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… to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two … nerve function. Fats and oils add flavour and texture to foods and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat …
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… What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden infant … or SIDS. In most cases, a parent or caregiver places the baby down to sleep and returns later to find the baby has …
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… Overview There are many ways to help your baby who is teething . You can help relieve discomfort by … baby or, at the very least, irritate his or her skin. Cold foods or liquids Babies often resist feedings when they are … the area. If your child is eating solids, try offering cold foods and fluids to help reduce the swelling and discomfort. …
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… in diet A child may get diarrhea from a diet change. A baby's or child's digestive tract may not tolerate large … infection. These include rotavirus , gastroenteritis , and foodborne illness . Diarrhea is the body's way of quickly … . Diseases that interfere with the normal digestion of food (malabsorption). Examples are cystic fibrosis and …
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… No Mouth problem may be causing sore throat Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting … you look in the mouth. When you swallow, it closes to keep food and fluids out of the tube (trachea) that leads to the … you look in the mouth. When you swallow, it closes to keep food and fluids out of the tube (trachea) that leads to the …
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… multiple pregnancy, and the risk increases with each extra baby you carry at the same time. Being pregnant with more … 30th week, you may have checkups more often. Eat healthy foods. Choose foods rich in folic acid, iron, and calcium. These nutrients …
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… head injury. Someone who is pregnant or who recently had a baby has a seizure. This could be a sign of preeclampsia … alone. And some are used only along with other medicines. Reducing or stopping epilepsy medicine safely If you haven't … People on a ketogenic diet have to eat mostly fatty foods, such as butter, cream, and peanut butter. Foods such …
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… It can be hard to know if a medicine is safe for your baby. Most medicines are not studied in pregnant women. … Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) for fever and pain Some allergy medicines, including loratadine (such as Claritin) … mg) of folic acid. footnote 1 You can get it from fortified foods (such as cereals) and supplements. If you are pregnant …
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… dangerous substances or methods as treatment for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments … a colicky baby to formula can make the colic worse. Feeding foods (such as baby cereal and solids) earlier than … recommended. Switching to a soy-based formula when milk allergy symptoms are not present. Colic …
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… . Immunizations. Teething does not cause fever. If a baby is teething and has a fever, look for other symptoms … you look in the mouth. When you swallow, it closes to keep food and fluids out of the tube (trachea) that leads to the … bananas and mashed potatoes if your baby has had these foods before. Keep your baby comfortable. Lowering your …
