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1 DENTAL DENTAL DENTAL Nutrition . Nutrition Birth-2 months Breastfeeding is best. Growing Up If bottle feeding, no bottle in bed. Wipe baby's gums gently with a soft, clean, Moms: Eat healthy and drink lots of water. Healthy wet cloth every day. Nurse often, 8-12 times in 24 hours. For breastfeeding babies, it's best to wait The more you nurse, the more milk you will until one month of age to use a pacifier. make. Do not dip pacifier in honey or anything Ask your doctor about Vitamin D for baby. sweet. Honey can make baby very sick. Pump and freeze milk for later use. Only give a clean pacifier. If it falls out- wash it. Don't blow on, lick, or put it in your If formula feeding, give formula own mouth to clean. with iron The germs that cause cavities can be spread Always hold baby close while feeding. from your mouth to your baby's. Don't share Do not prop the bottle.

2 Anything that has been in your mouth with Feed newborn about 2 ounces of formula your baby. every 2-3 hours watch for baby's cues. Feed a 1-2 month old about 2-3 ounces of Today's Date: _____. formula every 3-4 hours. It is OK if baby does not finish bottle. Name: _____. Age: _____. Length:_____ Weight: _____. Parents: Stop the spread of Next Appointment: cavity germs - take Date: _____ Time: _____. Seek help early for any feeding care of your own problems. teeth: Feed baby more as baby grows. Important phone numbers: Learn baby cues when hungry or full. Police, fire, ambulance: Call 911. - Hungry: Fusses or cries CA Poison Action Line: 1-800-222-1222. Brush in the morning and brush and floss - Full: Turns head away, closes mouth, before bedtime. or relaxes hands. Make a DENTAL appointment for yourself. Put only breast milk or formula in Ask about gum or mints with xylitol and bottle.

3 Mouth washes to prevent cavities in your mouth. WIC: 1-888-942-9675 Developed by the Nutrition , DENTAL , and Health Education Subcommittees of the California Child Health and Disability Food Stamps Supplemental Nutrition Prevention (CHDP) Program Executive Committee. Translation Assistance Program: 1-877-847-3663 funded by the California Office of Multicultural Health. Rev 07/2012. HealtH. Health Keeping Baby Healthy What Whatto Takingcare Taking care ExpEct What to Expect to Expect ofnew of a a new babybaby canyou can give give joy,you Safety Sleep Safety Safety Take baby for regular health checkups and joy, worry, worry, and and stress. stress. Always place baby on back to sleep on a firm immunizations (shots). Baby may not always grow or act like other mattress with fitted sheet. Talk to doctor before giving baby medicines babies. Get to know what makes your baby No pillows, soft bedding, or toys in crib.

4 Or home remedies. special. Tell your baby I love you. Don't overdress baby. Keep baby's hair, body, clothes, and bedding Use a crib without lead-based paint, with clean and dry. bars no more than 23/8 inches apart. Crying Keep baby away from loud noises and music Keep crib away from windows, drapes, Remember, crying is one way your baby talks to to protect hearing. cords, and blinds. you. It could mean baby: Keep baby away from tobacco smoke and products. Is hungry Bath Safety Keep baby away from crowds and sick Has a wet diaper Set water heater to less than 120 F. people. Is tired or sick Check water before putting baby in bath. Wash your hands with soap and water after Needs to be held Never leave baby alone in bath. changing diapers. Is scared. Car Safety Injury Prevention If baby is still crying: Never leave baby alone in a car. Never leave baby alone on a bed or Wrap baby in a blanket Use a rear-facing car seat in the back seat, changing table.

5 Rock baby properly buckled in; never in front of an Never leave baby alone or with a stranger or Sing or play soothing music airbag. a pet. Stroke baby's back gently Never shake, toss, or swing baby in the air. Take baby for a ride in stroller or car Safety Tips for Parents: Remove string from sweatshirt hood. Call the doctor. Be prepared, plan for emergencies Never tie pacifier around neck. Learn infant CPR. Use childproof safety latches, locks on Tips and Activities Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms cabinets. Give baby bright colored, soft toys. in hallway and near bedrooms. Keep medicines, cleaning supplies, plants Take baby outdoors. Check alarms every 6 months. out of the reach of children. Protect baby with hat or Baby can choke on small objects. Keep keys, shade to prevent sunburns or Resources for Parents: unsafe toys, plastic bags and balloons away overheating.

6 No sunscreen If you feel overwhelmed, sad or about to from baby. until 6 months. shake or harm your baby, call your doctor, Keep baby away from crowds and Under adult supervision, 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453), or a sick people. place baby on stomach to friend for help. build head control. To quit smoking, call Birth-2 months 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-662-8887). DENTAL DENTAL DENTAL Nutrition . Nutrition 3-4 months Breastfeeding is best. Growing Up IfIfbottle bottle feeding,feeding, no bottle in bed. no bottle in bed. Rock baby to sleep or give a clean pacifier at Moms: Eat healthy and drink lots of water. Healthy nap or bedtime. Nurse often, 8-12 times in 24 hours. Wipe baby's gums gently with a soft, clean, The more you nurse, the more milk you will wet cloth every day. make. Only give a clean pacifier. If it falls out- Ask your doctor about Vitamin D for baby. wash it.

7 Don't blow on, lick, or put it in Pump and freeze milk for later use. your own mouth to clean.. The germs that cause cavities can be spread If formula feeding, give formula from your mouth to your baby's. Don't share with iron anything that has been in your mouth with Always hold baby close while feeding. your baby. Do not prop the bottle. Do not dip pacifier in honey or anything Feed baby about 3-4. sweet. Honey can make baby very sick. ounces of formula every 3-5 hours watch for Today's Date: _____. baby's cues. It is OK if baby does not Name: _____. finish bottle. Age: _____. Length:_____ Weight: _____. Next Appointment: Seek help early for any feeding Date: _____ Time: _____. problems. Don't put pacifier in Feed baby more as baby grows. your own mouth to clean. Breast milk and formula are the only Important phone numbers: food baby needs Wait until six months Police, fire, ambulance: Call 911.

8 Parents: Stop the spread of cavity germs - take to feed solid foods. CA Poison Action Line: 1-800-222-1222. care of your own teeth: Learn baby cues when hungry or full. - Hungry: Fusses or cries Brush in the morning and brush and floss - Full: Turns head away, closes mouth, before bedtime. or relaxes hands. Make a DENTAL appointment for yourself. Put only breast milk or formula in bottle. Ask about gum or mints with xylitol and mouthwashes to prevent cavities in your Developed by the Nutrition , DENTAL , and Health Education WIC: 1-888-942-9675. mouth. Food Stamps Supplemental Nutrition Subcommittees of the California Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program Executive Committee. Translation Assistance Program: 1-877-847-3663 funded by the California Office of Multicultural Health. Rev 07/2012. HealtH. Health Keeping Baby Healthy What Whatto Allbabies All babies ExpEct to Expect What to Expect are different.

9 Are different. Safety Sleep Safety Safety Take baby for regular health checkups and They develop at their own rates. Baby may not Always place baby on back to sleep on a firm immunizations (shots). always grow or act exactly like other babies. mattress with fitted sheet. Talk to doctor before giving baby medicines Get to know what makes your baby special. No pillows, soft bedding, or toys in crib. or home remedies. Don't overdress baby. Keep baby's hair, body, clothes, and bedding Baby may: Use a crib without lead-based paint, with clean and dry. Lift head when on stomach bars no more than 23/8 inches apart. Keep baby away from loud noises and music Smile, laugh, coo, and babble Keep crib away from windows, drapes, to protect hearing. Sit with support cords, and blinds. Keep baby away from tobacco smoke and Play with hands products. Turn body from side to side Bath Safety Keep baby away from crowds and sick Splash in the tub Set water heater to less than 120 F.

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