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… unless their bodies can't absorb it from food. Strict vegetarians (vegans) who do not eat animal products and babies of mothers who are strict vegetarians are at increased risk for developing anemia and … unless their bodies can't absorb it from food. Strict vegetarians (vegans) who do not eat animal products and …
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… very rare in babies. Until your doctor can evaluate your baby, it is usually not advisable to stop breastfeeding or … Causes of gas include: Swallowing air when sucking. A baby may swallow excess air during bottle-feeding when … to give your baby cow's milk until he or she is 9 to 12 months of age. Cow's milk protein can be hard for a baby's …
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… any supports they need to be successful. Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in … loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know exactly … Audiometry (VRA) This test is mostly used for babies over 6 months of age. This test uses your baby's natural head turn …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Around this time, your baby is getting ready to do a very important thing that they … to do in the outside world: Breathe. Wondering what your baby looks like at 32 weeks? Your baby is now about the size … around 32 weeks. Babies put on a lot of weight this month. Your baby is still small enough to change position a …
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… page: Overview Overview By week 12, you can now hear your baby's heartbeat with a Doppler heart monitor. Wondering what your baby looks like at 12 weeks? Your baby is now about the size … adults have. Their brain is now more complex. During this month, the fetus's limbs, hands, and head start to move. …
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… are some commonly asked questions and their answers: My baby spits up. Should I be worried? Spitting up small amounts after a meal is very common in the first few months of life and is not the same as vomiting. Spitting up usually stops as your baby grows. If your baby frequently spits up large amounts …
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… page: Overview Overview Crying is your baby's first way of communicating with you. This is how he … a recent shot, constipation, or a diaper rash can cause a baby to cry. Once your baby's need is met, the crying … This extreme type of crying in a baby between 3 weeks and 3 months of age is called colic. Although it is upsetting for …
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… Often an older child will feel jealous when you have a new baby. It may take a few months before a child shows signs of these feelings. But after some time, your child will realize that the baby is there to stay. That's when you may start to see …
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… Overview What is breastfeeding? Breastfeeding is feeding a baby milk from the mother's breasts. You can feed your baby right at your breast. You can also pump your breasts … Breast milk is the only food your baby needs until about 6 months of age. You do not need to give your baby food, …
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… will often ease your child's discomfort. Vomiting in a baby should not be confused with spitting up. Vomiting is … effortless, and causes no discomfort. Causes of vomiting A baby may spit up for no reason at all. Overfeeding, not … vomiting No Nausea or vomiting How old are you? Less than 3 months Less than 3 months 3 to 5 months 3 to 5 months 6 to …