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… they are sleeping? Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and sleep related … been shown to reduce the risk of SIDs. Room sharing is when your child is within reach of you but on a separate sleeping surface. Room sharing is recommended for the first 6 months and can protect against Sudden Infant Death …
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… sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also when … enough iron.  Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should be rich in iron. Offer your baby …
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… in young children by adopting these healthy habits. Teach your child to brush and floss every day. Clean your baby's gums with a soft cloth or gauze pad to remove plaque before the first teeth come in. When your child's first teeth come in, …
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… Last updated August 2, 2013 Find out about registering your baby's birth and signing up for various benefits. On … every baby born in B.C. It creates an official record of your baby's birth and legal name, and identifies you as the … your baby's birth and legal name Applying for your baby's first birth certificate Enrolling your baby in the Medical …
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… is a passage or hole that has formed between: Two organs in your body. An organ in your body and your skin. A fistula that has formed in the … will see whether the tissue is healthy or needs to heal first. You may need medicine or wound care to heal the …
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… is called the incubation period. What are the symptoms? At first your child may feel tired, get a sore throat, or have a … even realize it. How is it diagnosed? A doctor can tell if your child has hand-foot-and-mouth disease by the symptoms …
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… or development. This condition usually happens within the first 2 weeks after birth. But it may occur up to 3 months … little energy. How is it diagnosed? The doctor will examine your baby. The doctor may do tests, such as: An X-ray of your newborn's belly. A test to check for blood in your
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… Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot Actionset Overview If you have … can come on quickly and become life-threatening. Giving yourself an epinephrine shot can slow down or stop an … 1 slide 1 of 5 < Prev      Next > slide 1 of 5, Step 1, First, be sure you know which end of the epinephrine shot …
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… you can do to help you relax. Here are a few to try. The first two yoga poses below—the extended puppy pose and the … cat cow pose , you move from one position to another using your breath to tell you when to switch positions. This pose … out. Caution: If you have neck problems or an injury, keep your neck in the original position in line with your torso …
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… to 5 minutes. Ice the area at least 3 times a day. For the first 72 hours (3 days), ice for 10 minutes once an hour the … or vigorous exercise. Always keep a damp cloth between your skin and the cold pack, and press firmly against all … minutes at a time. And do not fall asleep with the ice on your skin. Try alternating You may also want to try …