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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) On this page: What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Sometimes a baby who seems … a healthy baby younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS. In most cases, a parent or …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … your dentist or dental hygienist. … Dental care for your infant and toddler …
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… Premature Infant: Safe Travel With Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview After your infant is discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit … premature baby to travel is by car seat. But some premature infants cannot sit in a car seat without slouching over, …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 … day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at … your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are infants and children at greater risk? Infants and children …
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… The Infants Act, mature minor consent and immunization Last … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 …
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… Baby's Sleep Position and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome On this page: Overview Related … Overview How can you reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Doing certain things may help … Don't assume that they know what to do to help keep your infant safe during sleep. Health and …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated … day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at … as little as possible Do not point a fan directly at your infant or child as this can dehydrate them. Fans may not …
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… What to Expect When You Have an Extremely Premature Infant On this page: Infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant is born this early, you likely will face some hard …
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… Some examples include breathing in a rhythm and getting a massage. You can also do things to distract yourself, such … read. These can help take your mind off your contractions. Massage. You can ask someone to massage your shoulders and lower back during contractions. …
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… the care your baby needs for a healthy start. Premature infants If your baby is born more than 3 weeks early, he or … What to expect when you have an extremely premature infant Premature (preterm) infant Immunizations for … after birth. Caring for a baby's nails Diaper rash Infant massage Positional plagiocephaly (flattened head) Oral care …