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… Bottle-Feeding On this page: Overview How to Bottle-Feed When to Feed Your Baby When … chest. Stroke the centre of your baby's lower lip to encourage the mouth to open wider. A wide mouth will cover more of … Baby Bottles and Nipples Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children Safe Water for Mixing Infant Formula Storing Breast …
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… child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps your child get the energy and nutrients they … products Water, chilled plain milk or fortified soy beverage are all nutritious drink choices. Pack a reusable water … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… Back Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … a disc or bones in your back. Low back pain may occur in children and teens. It's often caused by overuse or repeated … No Back problem or injury How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 to 11 years 5 to 11 years 12 to 55 …
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… such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. These children can … 2 to 10 days after exposure to the parasite, with an average of 7 days. Symptoms usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in … control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you have a Cryptosporidium infection do not swim …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview Overview … if you have low to moderate risk. Testing every 3 to 5 years with an A1c test if you are at high risk. Yearly … Diabetes Canada recommends testing every 3 years if you are age 40 or older. If you are at very high risk, Diabetes …
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… Keep these things in mind as you raise your child. Children sense that they belong by the way their parents … how to cooperate within a family. Give your child some age-appropriate household responsibilities. How you can help … during these times unless it is absolutely needed. Encourage positive peer experiences. Look for activities with …
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… for toddlers' colds and coughs Acetaminophen use in young children Ibuprofen use in young children Healthy eating and … your child understand what they can or cannot do. Positive parenting for toddlers Promoting positive behaviour in your … Managing your toddler's frustrating behaviours Crying, age 3 and younger Egocentric and magical thinking …
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… Sleep Apnea On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … Have nighttime choking or gasping spells. Symptoms in children Children who have sleep apnea nearly always snore. … symptoms may also include: Bedwetting. Doing poorly in school. Behaviour problems. A short attention span. Not …
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… Missed or Irregular Periods On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Menstrual periods often aren't regular during the first few years after your period starts. It may take several years … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… Snake and Lizard Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … signs of an allergic reaction. Adapted from: Anaphylaxis in Schools and Other Settings , Copyright 2005-2009 Canadian …
