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… Caring for a Baby's Nails On this page: Overview … the nails if they extend beyond his or her fingertips, to prevent scratching. A baby's nails can be clipped or cut. … will not cut the skin. Cut the toenails straight across to prevent ingrown nails. Growth and …
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… Bottle-Feeding: Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Overview … allow the baby to carry the bottle around. This can help prevent injuries if your baby falls. It also can help keep … that could become wrapped around your baby's neck and cause choking. Make changes in the baby's routine, especially the …
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… Baby growth and development Last updated February 14, 2025 … make eye contact and recognize your voice. Your baby’s physical development can be rapid. Providing your … motor growth in newborns Growth and development milestones Children's growth chart Importance of tummy time for babies' …
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… Sun Protection to Prevent Sunburn On this page: Overview … zinc oxide, are usually thick white or coloured cream. They prevent the skin from being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet … covers the back of the neck, and clothing to protect your child's skin. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and lip balm with …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview Related … lead to toxic shock syndrome . Here are some tips to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or …
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… Hemophilia: Preventing Bleeding Episodes On this page: Overview Related … your doctor to make a plan for what to do if you or your child has a bleed. Bleeding in a joint Bleeding into a joint … People who have hemophilia can be active, but they need to prevent injuries and serious bleeding. But you can help …
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… Safer sleep for my baby English Document English As parents or caregivers, you … the bed, the baby lying face down, or the parent or another child rolling onto the baby Make every sleep a safer sleep … Breastfeed or chestfeed as much as possible One way to help prevent sleep-related infant death is by breastfeeding or …
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… Oral care for your baby Last updated March 31, 2014 Babies' teeth usually start … your baby needs your help taking care of them. Babies and children need their teeth for eating and speaking well, to … drink or bottles in bed. Learn more about in a video about Preventing Early Childhood Tooth Decay . Bacteria in the …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … common source of childhood poisoning, especially flavoured "baby" aspirin. Keep cannabis (marijuana) that you can eat …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number … his body on the left side. Nathan’s injury could have been prevented if he had received the chickenpox vaccine. To view … on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50c …
