Feeding and nutrition:12 oz of solid food a day, may initiate table foods, three regular meal times with snacks, healthy eating habits, eating routine, start using cup , self-feeding, iron and vitamin D supplement, no honey, no corn syrup. 0-1yr linkj Nutrition
Sleeping, baby care and behavior: enhance eating and sleeping routine, bedtime routine, put to bed awake, teeth cleaning, soft shoes, hand washing, discipline. Safe Sleep
Learning stimulation and family interaction: talking, singing, background music, reading 2 different baby books daily, playing age appropriate toys, no TV watching and exposure. Learning Stimulation
Medical issues: cold care, fever, runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, rash, physiologic hair loss in the back of the head. Medical Info Center
Mother and family support: eating for two, time for self and with partner, feeling tired or overwhelmed? support from family and friends
Safety link
Feeding: avoid small foods such as hot dogs, nuts, popcorns, etc.
Sleeping:low crib mattress Safe Sleep
Childproof home: smoke-free, smoke detectors, avoid poisons, keep household cleaners and medicines in locked cabinet (out of reach), no guns in the home,
window safety. link
Falls and drowning: no walker, stairs with gates, watch for rolling and falling, never leave baby alone in or near a bath tab, pool safety
Burns: water temp<120 oF , outlet covers, not drink hot liquids or smoke cigarettes when holding babies, watch for iron.
Cut and straggle: no small and sharp objects or plastic bags near baby, toy safety, no necklace.
Car seat: rear-facing in the central back seat of the car link
Other: avoid direct sun exposure,
sun screen, pets
Provide constant supervision
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