CARING
FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 5 -- Comprehensive child care/parenting
book published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Includes a complete
health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and
other disabilities; information on breastfeeding techniques and benefits;
an immunization schedule; nutritional guidelines and tips on feeding, as well
as sample menus for each stage of development; and information on common infectious
diseases, chronic conditions and diseases; developmental disabilities, commonly
used medications, musculoskeletal problems, and skin problems.
(Spanish)
PREPARING
FOR ILLNESS: A JOINT RESPONSIBILITY FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
-- This booklet makes clear the important role shared by parents and child
care providers in keeping children healthy. Of special interest to directors,
family child care providers, and parents is the detailed information on signs,
symptoms, and causes of specific conditions of illness, including when to
seek medical advice and guidelines for determining exclusion of an ill child
from attending.
THE ABCs OF SAFE AND HEALTHY
CHILD CARE: AN ON-LINE HANDBOOK FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS -- A comprehensive
guide for child care providers published by the Department of Health and Human
Services, U.S. Public Health Service, and the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. Includes information on establishing policies that promote
health and safety, following protective practices to reduce the risk of disease
or injury, maintaining a safe and healthy facility, and fact sheets on childhood
diseases and conditions.
NATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: GUIDELINES FOR OUT-OF-HOME CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
-- Chapters on staffing; activities for healthy development; health protection
& health promotion; nutrition and food service; facilities, supplies, equipment,
& transportation; infectious diseases; children with special needs; administration;
and recommendations for licensing & community action.
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GOING FOR A CHECKUP:
A PARENT'S GUIDE TO CHILDHOOD HEALTH CARE -- This article includes the
following information: choosing a provider, managed care, preparing your child
for health checkups, do's and don'ts for health checkups, what to expect during
exams and screenings, immunizations, and a typical exam and screening guide
for ages 1 month to 5 years.
LEARNING
ABOUT PARENTING: A CHILD'S HEALTH -- Contents include the following: When
to Call the Doctor?, Immunizations, Temperature, Teething, and How to Use
a Bulb Suction
PARENT'S GUIDE TO CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION -- A booklet introducing parents
to 12 childhood diseases and the vaccines that can protect children from them.
Includes an immunization schedule, vaccination checklist, and information
on vaccine safety.
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NUTRITION FOR
THE PRESCHOOL CHILD -- This fact sheet includes the following information:
Development of the Preschool Child, Nutritional Needs of Preschoolers, How
Do I Know if My Child is Growing Properly?, Family Meal with the Preschooler,
Food Jags and New Foods, and Snacks. Also includes a feeding guide table.
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PEARLY WHITES!
DENTAL HEALTH FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS -- Includes the
information on the following: eruption of teeth, first teeth and chewing,
caring for your baby's teeth, first teeth and breastfeeding, baby bottle tooth
decay, understanding tooth decay, caring for your toddler's teeth, the first
visit to the dentist, caring for your preschooler's teeth, when can preschoolers
begin brushing their own teeth, going to the dentist, what about fluoride,
cavities and first fillings, accidents and teeth, choosing a healthy diet
for healthy teeth, and prevent choking.
TAKING CARE OF TEETH
-- Information on tooth development, baby bottle tooth decay, tooth brushing,
thumb sucking, healthy eating habits, etc.
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CHILDREN AND
LEAD POISONING -- This article contains information on how children are
exposed to lead, the risks/consequences of lead poisoning, and ways to prevent
it.
WHAT YOU SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT LEAD POISONING -- This article contains the following information:
Why Worry About Lead Poisoning, Symptoms, Sources, Testing, Prevention.
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LOW-COST OR FREE HEALTH
INSURANCE FOR KIDS IS HERE -- Information on the Children's Health Insurance
Program (CHIP).
