ Breastfeed only. __ Bottle-feed with formula only. Please offer my baby: __ Formula. __ Pacifier. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Since nitrate is colourless, tasteless, and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water … for nitrate Never give your baby well water, or infant formula mixed with well water, unless it has first been … be extra careful if you are boiling water to prepare infant formula. Boil for no more than two minutes; extended boiling …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview … baby's gums with a soft cloth or gauze pad to remove plaque before the first teeth come in. When your child's first … with your mouth. Prevent prolonged contact with sugars in formula and breast milk. Remove a bottle from your baby's …
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… Nipples On this page: Overview Overview You have choices for the types of bottles and nipples you … fl oz) bottles are a good size for newborns. As your baby starts to take more formula during a feeding, you will likely want to have …
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… are usually done together. They are: Ventilation scan. You inhale a radioactive tracer gas or mist. Pictures from … lungs are working and which are damaged. This is often done before surgery to remove parts of the lung. How To Prepare … breast milk you stored before the test, or you can give formula. Discard the breast milk you pump in the 1 or 2 days …
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… I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … permanent. You can always change your mind if your health starts to improve. Even though treatment focuses on helping … want to pursue and achieve. What should you think about before you decide to stop treatment that prolongs your life? …
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… Test Overview Using a home blood pressure monitor lets you keep track of your blood pressure at home. Blood … The cuff wraps around your upper arm. When you press the start button on the monitor, the cuff automatically … home to make sure that it actually is high. How To Prepare Before you take your blood pressure Don't drink caffeine, …
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… Overview Emergencies Review this topic before you need it. Then, when you are faced with an emergency or … or does not respond to your voice or touch, be ready to start CPR. (See the CPR section of this topic.) Call 9-1-1 …
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… of a Good Feed Last updated October 11, 2019 Signs that your baby is feeding well If you are wondering how to tell … birth weight by about two weeks. Your breasts are full before feeding and soft after feeding. After several weeks, … often. This is called supply and demand. Supplementing with formula may make breastfeeding more difficult Concerns while …
