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Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness

… instructions on the label . If you give medicine to your baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. … on flavoured ice pops, such as Popsicles. Let your baby breastfeed more often or give your baby extra bottles. … on flavoured ice pops, such as Popsicles. Let your baby breastfeed more often or give your baby extra bottles. …

Rubella

… rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including … (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before … as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before …

Getting Enough Iron

… 8 mg. 18 mg. Pregnant Ages 19 to 50 27 mg. Lactating (breastfeeding) Ages 19 to 50 9 mg. Adolescents Ages 9 to 13 … body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices …

Using soothers and stopping when its time

… wants something or is hungry, bored or tired. A soother should never replace cuddling, comforting or breastfeeding. Soother use can contribute to ear infections. …

Dehydration

… that the tool asks the right questions for you. Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting … baby from getting dehydrated. Give your baby more fluids. Breastfeed your baby more often. Offer each breast to your … baby from getting dehydrated. Give your baby more fluids. Breastfeed your baby more often. Offer each breast to your …

Colic Harmful Treatments

… dangerous substances or methods as treatment for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments … dangerous. Methods not proven effective include: Stopping breastfeeding. Sometimes people believe that the mother may …

Sleep Problems

… . Snoring . Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep . Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a … Pregnancy Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Sleep, Rest, and Breastfeeding Sleeping Better Snoring Snoring and …

Vegetarian Diets

… need a vitamin D supplement. When your baby is no longer breastfeeding or taking formula, your doctor may recommend a … or skim milk. (Children younger than 9 months of age should not drink cow's milk.) footnote 3 , footnote 1 If you …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… who gets fifth disease can pass it to their developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth … child has been exposed to someone with fifth disease, you should watch for cold-like symptoms over the next 4 to 20 …

Diarrhea Age 11 and Younger

… in diet A child may get diarrhea from a diet change. A baby's or child's digestive tract may not tolerate large … a dry mouth and dry eyes (fewer tears than usual). If you breastfeed, nurse your baby more often. Offer each breast … isn't a symptom of an infectious illness, your baby should not attend daycare. Be careful with medicines. Don't …