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• Knowing what to look for can go a long way towards helping your child feel their best.
• Earaches and ear infections are not the same and need to be treated differently.
• Healthy habits and immunizations are two of the things that help prevent earaches.

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• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is one of the leading causes of death among babies under one year of age.
• Reduce the risk of SIDS by placing babies on their back to sleep and making sure they are in a safe sleeping environment.
• Offering a pacifier, breastfeeding, immunizations, room sharing, and keeping your baby from getting too warm all reduce the risk of SIDS.

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• HPV can lead to certain types of cancer, including cervical cancer in women and penile cancer in men.
• The HPV vaccine is safe for children as young as 9 and can greatly reduce their risk of cancer.
• Most insurance plans will cover the vaccination with no patient cost.

5 Ways to Protect Your Newborn from COVID – 19 Children, despite being nearly 25% of the US population, represent only 1.7 percent of diagnosed COVID-19 cases, according to the CDC. Those children who contract coronavirus generally exhibit milder symptoms and recover quicker. In Utah, there have been very few hospitalizations of children under 15 … Continue reading “5 Ways to Protect Your Newborn from COVID – 19”

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• Having a newborn brings joy and excitement along with questions.
• Bonding, feeding, bathing, and caring for your baby are all things you may be wondering how to do.
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• Bonding is important for your baby’s cognitive and social development.
• For some bonding is instantaneous, but for others it is a gradual experience.
• Caring for your baby, spending time together, baby wearing, kangarooing, and breastfeeding are all excellent ways to bond with your baby.

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• Vomiting is usually caused by viral gastroenteritis, also known as the stomach flu.
• Dehydration is the most serious complication from vomiting, so parents should be vigilant about keeping their child hydrated.
• The stomach flu is highly contagious, so be extra careful about hand washing and disinfecting.

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• Selective eaters are likely lacking many of the vitamins and minerals needed for good health. 
• Being creative with food choices and presentation can entice your picky eater to try something new.
• With time, patience, and repeated opportunities to try new foods, picky eating may go by the wayside.

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• How you introduce a new baby will vary widely based on your older child's age.
• Including your older child in age-appropriate ways is an important—and fun—way to ensure a smoother transition.
• Be patient with your child and with yourself— and brace for some regression, acting out, and strange questions.

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• The 5 S’s can be a good tool for reducing distress in infants.
• Other options may also provide relief.
• Parental mood is important, too.