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… Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Protecting Your Home On this page: Overview … carbon monoxide detectors. Install them on each level of your home and near sleeping areas. Follow the directions … that you know what to do if the detector alarm sounds. Have your heating system inspected each year. Monitor appliances, …
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… Type 1 Diabetes: Your Child's Role in Care On this page: Overview Related … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Your Toddler: Nutritious Meals for Picky Eaters On this … and eating. There are two basic "rules" for feeding your child: You decide what, when, and where to feed your child. Your child decides how much and whether to eat. …
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… Can cloth diapers work for your family? Last updated March 17, 2014 Modern-day cloth … use as disposables. Many expectant and new parents wonder about using cloth diapers for their baby. Some parents chose … different sizes, or can be "one-size" and adjustable to fit your baby as he or she grows. Benefits of cloth diapers: …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Checking your blood … needle (lancet) in the lancet holder., The lancet holder is about the size of a pen. It holds the lancet in place and … to apply pressure to your fingertip to stop the bleeding. Record your results. slide 11 of 11 < Prev Next > slide …
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… Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home On this page: Overview … who has asthma or allergies sleeps. Wash dogs often. Keep your home clean and dry. Wash bedding in hot water, store … in closed containers, and vacuum often. Use HEPA filters in your vacuum and air filters, and clean or replace them …
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… Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Actionset Overview … how to handle nighttime crying, make sure that you and your partner agree on it before you go to bed. Help your child … terror. Instead, reassure and hold your child to prevent injury. If your child sleepwalks, keep the windows locked …
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… Aging Well: Making Your Home Fall-Proof Actionset Overview Getting around your … or raised areas in the floor. Move furniture and electrical cords out of the way. Use non-skid floor wax, and wipe up … If you have pets, keep them in one place at night. Think about buying a collar with a bell for your pet so you will …
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… Your Substitute Decision-Maker: How to Choose Someone On … make health care decisions for you if you can't speak for yourself. A health care agent also may be called a health … care proxy, health care surrogate), you may choose: Your partner. A child or grandchild. Another family member. A …
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… Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol On this page: … to make good choices. Even young children have opinions about substance use. So start early to help your child learn … that substance use can lead to behaviours such as unsafe sex, sexually transmitted infections, and pregnancy. Remind …
