Healthy Start, Grow Smart

Your 10-Month -Old

Healthy Start, Grow Smart

Your 10-Month -Old
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Your 10-Mon
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10 Months and Terrific...............................Questions Parents Ask ..............................Guard Against Poisons ..............................Growing Up with Plants ............................Nursing Breaks ..........................................Time To Eat ...............................................Fears and Tears .........................................Make Teeth Cleaning Fun .........................What’s It Like To Be 10 Months Old? .......Learning Through Play .............................Early Intervention and Your Baby’s DeveloGames for Skill Building ...........................Educational Toys?.......................................Security Comfort Objects—Loveys ..........Safety First—at Every Age.........................Never Shake Your Baby .............................Guidance and Discipline ...........................When You Feel Bad ...................................Information Resources for Families .........

AcknowledgmentsThis publication was an initiative of Laura Bush as the First Lady of Texasand sponsored by the Texas Department of Health. President Bush and Mrs.Bush have asked that this series of booklets be revised and distributed bythe U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Education and theU.S. Department of Health and Human Services.We would like to thank the Texas Department of Health for their cooperation and assistance in bringing this publication to families across the

United States. In addition, we recognize the contributions that Susan H.Landry, Ph.D., Craig T. Ramey, Ph.D. and many other individuals made inthe development of this magazine.
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10 Months and Terrifi

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Telling her “No, no” again and again does

develop memory. So it’s hard for her to replay with the TV. And it’s too interesting fFor safety, make sure the TV is sturdy and a high shelf or in a cabinet.Often you can tell when she is about to plcrawling toward it. Try to distract her befosomething else to play with. You know shgive her a safe substitute. Give her a “busy box.” This is a toy with kncan move. Or you can make one from a casquares and other shapes from cardboard. that spread out on the inside. Tape the box shapes on the outside. Tape a clear plastic Insert colorful pictures. Talk to your baby 

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Questions Parents AskQuestionWhen I’m watching TV, my baby plays with the controls or bangs thescreen. I tell her to stop, but she won’t. What can I do?

AnswerAt this age, babies are curious and want to tryout everything. They also have short attentionspans. They quickly lose interest in one thingand move to something else.A TV is interesting to a baby. The controls arejust the right size for tiny fingers. She canpush or turn them. The screen is a dancingdisplay of light and color. And the TV makeslots of noise. 

A TV can also be a safety hazard. Some knobs can come off. If she puts asmall one in her mouth, she might choke. Some TV sets are also top-heavy.If she bangs against the screen, the TV might topple over on her.
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Guard Against PoisonsMany home products can be poisonous. Here are a few:

★ kitchen cleaners such as oven cleaner and dishwasher detergent★ general cleaners such as ammonia, furniture polish and bleach★ toilet bowl cleaner, drain cleaner and other bathroom products★ laundry products such as bleach, spot remover and fabric softener★ turpentine, kerosene, lighter fluid and charcoal lighter★ paint remover, paint thinner, paint and varnish★ products such as gasoline and antifreeze★ bath and beauty products such as makeup, nail polish remover and

perfume

★ bug spray, roach trays, rat poison and ant poison★ prescription and over the counter medicines such as aspirin, sleeping

pills, laxatives and cough syrup

★ vitamins, iron pills and other food supplements

If your child swallows any home product, get help right away. If your childis not breathing, phone 9-1-1. Otherwise, phone the Poison Control Center.The number is 1-800-222-1222.

Safety tipsBabies are curious by nature. At this age, They may climb to get things they want. PHere are some safety tips:

★ Watch your child at all times. Stay cl★ Lock poisons in cabinets.★ Store all home products out of reach★ Make sure all medicines have safety c

children to take them off. But don’t denough time, children can pry them 

★ Don’t leave medicine on the kitchen 

all medicines out of reach. 

★ Put away your purse and those of peo

often contain medicines and other ha

★ Throw out old medicines. Check “Ex

old medicine down the toilet. Rinse o

★ Keep products in the containers they 

into a soda pop bottle, for example. Yone for the other.

★ Store harmful products away from fo★ Get rid of any harmful products you 

a half can of paint thinner than to rpickup agency. They have a special pproducts.
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Growing Up with Plants

Plants add beauty to our homes. Plants

and flowers are lovely in parks and gardens.But many plants can be dangerous. Poisonivy can cause a rash. Roses and some typesof cactus have thorns. Some plants containpoison in the leaves, seeds or flowers. Thereare too many poisonous plants to namehere. A few common ones are chinaberry,English ivy, lantana and oleander. Curious,crawling babies often want to play withplants.

Here are some plant safety tips:

★ Know the name of every plant in and around your home. Find out

which ones are poisonous.

★ If you have houseplants, put them out of reach. Store seeds and bulbs

where your child cannot get them. 

★ Remember that holiday plants can be poisonous. These include

mistletoe, holly and poinsettia.

★ Encourage your baby to smell flowers and leaves. But don’t let her

put them in her mouth.

★ Don’t eat wild plants, especially mushrooms. ★ Don’t make whistles, toys, garlands or wreaths from unknown plants.★ Learn to identify poison oak and poison ivy. Don’t touch the leaves,

stems, or roots.

What if your child gets into poison As soon as possible:

1. Take off all her clothes.2. Wash her skin well with soap and wat3. Wash the clothes and shoes with hot 

If she develops a rash, call your doctor.Ten safe plants for your homeThese 10 plants are not poisonous. But plreactions in different people. So make surthem. Teach her to pet the leaves instead.

★ African violet ★ ★ Boston fern ★ 

★ Corn plant ★ 

★ Peperomia ★ 

★ Spider plant ★ 
Nursing Breaks

It is unusual for a baby to wean entirely on his own during the first

year. But it’s not unusual for a baby to take occasional nursing breaks.This is different from weaning. Natural weaning happens over severalweeks or months. A nursing break is usually abrupt. Both you and thebaby will be unhappy when such a break happens. Try to discover whyyour baby is unhappy nursing.

★ Are you wearing a new perfume?★ Are you using a new soap?★ Are you stressed about work?★ Have you started menstruating again?★ Are you eating a new, spicy food?★ Have you started to smoke?

Some of these involve odors that canconfuse your baby. They may makeyour milk taste different andunappealing. Sometimes a sick orteething baby refuses to breastfeed.When your baby feels miserable, noteven nursing takes the hurt away.

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There are things you can do to help your Rule out a medical reason for the nursing something that your baby dislikes, try to you can’t identify the cause, try giving yoyour nursing position. Offer to nurse wheTake some deep breaths before you nursereturn to their regular routine within a feWhile your baby is on a nursing break, exto her old nursing routine. This will help breasts. It will also help maintain your mmilk from a cup until she is ready to retuwill not satisfy her need to suck. This may nursing more quickly.You can express milk with a mechanical beasiest to learn to do this from a lactation to get the name of someone who can helpyourself. Remember breast milk is the besTo learn more about breastfeeding, you mhealth department, WIC clinic, hospital, Lcan call La Leche League at 1-800-LALECwww.lalecheleague.org/.
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Time To EatProtein is now an important part of your baby’s diet. Foods like

poultry, fish, beef, pork and beans are all good sources of the protein andiron your baby needs. Make sure the meat is well cooked. Chop or shred itinto small pieces. Meats should be lean. Cut off all visible fat before servingit to your baby.

Food allergiesAs you add new foods to your baby’s diet, be on the lookout for allergicreactions. Gradually add cottage cheese, hard cheeses and yogurt to yourbaby’s diet. These protein-rich foods are OK to use once in a while but theymay cause an allergic reaction. You can also offer strained cooked eggyolk—a good source of iron. Avoid whole eggs and egg whites because theymight also cause an allergic reaction. Save whole eggs for sometime afteryour baby’s first birthday.Introduce one food at a time. Wait a few days before trying another newfood. If your baby has a reaction, stop offering the food. If there is noreaction, you can offer the same food again or try another new one. Honey alertDon’t feed honey to your baby before her first birthday. Honey can containbacteria that will make your baby sick.

Low appetiteToward the end of her first year, youmay notice that your baby is eatingless. Her growth rate may beslowing. She also has lots of newand exciting activities that distracther from meals. Don’t worry.Continue to offer healthy foods atset times. Trust your baby to eat asmuch as she needs. Remember,meal and snack times are best whenthey are pleasant and regular.Finger foods can help encourage your babbaby’s growing independence. Offer foods vegetables, ripe peeled fruit slices, small sbread and crackers.Formula feedingContinue to hold your baby on your lap wformula. Never prop the bottle or allow hWhen she wants to get down, take the bothe habit of carrying the bottle around wfrom a cup.Formula and juice contain sugar. Falling sugary liquids can cause tooth decay. This decay.” You can avoid it by not putting hebottle, give her a comforting blanket or to
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Fears and Tears

Your baby 

surroundingfamiliar—hShe also knstranger, a sGive your b“Mari, what The noise teI’m sorry it feel better.” 

Your baby may be afraid of strangers. This anxiety.” This fear begins when your baby people. This is a big step in development. about her world and the people in it.Some babies fuss, hide or cry when they ayou visit a new place, give your baby time her look around. Talk in a calm, soothing to go slowly. Let your baby make the first long. Sometimes her curiosity will overcoof your lap to explore something new.

Your fearsTry not to share your own fears with your and thunder scare you, talk about the storlightning in the sky. Count the time betwIf you know that the thunder is coming, i

Time To Eat continued...Practice makes perfectGive your baby a spoon to hold during her meals. Show her how to hold it,dip it into the food, and carry the food to her mouth. She’ll probably needlots of practice. Serve foods that stay on the spoon easily such asapplesauce, mashed potatoes and cooked cereal like oatmeal or cream ofrice. Also give her foods she can pick up with her fingers. She’s gettinggood at doing this, and it helps her develop motor control in her hands.Family mealsYour baby is getting better at feeding herself. She is also more social andenjoys being with the rest of the family. Introduce her to family meals. Give her most of her meal before the rest ofthe family is ready to eat. Then let her feed herself finger foods while thewhole family enjoys a meal together. Turn off the TV. Include her in thefamily’s conversation. Tell her about everyone’s activities. Talk about thefood. Encourage other family members to talk to the baby too. Of course, a 10-month-old will not understand all the words you say. Butshe will understand that people enjoy each other’s company. She’ll learnthat conversation is back and forth. Sometimes we listen and sometimes wetalk. And she’ll connect mealtime with being close to her loving family.
Make Teeth Cleaning Fun

At 10 months of age, babies are too young to clean their own teeth.

But you can start now to make teeth cleaning a lifelong daily habit. Yourbaby learns most from watching you. Set a good example by brushing yourown teeth after every meal. Let your baby see you doing it. Then cleanyour baby’s teeth by using a wet, clean, soft washcloth to remove germs.Do this after every meal. Save toothpaste until your baby is older. Make teeth cleaning fun. Make a puppet from an old, clean white sock.Draw eyes and mouth on the bottom near the toe. Pull the sock over yourhand. Pretend to clean the puppet’s teeth. Let your baby try. Or use astuffed animal.Sing a song while cleaning. Make up your own words. Or sing these wordsto the tune of “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush.”

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This is the way we clean our teeth, clean othe way we clean our teeth so early in the clean our teeth before we go to bed.)Use teeth cleaning for learning. Point to y“Where are your teeth?” Talk about cleanintongue, top, bottom, back, front. Your babwhen she starts cleaning her own teeth.Make teeth cleaning a pleasant experiencetry it on her own. White spots on your baby’s teeth could be spots, call your dentist. 
Learning Through Pla

Your baby is unique. No one else is exactly lShe has specific likes and dislikes. She has a Your baby does share some traits with othbabies will benefit from the following suggTalk to your baby. You can tell that sh

words and expressions. Encourage her to 

Keep your baby interested. Doing the 

important to building some skills. But donsongs. Tell new stories. Look at new pictu

Show your baby that you are proud 

does something new. Say, for example, “NWhat a big girl!”

Read to your baby. Let her sit on your at its pictures. Make reading a part of youdaughter will be reading to you!Keep your baby safe. Make sure she w

the things in her home.

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What’s It Like To Be 10 Months Old?

★ I don’t like being away from you.★ I crawl upstairs and downstairs but always need your help to do 

it safely.

★ I pull myself up to stand if there is sturdy furniture to hold on to.★ I sit down from a standing position with balance and self-control.★ I point to parts of my body when you ask me where they are.★ I say “no” and shake my head from side to side.★ I know when you are happy or unhappy with what I do.★ I like to imitate people, gestures and sounds.★ I practice saying words. Sometimes you can understand what I’m

saying. 

★ I have favorite toys that give me comfort when I’m upset.★ I’m afraid of some loud noises, like thunder and the vacuum cleaner.★ I like to do things by myself but need you to stay close to me in case 

I need help.

★ I have some teeth and need help cleaning them.★ I fuss when I’m tired. Sometimes it’s hard for me to fall asleep.★ I rely on you to understand what my different cries and sounds mean.★ I like trying new foods that I can feed myself.
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Early Intervention and Your Baby’s Developing Skills

Children learn skills as they grow. These

skills happen by certain ages. A child learnsskills at her own pace. You can see how yourbaby is doing. Watch when she starts to crawl,walk, talk and feed herself.

If you are concerned that your baby is learningskills too slowly, talk to your doctor. You can alsocall 1-800-695-0285 to get information. The call isfree. When you call, you will be told how to contactthe early intervention program in your state.Staff of your state’s early intervention programcan assist you in finding help in your state.

What is an early intervention program?An early intervention program helps children from birth to age three. Earlyintervention staff can help your baby learn to roll over, sit up, crawl andgrasp toys.They also help children who are having problems seeing, hearing andtalking. How does an early intervention program help?It can help your child with needed services and also help you join a supportgroup. Your family and early intervention staff can work together to plan services.These services teach basic skills and can be done in your home or duringchild care. 

Games for Skill BuildiHave fun helping your baby develop these Physical skills: Your baby loves to imit

crawl with your baby. Play “Follow the Leand let her copy your emotions. For examwooden spoon. Give the spoon to your bab

Emotional skills: Help your baby feel p

all through the day. Tell her she is growinkind. For example, Alma crawls toward thring. Say, “Wow, you know that the phone 

Intellectual skills: Help your baby lea

three empty boxes. Talk about the biggestand shortest box.

Social skills: Show your baby how to tou

hair, for example, say in a calm voice, “Ththis and pat Mommy’s hair gently.” While baby’s hand open. Hold it while you slowly 

Language skills: Play lots of echo gam

or ba, ba, ba. Encourage your baby to repesounds, echo her. This will get her ready f
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Check tiny toys for safe size: Use the 

paper roll to judge the safety of a toy. If thtoo small for your baby to play with safely

Smelling fragrances: Gather a variety 

like soap, mint, candles or creams. Put a syour finger. Hold it to your baby’s nose ansoap. We take a bath with it. Do you like i

Feeling the outdoors: Take your baby 

on the grass. Stay close and keep your armgrass. Talk to her about how it feels—weta sand pile, sidewalk or park bench. Againwords like warm, cold, rough, smooth, bu

Looking at animals: Tear out several 

magazines. Look at the pictures with your the baby about the animal. Make a noise texample, show a picture of a sheep. Say, “wool all over its body. A sheep says ‘Baaah

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Educational Toys?

Sometimes parents feel that

they need to buy expensiveeducational toys for their babies.Don’t be fooled by fancy words andpackages. Almost anything yourbaby can play with safely issomething she can learn from. 

Your baby learns through her senses—her eyes, nose, mouth, fingers andears. Try to provide hand-made toys that stimulate all of her senses. Thetoys below take only a few minutes to make, and they are free! Throw themaway when your baby outgrows them or they become ragged. Keep yourbaby safe.

Noisemakers: Gather a few things that make noise. You might choose a

rattle, an unopened box of rice, a large whistle and an alarm clock. As yousit with your baby, shake the rattle. Talk about the sound. Compare it to thesound rice makes when you shake the box. Gently blow the whistle. Then turn the alarm clock on and off. Talk about the different sounds. 
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Use these tips

★ Encourage your baby to choose a lov

whenever she is upset or needs comf

★ Develop a bedtime ritual. Remember 

say “Let’s get Binkey. It’s time for be

★ Don’t hide or deny the use of a lovey

punishment.

★ Show your baby where to keep the lo

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Security Comfort Objects—Loveys

It can be a blanket, a stuffed toy or a

silky rag. In any form, it offers your babycomfort and security. It is a substitute you—faithful, loving and accepting.Security comfort objects are sometimescalled loveys, blankeys or other made-upnames. Usually babies between nine and 12months choose their loveys. Once chosen,the lovey may be a part of the family foryears to come.

Loveys are not a sign of weakness. Instead, they help your baby learn aboutbeing apart from you. With a lovey, your baby can control her own comfort.It can help her find comfort anywhere, even if you aren’t there. It will helpher go to sleep when she’s tired. It will reassure her when she’s away fromyou. It will comfort her when she’s scared or upset. It will help herremember the security of home when she’s in a strange place.Think of a lovey as a symbol for you. It allows your baby to think, “Ican’t have my mommy or daddy right now. I have this instead. Itreminds me of my mommy and daddy. It helps me remember that theylove and care for me.”
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Never Shake Your BabySometimes when a baby cries, a pare

parent may think that shaking is not as baparents handle a baby too roughly in play. Never shake a baby. Babies have large headtissue is very fragile. Sudden motion can dshakes a baby in anger, the force may be fithe child had fallen.The damage can kill or disable a child. Shdeaf. They can develop cerebral palsy or sesevere learning or behavior problems. Avoid rough play, even though your baby srough or sudden movement.

★ Don’t jog or jump with your baby on ★ Don’t throw your baby into the air. ★ Don’t spin your baby around.★ Don’t swing your baby around by a l

Explain this danger to everyone who cares neighbors, grandparents and others need tIf you get angry at your baby, stop what yosafe place. Take 10 deep breaths. Call a frieWhen you feel calm again, go back to your Gently stroke your baby’s back. Pick up yorocking chair.

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Safety First—at Every AgeAlways remember

★ Buckle your baby into a car

safety seat before you start thecar. Keep the seat facingbackward until your baby is oneyear old and weighs at least 20pounds. The back seat is thesafest place for babies andchildren. 

★ Stay with your baby when she is playing near or in water. Never leave

your baby alone in a bath or a pool. Babies can drown in just a fewinches of water.

★ Never, ever shake your baby.★ Keep your baby away from things that could burn her. Don’t eat,

drink, smoke or carry anything hot while holding her.

★ Put your baby to sleep on her back unless your doctor has told you to

do otherwise. Insist that others who care for your baby do the same. 

★ Serve healthy foods. Avoid sweetened, salty or fatty ones. ★ Lock up guns, alcohol, drugs and chemicals such as cleaning

solutions. These can kill your baby.

★ Put away knives, matches and other items that can hurt your baby. Put

them in a place your exploring baby can’t reach or open. 
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Her memory is short, too. This lets you diup your baby and show her a new toy. You about the mess she could have made. Sayless effective.Pulling on an electrical cord is a real danThen distract her. Also think of ways to hwith it. It’s never OK to play with electricYou can help your baby remember and folrespond quickly. And always respond constime. For example, say “No, that is dangerExpect your baby to explore. But she haremember your directions easily. Responbehavior. However, it’s important not to She needs your help to learn about whaway all the time.

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Guidance and Discipline

Your baby has a need to explore. It’s how

she learns about her world and the things init. Sometimes though, this need can get herinto trouble. She wants to touch, taste andhold everything—even dangerous or delicatethings. You have to set limits for your baby.You want her to explore. But you can’t let herhurt herself or damage things in your home.

For example, your baby has watched you pot a new plant. You’ve talked withher about the delicate leaves and the dark soil. She watched as you wateredthe plant and put it on a shelf by the window. But now your baby wants toexplore it. She crawls to the shelf and pulls herself up. She is ready totopple the plant. What do you do?One thing you can do is move the plant. Put it in a place where your babycan see it but not pull it over. This is childproofing. Your baby is moremobile than ever. Move delicate and dangerous things out of the way ofyour exploring baby.Another thing to do is distract your baby. She has a short attention span.
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When You Feel BadAll parents have days when they feel

bad. Lots of things can go wrong. Your babymay be sick. You may feel tired after schoolor work. You may wish you weren’t tieddown to a baby. You may feel scared aboutpaying your bills.Everybody feels bad sometimes. Learning tocope with these feelings is part of living ahealthy life. If you feel so bad that you might hurt your baby, stop what you’re doing.Put your baby in a safe place. Leave the room for a few minutes. Take 10deep breaths. Then take 10 more. If you feel like hurting your baby, call Parents Anonymous at 1-800-554-2323. This group is made up of parents just like you. They willlisten. They can help you find ways to cope with your feelings. They canhelp keep you from hurting your baby.Sometimes moms and dads take out their feelings on each other. It oftenstarts with hurtful words. Over time it may grow into hurtful actions like hitting. Hitting just makes things worse. Yelling and fighting scaresyour baby.Learn to talk things out. Say, “Let’s change the way we argue. Let’s talkinstead of hit.” Avoid blaming your partner when something goes wrong. Ifyou think you might yell or hit, leave the room for a few minutes. Comeback when you have settled down. 

Some men take advantage of their biggeThe man may force the woman to keep itake away the baby. The woman may feemay feel too scared to tell anyone. If thi1-800-799-SAFE (7233). This is the NatiThey will listen. They will help you makyou figure out what to do.If you’re afraid your partner will hurt you No one deserves to be hurt. You need to fAbuse hotlines If you know about a child who is being abYour name will be kept confidential. The Child abuse hotline 1-800-422-4453If you know a woman who is being abused call the domestic violence hotline. She mwishes. She will learn how to get help. Domestic violence hotline 1-800-799-SAF
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Information Resources for FamiliesFamilies who are enrolled in the WIC program (Special SupplementalNutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) can get informationon breastfeeding, formula feeding and nutrition at their local WIC office.Families eligible for WIC receive nutrition counseling and supplementalfoods such as baby formula, milk and cereal. To find the WIC office nearestyou, call your state health department or visit the WIC Web site atwww.fns.usda.gov/wic/. Many public libraries offer free access to theInternet and provide help for first-time users.For information about early childhood education initiatives, you maycontact the U.S. Department of Education at 1-800-USA-LEARN or visit theWeb site at www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/teachingouryoungest/.To learn about child care options, you may contact the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services, Child Care Aware by phone at 1-800-424-2246or visit their Web site at www.childcareaware.org/.For more information and resources on postpartum depression, breastfeedingand many other women’s health issues call The National Women’s HealthInformation Center (NWHIC) at 1-800-994-9662 (1-800-994-WOMAN). Youcan visit their Web site at www.4woman.org/.

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To learn more about breastfeeding, you m1-800-LALECHE or visit their Web site at To learn more about free or low-cost healtcall the U.S. Department of Health and Huprogram at 1-877-KIDSNOW. You can also www.insurekidsnow.gov/. The American Association of Poison Contrcontrol hotline, 1-800-222-1222, should bnumbers. To learn more, you can visit the www.aapcc.org/.Families who cannot afford a car safety seHighway Traffic Safety Administration. Thresources that help low-income families pYou may call them at 1-800-424-9393 or vwww.nhtsa.dot.gov/.To learn more about safety, you can call thCommission at 1-800-638-2772 or you can www.cpsc.gov/.For information on disabilities and disabilcan call the National Information Center Disabilities (NICHCY) at 1-800-695-0285 owww.nichcy.org/.For information about programs that teacAmerica’s Literacy Directory at 1-800-228www.literacydirectory.org/.
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