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… night. This is normal. Feed your baby when you notice early signs of hunger. For example, your baby may: Bring their … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children usually progress in a natural, predictable sequence … They can also copy different shapes and like to make designs. Can write their names. Dress themselves. But they may … They can also copy different shapes and like to make designs. Can write their names. Dress themselves. But they may …
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… thoroughly. Do not give popcorn, nuts, or hard candy to children younger than 4, and supervise older children when they eat these foods. Cut hot dogs and grapes lengthwise. Do not give young children small objects that may cause choking, such as …
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… you have symptoms such as: low back/side pain (flank pain) signs of kidney problems (such as painful urination, … severe headache mental/mood changes (such as confusion) signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't … black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, signs of an infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go …
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… or sneeze into their arm, so that the mouth stays covered. Children should wash their hands each time they use the … eating utensils, or other personal items with other children. Teach your child not to share food, drinks, or … child not to handle tissues or paper towels used by other children. Not to touch other children's blood, urine, stool, …
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… is a sudden fall while you stand or walk. It occurs without warning. It may feel like you are suddenly being pushed to … is a sudden fall while you stand or walk. It occurs without warning. It may feel like you are suddenly being pushed to …
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… (rehab) program. Amount of growth remaining. Young children who still have a lot of bone growth remaining may … nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older children have larger bones, which are easier to fit with … parts. Even when total joint replacement is delayed, many children need custom-fit knee replacement parts. Other joint …
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… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a … likely to have a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 …
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… age. Remember that too many details might scare younger children. You know your child best, so allow enough time … before the hospital stay to explain what will happen. Some children react better when going to the hospital is … a health problem. There are many books—for parents and for children of various age levels—that help explain hospital …
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… reasons you may choose to adopt. Families may already have children and want to grow their family. Some people may … adoption has the potential to provide loving homes for children. Adoption can establish meaningful relationships … and legal considerations. You may wonder about the children who are available for adoption. The resources below …
