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… In most cases the safest way for a healthy premature baby to travel is by car seat. But some premature infants cannot sit in a car seat … with their breathing and oxygen supply. Some premature infants may need a special bed for …
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… Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally … A baby born early is called preterm (or premature). Preterm babies are sometimes … a vein or a tube in their nose. Sick and very premature infants may need other treatments. …
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… Overview Some premature babies can't be fed by mouth right … of the two directly into the stomach. Some premature babies are given intravenous (IV) … Oral feedings can begin when your premature baby is mature enough to feed from a …
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… 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant is born this early, … likely will face some hard decisions. Your premature infant has a much greater chance … how far to continue treatment. Having a premature baby may be stressful and scary. To …
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… old, they are ready to have solid food. Your baby will begin to show interest in solid foods and your family’s eating behaviour. Chestfeeding … considering using formula, discuss with your health care provider before adding formula to …
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… 46 What is sleep related infant death? There are two kinds of sleep related infant death. The first is … a parent, child, or pet rolling onto the baby during sleep. What causes SIDS? The cause of …
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… related infant death. This includes alcohol, cannabis (marijuana), crack, cocaine, heroin, … related infant death. This includes alcohol, cannabis (marijuana), crack, cocaine, heroin, …
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… Bonding With Your Baby Bonding With Your Newborn Bottle-Feeding Bottle-Feeding: … Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Child Abuse and Neglect Child … Enterocolitis Nephrotic Syndrome Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions NICU: Communicating …
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… Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their … years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a number of reasons. If … my baby? Cuddle or hold your baby close. Make feeding a special time. Smile, talk, sing to …
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… 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula For healthy full-term infants, powdered infant … formula with you. For more information HealthLinkBC File #69a Feeding your baby … about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or …