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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, … for a number of reasons. If offering infant formula to your baby: Choose store-bought infant formula made from cow … of age (corrected age) Weighed less than 2500 grams at birth and are under 2 months of age Have a weakened immune …
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… Keeping Change Going—Your New Normal On this page: Overview … Thinking about change, planning for change, and making your change happen all take work. Keeping a change going can be just as hard. It takes time to make it your new "normal." And you can expect to have a few tough …
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… as gum, inhalers, lozenges, mouth sprays, or patches. Ask your doctor about quit-tobacco medicines that require a prescription, like bupropion or varenicline. Distract yourself. Stop what you're doing, and do something else: … Call a friend. Do a puzzle or some other activity that uses your hands. Take on a household task. Drink a glass of …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, … Document Vietnamese As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child learn important food skills and eating habits. … and textures. Include a variety of: Vegetables and fruits including fresh, frozen and canned Whole grain foods such as …
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… Diabetes: Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview … choice if you're just starting out or your time is limited. Including resistance exercise helps to improve your fitness … each doctor you see has all of your medical information, including test results. If you have questions about tests, …
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… Teen Substance Use: Making a Contract With Your Teen On this page: Overview … for avoiding alcohol and substance use in writing will help your teen make good decisions in the future. Using the example below, have your teen help you write the contract. Teens feel more …
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… Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting … If high blood sugar levels have damaged nerves that go to your skin, you may sweat less, and your skin may become dry and cracked. Damaged skin gets …
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… Staying Aware of What Your Child Is Doing Online On this page: Overview Overview … of the internet. This may mean checking multiple devices, including their computer, tablet, phone, or smart TV—any … of the internet. This may mean checking multiple devices, including their computer, tablet, phone, or smart TV—any …
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… Starting Medicines for ADHD: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview Medicines for ADHD may help your child be more calm and focused. Stimulant medicines are often used to treat ADHD. If they don't work, your child's doctor might prescribe a non-stimulant …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Communicate On this page: Overview … as speech abilities develop. Simple measures can help your baby to develop speech and language skills: Look directly at your baby when you talk to him or her. Soon your baby will …
