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… for short periods every 2 to 3 hours. By 3 months, most babies sleep longer during the night. Some need more sleep … to a bottle won't make a baby sleep through the night. Babies don't need solid foods until they are about 6 months … for short periods every 2 to 3 hours. By 3 months, most babies sleep longer during the night. Some need more sleep …
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… Bathing and skin care for newborn babies Last updated August 10, 2013 Babies don't need a bath every day, but they do need to stay … than a minute. Useful resources Child safety: Bathing … Babies don't need a bath every day, but they do need to stay …
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… the flow of milk. A health professional who specializes in babies with cleft palate can show you how to bottle-feed … Burp your baby often. Do this during and after feeding. Babies with cleft palate tend to swallow more air when … feeding. They may need to be burped more often than other babies. Bottle-Feeding Breastfeeding …
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… Sun safety for babies' first year Last updated August 7, 2013 Babies have delicate, sensitive skin that’s easily damaged … on your baby Keep your baby out of the sun and heat Babies younger than 12 months of age should not be exposed …
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… poses safety risks and can lead to: Dangerous overheating Babies not cuing to feed as clearly Babies who are unable to use their hands for comfort or to … SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Soother safety Many babies love the comfort of a soother. However, as with all …
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… Breast milk or iron-fortified formula is the only food that babies need for the first 6 months of life. Breastfed babies need 400 IU of vitamin D each day from a supplement. Babies who are fed only formula do not need a vitamin D …
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… For example, whooping cough can be a deadly disease for babies. Babies need their first dose at 2 months of age to begin …
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… Caring for More Than One Baby A pregnancy of two or more babies is called a multiple pregnancy. Caring for just one … build the bond between you and each baby. It can give your babies better health. If you plan to breastfeed your babies, your doctor or lactation consultant can give you …
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… Babies' cognitive development from 6-9 months Last updated … a child in photos or a mirror Developmental concerns Some babies will take longer than others to reach developmental … or her eyes Persistently unable to settle Useful resources Babies' cognitive development from 9-12 months Cognitive …
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… Safe chairs for babies in the first year Last updated August 13, 2013 For … tips to check the safety of baby chairs: … Safe chairs for babies in the first year …
