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WebSkin-to-skin care begins immediately after birth when a baby is placed on the parent’s bare chest for at least an hour of close contact. Skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth …

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Healthy eating for children Caring for kids

WebJuice and water. Offer water when your child is thirsty, especially between meals and snacks. Limit juice to one serving (125 mL [4 oz]) of 100% unsweetened juice a day. …

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Common infections and your child Caring for kids

WebGet medical advice if your child is not drinking well, has a high fever, has trouble breathing, or if symptoms continue or worsen. Common cold. Runny nose, nasal congestion, …

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Physical activity for children and youth Caring for kids

WebSports should have short instruction times, flexible rules, offer free time in practices, and focus on fun. Other ideas: playing tag, walking to school, soccer, baseball, gymnastics, …

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Healthy teeth for children Caring for kids

WebTips for good oral health from birth to age 4. From birth to 12 months. Wipe your baby’s gums with a soft, clean, damp cloth twice a day. As soon as the first teeth appear, clean …

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Healthy sleep for your baby and child Caring for kids

WebThis chart is a general guide to the amount of sleep children need over a 24-hour period, including nighttime sleep and daytime naps. Infants (4 to 12 months old) 12-16 hours. …

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Your child’s mental health Caring for kids

WebBe careful about discussing serious family issues—such as finances, marital problems, or illness—around your children. Children can worry about these things. Provide time for …

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Fever and temperature taking Caring for kids

Web36.6°C to 37.9°C (97.9°F to 100.2°F) Mouth. 35.5°C to 37.5°C (95.9°F to 99.5°F) Armpit. 36.5°C to 37.5°C (97.8°F to 99.5°F) Ear. 35.8°C to 37.9°C (96.4°F to 100.2°F) The …

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Your preschooler and safety: How to prevent injuries at …

WebPrevent trips and falls by picking up toys after play and keeping the stairs and hallway floors clear of toys, clothing and shoes. Hold the handrail and turn on a light before going up or …

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Anxiety and anxiety disorders Caring for kids

WebAccept growing independence in older children and promote and celebrate good decision-making and problem-solving. Break the task of facing anxiety into small, practical steps, …

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Celiac disease and your child Caring for kids

WebWhen people with celiac disease eat foods with gluten, the small intestine becomes damaged. This damage makes it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients, which can lead …

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Hand, foot and mouth disease Caring for kids

WebDo not pop the blisters; they will heal on their own. Although hand, foot and mouth disease is most contagious in the early stage, the virus can be transmitted from blisters and …

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Safe sleep for babies Caring for kids

WebAlways place your baby on their back to sleep, for every sleep. Create a safe sleep space that includes: a firm, flat mattress with a tightly fitted bed sheet, no gaps between the …

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Dehydration and diarrhea in children: Prevention and treatment

WebFor the first 4 hours of oral rehydration (for mild dehydration) Babies under 6 months of age. 30 to 90 mL (1 to 3 oz.) every hour. Children 6 months to 2 years of age. 90 to 125 mL (3 …

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Keep your young child safe around the house Caring for kids

WebRemove front- or top-mounted stove knobs between cooking times, especially if you have a gas stove. Place fire-safe barriers around – and at a safe distance from – space heaters, …

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Colic and crying Caring for kids

WebGive your baby a warm bath. Whatever you do, be gentle and soothing. If you are trying hard to calm your baby but they are still crying, take a moment to check your own …

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Screen time and young children Caring for kids

WebYoung children learn best from face-to-face interactions with caring adults. It’s best to keep their screen time to a minimum: For children under 2 years old, screen time is not …

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Schedule of well-child visits Caring for kids

WebDo a general health exam. Ask how the family is adjusting to the new baby. Complete any screening tests that were not done at the hospital. 2, 4, 6, 9, 12 and 18 months, and 2-5 …

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Depression in pregnant women and mothers: How it affects you …

WebThis number increases to about 10% (1 in 10) for women who are pregnant. Women are more at risk of depression while they are pregnant, and during the weeks and months …

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