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… Ibuprofen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. Ibuprofen comes in liquid, tablets, caplets, …
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… Acetaminophen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … more than the maximum dose recommended on the label. Be careful when giving your child over-the-counter cold or flu …
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Child Safety: Preventing Child Abduction On this page: Overview Related … your child how to reduce the risk of being abducted. Even young children can learn how to react in certain situations. Here …
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… 3 weeks early, he or she is considered premature. Premature babies may need to stay in the hospital until they can eat, … baby Emotional care and soothing Having a happy, confident child requires a strong, healthy emotional attachment. There … Should I keep my son's penis natural? Cleaning your young child's natural (uncircumcised) penis … Baby care
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview … adults, not to mention for a child. If your child is very young, you will need to give these injections. When your …
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Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview … are not safe. Canada has banned baby walkers because many babies have been seriously injured while using them. It is … injuries along with other injuries from a fall. Protecting young children Toddlers and young children like to explore, …
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… Choosing a Health Care Provider On this page: Overview … family doctor is a good choice for primary care. For children and teens, a board-certified pediatrician or family …
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Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Overview An infant or young child can drown in as little as 2.5 cm (1 in.) of … you protect your child from drowning hazards. Don't leave babies and young children alone in the bathtub or a swimming …
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Child Safety: Preventing Burns On this page: Overview … your child from heat burns in the following ways. Keep children away from kitchen appliances, irons, fireplaces, … or gym floor surfaces. Most friction burns that occur in young children aren't serious. But they can be uncomfortable …
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providers. These providers care for only your child or children. The provider may be a family member or friend, a … with a family for around 12 months. Au pairs usually are young adults (18 to 26 years of age) and often have … and clean. Make sure that staff are knowledgeable about preventing safety hazards and responding to emergencies. …