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Home can be a both safe and dangerous place for children as it is where most accidents happen. So, before it’s too late, do your best to make sure your child is in a safe home environment.
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Here are few tips which will keep your kid safe and out of mischief: • Dangerous objects, scissors, cosmetics, mouthwash, medicines, razors, tweezers, blades should be kept away from reach of children. Keep these in the locked cabinets.
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Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting your child against diseases. If child is immunised his/her body will help fight against the disease. Also, if your child is not immunised he/she is much more vulnerable to serious infections such as meningitis C and polio.
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Teething, the appearance of babies’ first teeth through a gum should be a normal part of physical development but sometimes, its cause of frustration for babies and parents. Baby teething usually starts between 3 and 15 months of age. Usually the first baby teeth that comes are the bottom front teeth followed by the front upper teeth.
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Thumb sucking is an innate instinct. Many children will stop sucking thumb or finger on their own by the age of one. But if they continue to suck their thumb after the age of five, parental intervention may be necessary. Pulling back baby’s thumb or finger out of mouth will not help but it will actually strengthen the thumb sucking habit.
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Massage is a good way through which you and your baby spends a bit of quality time together strengthening bonding between duo. The physical contact helps in improving circulation, digestion and over all growth. A good oil massage soothes and calms a baby, helps them to relax, relieve colic, sleep better and makes them more alert during their waking hours.
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Caring after new born baby is a task in itself and when it is a premature baby, than the task doubles. Premature babies need special care right after birth as they are delicate, fragile and very small. Not much in life can prepare your for the challenges ahead, but a few helpful tips might make the road a little smoother.
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Watching a sleeping baby is a wonderful treat to eyes. Make sure your baby is safe as many instances of cot death (sudden unexpected death) has been reported. Unfortunately, so far there is not a known cure, or even a known reason in fact, as to why some infants are affected by it while others aren't. Be sure to follow these rules to help your baby sleep safely:
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Sex in pregnancy is perfectly normal. In fact it can bring a new delight as the fear of conception is out of way. However, if you have lost a baby previously, been treated for infertility or had a miscarriage the doctor may tell you to avoid sex when your period would have been due.
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Researchers in the 1960’s found out that alcohol is teratogenic, that is, capable of causing malformations in the fetus.
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