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… Importance of tummy time for babies' development Last updated August 13, 2013 Tummy … development. You can put your baby on the floor, on a safe firm surface, on your lap or on your chest - whatever … Your baby only needs to be on his or her back when sleeping . While awake, your baby should be held, loved and …
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… Oral care for your baby Last updated March 31, 2014 Babies' teeth usually start coming in around six months of … taking care of them. Babies and children need their teeth for eating and speaking well, to help adult teeth grow …
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… Waking Your Baby On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most medical professionals recommend … these tips to make the transition from sleep gradual and comfortable. Cool your baby by taking off your baby's clothes. … skin-to-skin contact with your baby as you place your baby for feeding. Keep a lightweight blanket nearby. Tickle your …
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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a medicine that helps … the risk of blood clots. Warfarin slows the time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it can cause bleeding problems. So it's important to know how to take it safely. Foods and other medicines can affect the way …
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… Insulin: Reusing Syringes and Lancets Safely On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Some people with diabetes use their … or lancets: Put the cover back on the needle after use. The safest way to do this is to place the cover and syringe on a …
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… Safety At Home in Baby's First Year Last updated July 5, … Always ask door-to-door canvassers and service personnel for ID. Public health nurses will call to make an … poses safety risks and can lead to: Dangerous overheating Babies not cuing to feed as clearly Babies who are unable to …
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… Ways to Comfort a Crying Baby On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Babies usually cry for a reason. For example, your baby may …
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… Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Here are some tips for weaning your baby from the bottle: Don't allow the baby … falls. It also can help keep the bottle from being a comfort item for your baby. Help transfer the baby's attachment …
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… developing? Here are some things to keep in mind. Vision Babies can distinguish light and dark, and shapes and … can also focus on objects from 18 to 45 centimetres away for brief periods of time. Babies prefer to look at faces … of time gazing into your baby's eyes!) It's not uncommon for babies' eyes to "wander" or cross independently at …
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… Your Baby's Learning On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you cuddle, talk to, and play with … development . Show your baby new and interesting things. For example: Show your baby things around your house, like … baby's motor and cognitive skills. Between 3 and 6 months, babies seem to like toys that they can easily handle. Around …
