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Growing fast, growing strong: children, birth to age 12.(methods of child health care)
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Family Self-Care Handbook
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September 1, 2005
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Now is the time you have the most control over your children's safety, eating habits and physical activities. Use this time to their greatest advantage by setting a good example. Here are a few tips to steer your children onto the path of wellness that hopefully will last their entire lives:
SAFETY
[check] Keep medicines, vitamins, alcohol, cleaning products and other toxic materials out of reach of children.
[check] Always use a car seat in the back seat of the car. Children under 12 should ride in the back seat. Seat belts should be worn by all passengers at all times. (Weight and age guidelines for car seat use vary by state; check local and state regulations.) ...