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What to expect at your three-year visit
Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the three-year visit.
Children at this age should have started toilet training. If you are
having difficulty, bring your concerns t... |
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What to expect at your four-month visit
Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the four-month
visit.
Within the next month your baby will likely be ready for solid foods.
Now is the time to discuss and set up a ... |
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At
the time of the second birthday, parents are pleased with their children's
emerging skills and increasing interaction with the world around them. Most parents
have gained confidence in their parenting skills. But beware. During this age,
your 2-year... |
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Your 3-year-old can be very engaging. Social, language, and
motor skills are developing rapidly during this time. Your child will display
curiosity of the world. The question "Why?" will be asked over and
over again.
Three-year-olds gain a gr... |
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Your baby is developing and growing by leaps and bounds. This
is a particularly exciting age as your baby develops skills that will enable him
or her to explore the world. New discoveries are aided by ever-more complex mental
development and through the... |
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While breast milk is the best choice for feeding your baby, cow’s
milk-based infant formula is the next best choice, and a close nutritional
alternative that is easily available. When choosing a formula, use a brand
recommended by your baby’s doctor.
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Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby. It's also good for
your baby's health and your health too. Most hospitals support and
encourage breastfeeding, but the decision to breastfeed is up to you. This
information explains the benefits of bre... |
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Getting started
The first weeks of breastfeeding are a learning time for you and your baby.
You are learning how to care for and feed your baby, and your baby is
discovering how to breastfeed and ask for comfort.
Be patient. Over the next days and week... |
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Choosing a car seat for your newborn is one of the most important things you’ll
do before your baby arrives. By law, you will need to have a properly installed
car seat in your car before you can take your baby home. There are many brands
and types of... |
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What is a diaper rash?
Diaper rash is the most common skin problem among infants. It is generally
caused by moisture in the diaper area causing a wet environment that promotes
bacterial growth. As its name suggests, diaper rash begins in the diaper ar... |
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Feeding your newborn is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, and you
should try to enjoy every mealtime. For the first few months, you should be
feeding your baby infant formula or breast milk only, and no solids
should be given. This is the be... |
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What is kangaroo care?
Kangaroo care is a method of holding a baby and involves skin-to-skin
contact. The baby, who is naked except for a diaper and a piece of cloth
covering his or her back (either a receiving blanket or the parent's clothing),
is pla... |
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During your baby’s first year, you will make many trips to the pediatrician’s
office. Most of these visits are routine, but there may be times when your baby
needs immediate medical attention. Questions about minor problems such as a
small cough, occa... |
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Many new parents may not know what is considered "normal" newborn
behavior. Babies develop at different rates, but they still display many of the
same behaviors, so don’t be alarmed if your baby seems a little behind. It is
important to know... |
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After your baby is born, a doctor or nurse will perform a series of tests to
determine your baby’s physical condition. A routine evaluation, called the
Apgar test, is used to identify whether your baby needs urgent medical care.
After delivery, your b... |
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In what ways can objects get into a child's body?
Foreign objects can get
into a child's body through three routes:
Inhaled: through the larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe) and bronchi (main airways to the lungs)
Ingested: through the esopha... |
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What is the umbilical cord?
During pregnancy, the umbilical cord is the baby’s lifeline to the mother.
It transports nutrients to the baby and also carries away the baby’s waste
products. It is made up of 3 blood vessels – 2 arteries and one vein.
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You've had some time now to get used to the new addition to your family. Your baby should be eating every
three to four hours and growing nicely. You do not
need to worry about adding water or anything else to his or her diet of formula or breast milk. ... |
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What to expect at your 18-month visit
Topics you and your doctor may discuss at your child's 18-month
visit include:
Safety issues. Safety is a major concern. Read "toddler safety
issues" (later in this document) and discuss ... |
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What to expect at your one-month visit
Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the one-month
visit.
The umbilical cord and circumcision should be healed.
Most babies are feeding well. Breast-feeding or the correct
formu... |
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What to expect at your two-month visit
Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the two-month visit:
A 2-month-old is ready to go outside once in a while. It’s an
activity you and your baby can enjoy.
Sche... |
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What to expect at your two-week visit
Topics you and your doctor may discuss before you leave the
hospital or at your two-week visit include:
Umbilical cord and circumcision care.
Nutrition for your baby. You should establish a form... |
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What to expect at your two-year visit
Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the two-year
visit.
Your toddler might be ready for potty training. Watch for the signs
detailed below.
As your child become... |
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Your child’s development—What to expect at four years
Your 4-year-old is continuing to explore the environment and to enjoy more
social interactions. Play remains critical to social development. Your child
will like being with peers and requires less ... |
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Your child’s development
The beginning of the school-age years can be very exciting. Although
physical growth during this time is not as rapid, tremendous social development
occurs. Your child is learning to enjoy interacting with an expanding new wor... |
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What to expect at your six-month visit
Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the six-month
visit.
Your baby is probably eating solid foods, but is still not ready for
cow’s milk. Continue breastfeeding or fee... |
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What to expect at your nine-month visit
Topics you and your doctor may discuss at the nine-month
visit include:
Separation anxiety. Your baby may begin to have separation anxiety and fear of strangers.
This may cause an interrupti... |
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What to expect at your ONE-year visit
Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the one-year
visit.
Your toddler will probably begin walking soon. Make sure to take extra
precautions to protect against falls and ... |
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What to expect at your 15-month visit
Topics you and your doctor may discuss at the 15-month
visit include.
Immunizations.
Feeding concerns.
Sleeping patterns. Your child should be falling asleep more
easily and may begin t... |
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Hopefully, you've been getting enough rest so you can enjoy your baby's smiling and
laughing as he or she gets better at communicating with you. Keep playing with and talking to
him or her; your baby is catching on. Your baby can also distinguish you fr... |
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Welcome to the exciting world of a 4-month-old. By now you have probably noticed that
your infant is much more active both physically and verbally. Not only does he
or she respond to
your approaches, he or she actively participates with family members ... |
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Your 4-year-old is continuing to explore the environment and
to enjoy more social interactions. Play remains critical to social development.
Your child will like being with peers and requires less adult supervision. He or
she can distinguish between gen... |
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The beginning of the school-age years can be very exciting.
Although physical growth during this time is not as rapid, tremendous social
development occurs. Your child is learning to enjoy interacting with an
expanding new world.
Your child is becoming... |
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Congratulations. Your infant is now 6 months old and
developing into a little person. He or she is learning new motor skills and
discovering the world around him or her. Developing hand-eye coordination is a big step
for your baby, and starts with hand-... |
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This
year has certainly been full of new and exciting experiences for everyone.
By now your child's mobility, and therefore danger to
himself and herself and those around him or her is increasing by leaps and bounds. He
or she might already
be taking... |
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