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Health Publications
Child Development
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Benzocaine and Babies: Not a Good Mix |
Benzocaine and Babies: Not a Good Mix
View More Details  This fact sheet details how common teething medicine can be dangerous for babies. It also highlights alternative and safer methods for comforting teething babies. (Previous item number: 603X) Available: in print, online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Breastfeeding Resources Action Kit |
Breastfeeding Resources Action Kit
View More Details Free breastfeeding resources in honor of National Breastfeeding Month. This kit features helpful information about the benefits of breastfeeding, tips on breastfeeding, ways to support breastfeeding, and more. Order the Guide to Breastfeeding for you and the moms in your life. Available: online Language: English Cost: Free |
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Children and Asthma: The Goal Is Control |
Children and Asthma: The Goal Is Control
View More Details Details the incidence, triggers and treatment for childhood asthma. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Immunizations and Developmental Milestones for Your Child from Birth Through 6 Years Old |
Immunizations and Developmental Milestones for Your Child from Birth Through 6 Years Old
View More Details Easy to read and use immunization chart to track your child's vaccines. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Kids and Their Bones: A Parents' Guide |
Kids and Their Bones: A Parents' Guide
View More Details Taking care of your child's bones now can protect against later fractures and possible osteoporosis. Learn about the factors that may affect the health of your child's bones. Available: online Language: English Cost: Free |
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Parents' Guide to Childhood Immunizations |
Parents' Guide to Childhood Immunizations
View More Details The guide offers a quick read on childhood diseases and the vaccines that protect children from them. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep! |
Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep!
View More Details Group B streptococcal septicemia is a severe bacterial infection that affects newborn infants. If untreated it can cause neonatal sepsis, which is a leading cause of neonatal death. Find out how to protect your baby from Group B Strep. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Not Usually |
Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Not Usually
View More Details This fact sheet explains that it is better to shade your child rather than use sunscreen on them due to the greater effects on children to chemicals in sunscreen. (Previous item number: 604X) Available: in print, online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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The Surgeon General Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding |
The Surgeon General Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding
View More Details This Call to Action highlights the physical and financial benefits of breastfeeding to families and communities. It also outlines basic steps that health providers, employers, communities and families can do it support breastfeeding. Available: online Language: English Cost: Free |
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The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction |
The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction
View More Details Learn about changes in the brain that occur during the teen years, and the significance of this stage of development. Available: online, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Your Guide to Breastfeeding |
Your Guide to Breastfeeding
View More Details This easy-to-read publication provides women the how-to information and support needed to breastfeed successfully. It explains why breastfeeding is best for baby, mom, and society and how loved ones can support a mother's decision to breastfeed. Expert tips and illustrations help new moms learn how to breastfeed comfortably and how to overcome common challenges. The wisdom of real moms is shared in personal stories that reassure and encourage. Available: as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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