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  • Infant care (13)
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  • Oral Health
  • Physical Health
  • Pregnancy
  • School Readiness

Tag

  • Infant care (13)
  • Oral Hygiene (8)
  • Health examinations (1)
  • Social and Emotional Development (1)
  • Oral Injuries (1)
  • Dental Visits (1)
  • Sleep (1)
  • Home safety (1)
  • Safe environments (1)

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  • Families (6)
  • Teachers and Caregivers (5)
  • Technical Assistance Providers (1)

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  • Article (6)
  • Publication (6)
  • Podcast (1)

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  • Infants and Toddlers (3)

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  • Brush Up on Oral Health (BUOH) (5)
  • Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles (5)
  • Research on the GO Podcasts (1)
Infant care

Child Development in the First Year of Life: How Infants Think and Feel

In this podcast, explore the world through a baby's eyes. Learn about the amazing growth and development that happens in a child's first year of life.

Helping Children Stop Using a Pacifier

Long term use of pacifiers can affect your child’s bite and the growth of the jaws and bones that support their teeth. If your child shows no interest in giving up their pacifier by 18 months, they may need help to stop.

Visiting the Dentist by Age 1

A dental visit by age 1 is key for building a lifetime of good oral health. Tooth decay can be prevented or managed with early dental visits and with good oral hygiene.

Infant Oral Health

Explore information and strategies on improving and maintaining the oral health of infants. Head Start staff can use these tip sheets in the classroom and to share with parents

Promoting Oral Health for Babies

Taking care of babies’ oral health is important. Care should start before the baby’s first tooth. Learn what to do to help promote good oral health for babies.

Using Pacifiers Safely

Find out how some oral habits may be harmful to children’s teeth and mouths. Explore tips staff can share with parents about using a pacifier safely and weaning their child from a pacifier.

Easing Baby’s Teething Pain

Teething happens when a baby’s primary teeth push through the gums into the baby’s mouth. Learn about teething and tips to comfort a baby who has teething pain.

Understanding Why Primary Teeth Are Important

Primary teeth are key to a child’s growth and development. Head Start staff play a vital role in helping parents understand the importance of primary teeth to good oral health and overall health and well-being.

Developmental Milestone Expectations in Early Head Start

These handouts help families learn more about milestone development and what to expect in a Head Start Program for each age group. They also include information about forming partnerships with their physicians.

The Newborn Visit: Information for Early Head Start Staff

Use this tip sheet to understand the purpose, timing, and goals of the newborn visit. Early Head Start staff will also find strategies for making the most of the visit.

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